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Working with a STATIM autoclave

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Brian introduced these STATIM autoclaves to our industry in the 1990′s, and hundreds of professionals have come to work with them over the years. Statim autoclaves have fully validated fast sterilization cycles, which makes them ideal for sterilizing jewelry and all the items as needed for each piercing as well as the routine wrapped items every studio needs. In this class we will explore how they should be handled in our daily routine. Continue reading →


The Anodizer your studio needs! The power to create scintillating colors, run larger baths and precise control. It is the right power supply for both one of a kind and production anodizing of body jewelry. Full digital voltage and amperage meters. 0 to 120 Volts. Extremely fine controls for more color options, and more precision. Anodizing titanium parts such as jewelry before sterilization and wear renders the surface smoother and passive. The anodization process removes microscopic particulate matter that would otherwise be missed by acid or alkaline cleaning, solvents, steam and ultrasonic methods. [*Reference - ASTM F-86 standard method for surface finish and passivation] This anodizer include two sets of color coded leads, one pair of rubber gloves, one stainless steel cathode and full instructions and support. In addition, Brian Skellie's body art specific instruction, tips and tricks gathered over two decades of experience to color and passivate titanium and niobium body jewelry with safe and artistic effects. Come to a presentation, or contact Brian for more information

Anodizing Titanium Body Jewelry

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The opportunity to explain and demonstrate anodizing titanium body jewlery to my colleagues in person is always a pleasure. For those of you who are interested, here are some of the basics. There are many other techniques, tips and tricks that I’ll be glad to help with if you have questions. Continue reading →


Ti: what can slip by undetected

Nonconforming Imported Titanium

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This is a follow up to the presentation the FDA made to my ASTM International committee on nonconforming imported titanium. It should have met ASTM F136 for surgical implants, however the Quality Systems at the mill that melted it were inadequate. More information from the FDA and a bit of legal analysis. Continue reading →


A few piercings as a guest in MA

Selected freehand piercings

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Here is a look at a few recent piercings I performed during an exhibition for colleagues in New England. I really enjoy sharing ideas and techniques as a guest of my peers. My goal is an atraumatic aseptic technique: Primum non nocere Continue reading →


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Learn about sea salt

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Learn about Unrefined Sea Salt with www.brnskll.com

Have you ever visited a salt evaporation pond? It was enough to dissuade me from any desire to put unrefined sea salt in an open wound. Continue reading →


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