Join me at the APP 23rd Annual Conference!
Join the Association and hundreds of piercers as we come together to celebrate the 23rd Annual Conference and Exposition! Our classrooms will …
Sean Xeon McManus interview
Another fine interview in a series of fellow Body Artists, this time with Sean “Xeon” McManus who worked with me at Piercing Experience, and a contest to win a copy of his Film, “The Marionette”!
Christina Blossey interviewed by Ryan Ouellette
My guest this week on the Piercing Wizard Podcast is Christina Blossey of Piercing Experience in Atlanta. We talk about how she got into the industry and her growth from apprentice under last week’s guest (Brian Skellie) to studio owner.
Brian Skellie interviewed by Ryan Ouellette
An opportunity to share ideas with my colleagues hosted by Ryan Ouellette from Precision Body Arts. Check out his podcast for interesting discussions …
#Propiercersleague 2017
Brian Skellie comes to Brasil for 5th International Tattoo Convention of Joinville #propiercersleague
Avoid Long Delays in Instrument Decontamination, Reprocessing
Leaving instruments unprocessed for any period of time can lead to the development of biofilm. The recommendation is to begin the cleaning process as soon as possible. As a matter of fact, a number of manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFUs) are now specifying the time frame that cleaning should be implemented. This ranges from “immediately after use” to “within 10, 20 or 30 minutes;” it varies with the device/instrument manufacturer. The manufacturer’s IFUs should always be followed.
2016 BMXnet event interview on needles, steel and wound care
Here is a 22 minute interview that I did at BMXnet this year for Russian colleagues. (In English with Russian subtitles) The …
seminars | UKAPP
See you there to share! I’ll be here just before BMXnet to help my colleagues further their organizational momentum!! It gives us …
APP: The Point #73
As President of the Association of Professional Piercers, I have a regular editorial column in The Point magazine. Issue 73 editorial Please enjoy …
General Statim questions and answers for Body Artists
Glad you could visit my site, and I’ll be pleased to talk with you and address your questions in detail. As an authorized SciCan dealer for …
Interview by Sean Dowdell for InkSpired magazine
Piercing InkSpired (PDF Download) Sean Dowdell of InkSpired Magazine interviews APP President Brian Skellie Let me know what you think!
President’s Corner The Point 69
As President of the Association of Professional Piercers, I have a regular editorial column in The Point magazine. Issue 69 editorial Some of …
“Didn’t Wash Hands” Alarm
Our friends at the CDC created a helpful website about hand washing, which is worth the time to read through. I particularly …
What is Aseptic Non Touch Technique ANTT?
Aseptic No Touch Technique may be used in conjunction with sterile gloves as an alternative to full surgical asepsis for body piercing procedures. I demonstrated …
Somatic Piercing
Nick completed his Masters degree at the Ohio State University in Somatic and Cultural Studies in 2002. His final project, “Somatic Piercing: The Art and Ritual of Body Piercing” portrays his experiences in body rituals as well as illuminates other piercers’ views on the matter.
The Knowledge | HOW TO REBUILD OUR WORLD FROM SCRATCH
The Knowledge | HOW TO REBUILD OUR WORLD FROM SCRATCH.
No Holes Barred: A PIERCEE’S POINT OF VIEW Article
You are a pierced woman, he said, looking into my eyes and smiling.
I lifted my head so that I could take a peek: Brian Skellie, my piercer, had successfully stabbed me with a needle so I could wear a silver ring with a hematite stone on my navel.
Sacred cows in infection control
SSI Prevention: Evidence-Based Practices Replace Lingering “Sacred Cows’ in the OR
This report explores the prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs) within the context of evidence-based practices replacing “sacred cows” in the operating room. It focuses on the critical practice of preoperative hair removal.
When Thomas Paine noted in 1776 that, “A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right,” he could not have imagined that he was describing a current tug-of-war that still exists in some operating rooms today.
Stylets and needle safety
A simple and effective way of avoiding sharps injury without a cork or tube.
APP Conference soon!
CONFERENCE IS ALMOST UPON US! THE CONFERENCE ADVANCED (ONLINE) REGISTRATION WILL SHUT DOWN AT MIDNIGHT ON MAY 17TH, PST ANY CHANGES TO YOUR REGISTRATION SHOULD …
Semmelweis
Perhaps if he was more diplomatic and better demonstrated his hypothesis he would have had a better response from his colleagues
Brasil 2nd Congress
Brian Skellie at the 2ND Educational Congress for Professional Body Piercers in Brasil
Wiping the Surface Clean
“To wipe the slate clean is to forget all past problems or mistakes and start something again. That is what wiping a surface is all about – to get rid of the past and start anew.” S.M.Kovach
Open Workshop SE
Brian Skellie shared piercing techniques at the Open Workshop in Stockholm SE November 9-11, 2012
JHU Infection Prevention Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities with Limited Resources
Links: Some educational infection prevention materials for body artists