Sterile Lubricant for Piercing
APIC article and related article on intrinsic/extrinsic contamination: Infection identified from nonsterile lubricant for percutaneous procedures was (intrinsic contamination). Use of sterile products strongly recommended in contact with a piercing / puncture site.
LA FR.A.P.P.E.r’s Delight
The French Association Professional Piercers Education (La Fr.A.P.P.E.) gives back to their community with an annual educational conference again in 2026. It’s sold out and will be featuring quite a few new speakers this year. I’ll be there!
NEHA Body Art Webinar: Materials & Standards for Initial Body Jewelry
Learn why standards matter, what to look for when evaluating jewelry, and how to support safe body art practices in your jurisdiction. Whether you’re a regulator, inspector, or body art professional, this session will give you the practical knowledge you need to make informed decisions about materials for initial body jewelry.
Needles etcetera
Piercing Needles and Cannula (Catheters, Introcan, etc):
Like with internal and external there are good piercings needles and bad, good cannula and bad.
This discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages.
Core Essentials Vol 4 – Available Now!
APP Core Essentials announcement for my course on initial jewelry materials and more!
See you at the APP 2025 Conference and Expo
Dear colleagues, The Association, its Board of Directors, and Administrators are delighted to welcome you back to our annual in-person event, open to all piercing industry professionals, members and non-members alike! Our Conference includes: OUR CONFERENCE INFORMATION WEBSITE IS NOW AVAILABLE! HOTEL INFORMATION Just a heads-up about booking your rooms at Planet Hollywood for the … Read more
Accepted Nomination for APP Board of Directors
I have accepted the nomination for this upcoming APP Board of Directors election.
It will be my privilege to bring my experience and vision to work together for our community.
Seminars | UKAPP 2024
The UKAPP annual conference for professional body piercers will be held from September 15-17, 2024, at Albert Hall, Nottingham. The event includes seminars by Brian W Skellie on advanced anodization, needle bevel control, and aseptic piercing techniques. Tickets are now available, with limited availability.
Brian W Skellie returns to BMXnet 2024 as a speaker
I will be speaking and holding workshops at the 18th annual BMXnet event. It’s an extraordinary opportunity to share ideas and techniques with our peers for professional growth.
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