I am delighted to be speaking and holding workshops at the 17th annual BMXnet event on the 7th to 10th of September 2023. It is a special opportunity to share ideas and techniques with our peers for professional growth. I’m looking forward to the enriching experience with all of you who can participate again!
Updated & New Classes
for BMXnet 2023
Needle Control + Workshop – Thu. 11am-12:30pm on Stage
“Needle control” refers to the precise manipulation and handling of piercing needles during the piercing process. This class focuses on teaching participants how to confidently control the needle’s movement for accurate and controlled piercings, minimizing discomfort for the client. The “workshop” aspect implies that attendees will have the opportunity to engage in practical exercises to improve their needle control skills, potentially using simulators or safe training materials.
Needle Bending & Modification – Thu. 7pm-8:30pm
This class will be centered around modifying piercing needles to suit specific piercing situations. Needle bending and modification involves altering the angle or shape or the needle tip to accommodate different piercing placements, anatomies, or jewelry styles. This skill can be especially valuable for piercers who encounter unique client needs or want to offer more specialized piercing services.
by: Brian Skellie & Rubén Triguero
Needle Blanks Tips & Tricks Fri. 9am-10:30am
What is a needle blank? The use of needle blanks in disposable piercing technique, how to make tools with them.
Needle blanks are an essential component in the field of body piercing. They are clean, deburred and precisely sized needle tubing without a sharp point, typically made from high-quality stainless steel. These blanks serve as the foundation for creating various types of piercing needles. They play a crucial role in a single use/disposable piercing technique.
The single use/disposable piercing technique has gained popularity due to its emphasis on hygiene and reducing the risk of cross-contamination. In this technique, piercers use sterilized single-use needles and tools, eliminating the need for reprocessing. The needle blanks can come into play in this process, as they allow piercers to customize and create piercing devices to suit different types of piercings, ensuring a more comfortable and accurate piercing experience for the client.
by: Brian Skellie & Rubén Triguero
Open Piercing Workshop – Fri. 4pm-8:30pm
This is an open piercing workshop – if enough attendees want to get pierced, we will have a lot to talk about, demonstrate etc. … so get ready for some hands-on action!
by: Brian Skellie & more
Understanding Materials – Sat. 11am-12:30pm
This class delves into the various materials used in body jewelry, their properties, and their compatibility with different types of piercings and skin sensitivities. Topics will include specifications for metals, polymers, glass, and other materials commonly used in body jewelry, discussing factors like biocompatibility qualities, durability and why standards matter. Includes details about the APP Body Jewelry Verification Program: Phases 1 and 2.
Anodizing is Awesome! #anodizingisawesome – Sat. 4pm-5:30pm
Anodizing Class + Scientastic Demonstration!
Brian Skellie makes it easy for you to anodize your titanium and niobium body jewelry with detailed information and rationale, accompanied by live demonstration and step by step instructions. How can this surface finish process make a difference in your client’s healing results? How can you re-anodize for client jewelry if the color has worn off? These questions and more answered in this class.
Topics covered:
- How and why to include anodization into your workflow for a cleaner and less reactive surface finish
- How to offer instant coloration / re-colorization for customers
Anodization Advanced – Sun. 9am-10:30am
Hands-On live anodizing
Anodizing Class + Scientastic Demonstration!
Advanced class is extra paid (50 EUR)
Introducing The New Generation of Statim, The Statim G4 Series
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Canonsburg, PA – SciCan has set the benchmark for sterilization and instrument reprocessing technology.
For more than 20 years SciCan has been developing and manufacturing highly innovative infection control products that address the need for versatility, flexibility, and efficiency in today’s environments.
SciCan is proud to unveil the newest STATIM family member, the G4 series. The STATIM G4 series is the same renowned and trusted autoclave it has been for over 20 years but now boasts a new contemporary look, functionality and connectivity that is the first of its kind. The G4 technology will change the way you interact by providing a direct channel of communication through the Internet to increase productivity and limit downtime.
Still powered by SciCan’s signature steam technology to provide sterilization at speeds faster than conventional chambered autoclaves, the STATIM G4 series has been drastically upgraded with a level of interactivity not seen before.
New look
The STATIM G4 series has been modernized with a new fascia that is fresh and contemporary.
Color touch screen
A large 3.5” high-resolution touchscreen offers a vivid display of messages and current cycle information all with extraordinary clarity. The bubble level has been integrated into the high-resolution touchscreen.
Built-in data logger
Gone are the days of messy thermal paper, clumsy printers or potential failures with external data loggers. With increasing stringency amongst national guidelines, the STATIM G4 series now saves all the data from each cycle. This data can be copied onto the included USB drive, viewed on screen, or remotely stored in the Cloud via email.*
STATIM G4 technology
SciCan's STATIM G4 series Technology offers a platform with endless possibilities. The product expansion and modes of communication will provide visibility from every facet, from usability to troubleshooting.
This is a very exciting time for SciCan, as we are embarking into new territory with cutting edge technology. SciCan has always demonstrated innovation and this is just another example of how we are setting new standards for infection control.
*Based on your email providers storage capabilities
This model has all the benefits of our classic STATIM 5000 Cassette Autoclave
The STATIM 5000 "Classic" Cassette Autoclave has been superseded by the G4 model
- Ultra-fast 9 minute unwrapped cycle.
- 17.5 minute wrapped cycle
- Exceptional instrument turnover
- 15 minute Dri-TecR Drying Technology
- Reduced instrument investment
- Prolongs instrument life
Larger than the 2000, the Statim 5000 has an additional sterilization cycle and a roomier cassette designed to process bulkier instruments and greater loads. It's a reliable cassette sterilizer that's compact enough to fit in patient treatment areas and fast enough to sterilize expensive Lasik, PRK, endoscopic and cataract instruments, including phaco handpieces, between procedures - it can complete an unwrapped sterilization cycle in just nine minutes and a wrapped cycle in just 17.5 minutes.*
The Statim 5000 is fully automatic. Simply select one of four sterilization programs and with a single touch of the keypad, begin the cycle. An advanced microprocessor controls all functions and maintains optimal sterilization conditions, from start to finish.
SciCan's Statim cassette sterilizers have a biological effectiveness that has been proven in tests for hollow and solid instruments at many internationally recognized institutes in Canada, the United States and Europe.
* Cycle times do not include drying.
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ACCESSORIES: Get STATIM Accessories here
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Unit Size : | L 555mm x W 415mm x H 190mm L 21.75" x W 16.25" x H 7.5" |
| Cassette Internal Dimensions : | L 380mm x W 180mm x H 75mm L 15" x W 7" x H 3" |
| Reservoir Capacity : | 4.0 litres (distilled water) |
| Weight without water : | 73lbs or 33kg |
| Power Consumption : | 110V, 60Hz, 11A |
Save up to 35% off the list price of a STATIM 2000 or STATIM 5000 cassette autoclave when you use your Section 179 tax deduction: Click here for more info
GET A QUOTE to finance your equipment
The use of STATIM sterilizers was introduced to the body art field in the early 1990's by Brian Skellie at Piercing Experience, and developed in community along with other practical innovations in applied safety precautions and techniques.
![AquaStat Distiller [Replaced by LP90, LP80, DP860 or VistaPure]](https://i0.wp.com/d2j6dbq0eux0bg.cloudfront.net/images/226067/469791773.jpg?resize=238%2C400&ssl=1 "AquaStat Distiller [Replaced by LP90, LP80, DP860 or VistaPure]")
FREE for those who purchased their Anodizer or STATIM from Brian through Piercers.com or Statim.us, and includes membership to Brian’s anodization training group.
Advanced Anodizing Techniques for Body Jewelry
Scientastic live demonstration!
Advanced class is paid or free for those who purchased their anodizer from Brian, and includes membership to a private professional anodizing forum full of videos, photos and expert user advice and detailed educational guide and color chart as a PDF download.
*Discounted for current anodizer owners and those who have already attended one of Brian’s previous Anodizing workshops
Piercing Techniques + Hands-On Live Piercing
This class covers a comprehensive range of piercing techniques, including discussion of sterilization, placement considerations, and proper procedures for different types of piercings. The “hands-on live piercing” component indicates that participants will have the opportunity to observe or participate in actual piercing procedures under the guidance of an experienced instructor. This type of interactive learning helps aspiring piercers gain practical skills in a controlled environment.
Upcoming
Events
- BMXnet 7th – 10th September 2023
- UKAPP 24th – 26th September 2023
- AUPP 23rd – 25th October 2023
- Needles : The Cutting Edge
- Anodizing is Awesome!
- Panel Discussion with Luis Garcia and Ryan Ouellette
- APP-PT 1st – 4th November 2023
- Needles : The Cutting Edge
- A rising tide lifts all boats
- Understanding Materials
