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Seminars | UKAPP 2024

September 16, 2024September 10, 2024 by Brian Skellie

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

July 28, 2024 by Brian Skellie

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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Working with a STATIM autoclave

November 21, 2024May 21, 2024 by Brian Skellie

Practical information about your STATIM sterilizer

Statim G4 & Classic 2000, 5000, 7000, & 900 (Stattoo)

These details and suggested practices should help you better understand and streamline your workflow for Body Artists

Advanced Sterilization and Materials

April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 by Brian Skellie

Intensive workshop Unlock a more comprehensive knowledge of jewelry materials and Sterilization for piercing with Pablo Perelmuter & Brian Skellie. Elevate Your Craft: A One-Day Intensive workshop at Lemonade Limited spots are available. Reserve now! This seminar is designed for professional body piercers seeking to elevate their sterilization protocols and ensure the highest standards of … Read more

Ear piercing techniques and their effect on cartilage a histologic study

October 25, 2023 by Brian Skellie

2007 publication of a Dutch study comparing trauma done by several different piercing devices.

Ear piercing techniques and their effect on cartilage a histologic study PIIS1748681507003348

Brian W Skellie returns to BMXnet 2023 as a speaker

September 10, 2024August 30, 2023 by Brian Skellie

Brian W Skellie returns to BMXnet as a speaker

I will be speaking and holding workshops at the 17th annual BMXnet event. It has always been an extraordinary experience for sharing ideas and techniques for growth as a professional.
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Technique Presentation

August 30, 2023April 11, 2022 by Brian Skellie

Brian Skellie will be presenting at the APP 25th anniversary conference

ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL PIERCERS 25TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO JUNE 12-17, 2022 BRIAN SKELLIE presenting BEVEL CONTROL & THEORY NEEDLES: THE CUTTING EDGE

Helping with Piercer Periodicals

November 22, 2021 by Brian Skellie

My colleagues in the Australian United Professional Piercers have published the following. I was honored to help with the peer review process. Piercer Periodicals Information on topics relating to meeting membership requirements, a sponsor showcase, interesting topic deep dives, and piercing history snippets.

Body Art Model Code

January 25, 2021December 22, 2019 by Brian Skellie

It was both an honor and a pleasure to contribute to both the original and updated versions of the NEHA Body Art Model Code. — Brian W Skellie, APP Medical Director

Biomaterials and trustworthy sources

December 10, 2021May 1, 2019 by Brian Skellie

Why materials from countries without strict quality control requirements are unacceptable for body jewelry Brian W Skellie, APP Medical Director (published in issue 86 of The Point Journal of Body Piercing) Does it matter where a biomaterial we use comes from? Biomaterials made in the USA and in a short list of countries who maintain … Read more