Dan’s Scaffold
Scaffold done w/a 1.6mm x 38mm , I think. The extra length is, as with most piercings; to allow for an initial swelling period. With a scaffold, I usually give at least 2mm either side when measuring up/piercing.
Scaffold
Piercing Portfolio
Nape two years on…
Nape Surface Piercing, a couple of years on…
Here’s a nape surface piercing a couple of years after it was pierced. The customer had recently caught it thus the sore right side, but overall hadn’t had any problems past first six months or so of healing. We put longer PTFE back in due to her catching it, adding white disco balls.
Old Studio
old studio sink set-up
Scaffold Piercing
Scaffold Piercing w/1.6mm
Here’s a scaffold (or industrial) piercing. These are always pierced with extra length to consider the swelling/healing (it’s technically two piercings at once.) I pierce with one needle and follow alongside a blue line, which I mark up before hand. If it was pierced with two needles, that would obviously be crooked, thus stressing the ear. Marking it up, also allows you to consider moving it for placement, although most of the time your ear dictates (by it’s shape) where it will sit most comfortably and best aesthetically. I pierce with 1.6mm x 30-40+mm.
Pop Yo Collarbone…
Dermal Anchor / Chest/Collarbone (Customer’s Photo)
Here’s a dermal anchor alongside/under the collarbone, top of the chest. The top is a titanium ball, round not flat like the gem stones. This was a customers photo (Thanks Martha!) for which later, I’ll add a customer photo section when I have more time…
Inner Pinner w/CBB
Inner Pinner w/CBB
This is an inner pinner pierced with a 1.2mm x 10mm CBB (circular barbell.) The two horseshoes (other is a snug, not pierced by me) compliment each other nicely.
Medusa Piercing
Medusa Piercing
This is a Medusa (philtrum) piercing and is done central just above the lip. Pierced with 1.6mm labret stud/bar, usually around 10/12mm so to allow for initial swelling; as with lip piercing, return in 2-4 weeks for a shorter bar once the swelling has gone.
Inner Pinner w/Labret Bar
Inner Pinner w/flat back bar
This is an inner pinner, pierced with a 1.2mm x 8mm (flat back) labret bar. I like this customers triangular earring, my stud looks like the sun or a moon, over a pyramid.
Captain’s Self Pierced Septum
Captain’s Self Pierced Septum
I pierced my own septum about a year into piercing, though this septum shot is from last year. I pierced my septum with a 1.2mm x 8mm CBB and would say it healed within a month. Won’t lie, it was the only one of my piercings that actually hurt, but then I believe pain is mostly in the mind and as it’s a mental thing; I don’t think you can lie to yourself thus you feel it.. I think I’d recommend this body piercer!? ; ) Within the year I changed it down to this 1mm x 6mm seamless ring which is pretty discreet.
How We Do…
Tools of the Trade
Here’s a basic set-up for a piercing in my studio. Top left, torch, spare pen and KY-Jelly. A mirror, measuring gauge and my making up pen. Then tools wise from left to right, clamps, scissors, grips and a needle. I’m all set, are you?
[ EL CAPITAN x BODY PIERCER ] 