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
Greenwich
Old Studio
old studio sink set-up
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.
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?
Smile
Smile
This is a smiley piercing, which is the frenulum within your mouth behind your upper lip. I pierce these with a 1.2mm x 8mm CBB although I can use a bar if you wish to keep it discreet or are worried about your teeth. These look awesome, are real popular and a lot of fun to do. Depends how big your frenulum is in regards to if you can get it done, but it does add a bit of bite to a smile!
Original Shiva Studios
My old office, my old desk…
This piercing studio actually wasn’t the first in the fifteen years Shiva was located on Greenwich Church St. Originally the piercing studio was upstairs, before that was later turned into a tattoo studio and the piercing room was moved downstairs and out back around 2008/2009.
Hip Dermals
Hip Dermal Anchors
Hip Dermals
Hip micro dermal anchors w/clear gem tops/heads!
