“punch & taper” technique pwned
I can now confidently do surface piercings using “square” surface bars and an appropriate piercing technique similar to the “punch and taper” method. But don’t worry, it’s not actually necessary to use a dermal punch- a needle does the job just fine!
If the above is a bit confusing, don’t worry. What you need to know is: I’m still a bigger fan of the microdermals than I am of surfece piercings, as the former usually give the most permanant result. But of course not everybody is looking for permamance. If you’re going to opt for a surface piercing, then in most areas this advanced piercing technique will give you the best chance to avoid the rapid rejection (/growing out) of the jewellery which is such a common problem with surface piercings.
Opening times for the holiday season
Hi folks. This is to let you know about when the studio will be open and closed over the next couple of months. The studio will be open as usual all through December. Yes, that includes 24th, 25th and 26th. At new year, I’m taking a “break” (the inverted commas because it looks like I’ll be tattooing pretty solidly while I’m away! It started with a couple of friends wanting ink and now seems to have expanded to include friends-of-friends, friends-of-friends-of-friends, etc. Hey, it’s all good.) So, Jan 1st to 5th, inclusive, the studio will be closed.
I also have a few other days booked off in January for various reasons. These are: Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 28th January.
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