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I’ve recently done some searches on my husbands shop as a follow up to our expo and came across some disturbing and very UNEDUCATED emails. My husband is Sicko. He is the owner of Funhouse Tattoos and has been tattooing for 18 years. In all the threads I’ve read with some half-wit dogging the South Florida Tattoo Expo (which we happen to co-coordinate and sponsor), not once were the facts stated. The event is for charity, and the 7th annual raised $50,000 for the Joe DiMaggios childrens hospital. We sold out of booth space 4 months prior to the show, we exceeded the attendance of Paul Boothe Tattoo the Earth show in Chicago and many other "Big named shows". If the show "sucked" then the resort it’s held in wouldn’t have sold out all 265 rooms for the entire weekend – and want to sign a 2 year contract with us to keep us there. See, I am a believer in free speech and opnions, etc… but not when the facts are not stated. Sicko has tattooed under some of the greatest names in the business, and quite a few artists that now own their own shops in Florida apprenticed under him for years to get there! You mentioned that Gil sucks at funhouse, well that’s your opinion and your entitled to it – others praise their owrk and if htey didn’t he wouldn’t have repeat business. You mentioned Rock-A-Billy tattoos, they Dave (the owner) along with his wife, happen to be close friends of ours and refer business back and forth consistently. So please, if you plan on voiceing your so called EDUCATED TATTOOED MIND – get educated. And yes there are 2 Gil The Drills, one, whom my husband sicko apprenticed with who started in Detroit, moved to California and started the InkSlingers Ball and now lives in Texas and now lives in Texas, and the other, who works at Funhouse in Pompano. We now have 3 funhouse tattoo shop locations in California, 1 just opening in Orlando and one opening in fort Lauderdale in the coming months…… boy, we must really suck to be able to do that huh? Have a nice day! Mrs. Sicko

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B our expo and came across some disturbing and very UNEDUCATED emails.         lisette is not the brightest kid here. she’s not the sharpest knife in the drawer. she’s a few "things" short of "stuff". B the Earth show in Chicago and many other "Big named shows". If the B show "sucked" then the resort it’s held in wouldn’t have sold out all B 265 rooms for the entire weekend – and want to sign a 2 year contract         actually, i thought it was a much better con than the others i’ve attended. that’s not saying too much, though, because most conventions are fucking boring & gross. & i’m biased, since i TOTALLY GOT SOME TAIL. B him for years to get there! You mentioned that Gil sucks at funhouse, B well that’s your opinion and your entitled to it – others praise their         i liked gil’s work. & my opinion is far, far more respected here than lisette’s. B Funhouse in Pompano. We now have 3 funhouse tattoo shop locations in B California, 1 just opening in Orlando and one opening in fort B Lauderdale in the coming months…… boy, we must really suck to be B able to do that huh? Have a nice day!         well, to be fair, lots of really shitty artists wind up opening other studios. so that argument is flawed.         but hey, it was neat of you to dig out a post from several months ago & have a little fit about it. at least you can spell. lish                    "i am punching your pre-paid blowjob card twice 36.9% / 31                                                RANA 125 / 68

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The event is for charity, and the 7th annual raised $50,000 for the Joe DiMaggios childrens hospital.

And I commend you for that. We sold out of booth space 4 months prior to the show, we exceeded the attendance of Paul Boothe Tattoo the Earth show in Chicago and many other "Big named shows". If the show "sucked" then the resort it’s held in wouldn’t have sold out all 265 rooms for the entire weekend – and want to sign a 2 year contract with us to keep us there.

I didn’t know that, and I can’t be expected to know that. See, I am a believer in free speech and opnions, etc… but not when the facts are not stated. Sicko has tattooed under some of the greatest names in the business, and quite a few artists that now own their own shops in Florida apprenticed under him for years to get there!

I’ve never heard of Sicko before until a couple of years ago, and even still I only hear of him in reference to the convention and that’s it.  I haven’t seen his work, and don’t know what kind of work he does. You mentioned that Gil sucks at funhouse,

I NEVER mentioned that.  Someone else did. well that’s your opinion and your entitled to it – others praise their

Whatever my opinion, yes I am entitled to it, and if I state that I did not enjoy myself at this convention, then it’s just that, my opinion.  I have had a lot more fun at smaller conventions than I have at this one.  As for your facts, most of which are not public knowledge (see reference above), I did not mention the charity bit, and most everyone else who had fun bashing me did not either.  I should not be singled out in this one.  If they wanted to defend the organization that much, they should’ve done the same thing, but they didn’t.  I made my opinion and I’m sticking to it because as I stated, I DID NOT ENJOY MYSELF AT YOUR CONVENTION.  Oh, and by the way, what happened with the New Age Booth?  We caught word that we had a booth at the convention.  Not only did we not pay for it, but didn’t even tell you guys we were coming out.  Is this the type of organization you have? Lissette

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don’t sweat it.  she’s an ignorant cunt(that’s my opinion).  a kiss-ass, hypocrite and thief…..unfortuanetely for me, i know her personally…..

I guess the feelings mutual,…back stabber Lissette

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Hello lish – my brain goes faster than my fingers so my typing gets skewed – thanks for your response and congrats on the tail a lot of hard work goes into putting an event on of that size and guess it’s safe to say that yeah – it kinda pissed me off but being a wife and mother of 5, after "fitting" on my computer and getting it off my chest, I realized quickly thow much I tend to resemble our 14 year old at times just kidding. In all seriousness – I simply took offense to someone dogging a charity event of this size, I am a cancer survior and this charity that the Expo donates to means a lot to me. Also, my husbands career of being a well established tattoo artist for over 18 years is what funhouse tattoos is all about – although just like in any business, when you have several people working for you it’s more like babysitting thanks again – and if and when you come to next years expo – ask for me and we’ll have a drink (or two!) Take care – – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – B our expo and came across some disturbing and very UNEDUCATED emails.    lisette is not the brightest kid here. she’s not the sharpest knife in the drawer. she’s a few "things" short of "stuff". B the Earth show in Chicago and many other "Big named shows". If the B show "sucked" then the resort it’s held in wouldn’t have sold out all B 265 rooms for the entire weekend – and want to sign a 2 year contract    actually, i thought it was a much better con than the others i’ve attended. that’s not saying too much, though, because most conventions are fucking boring & gross. & i’m biased, since i TOTALLY GOT SOME TAIL. B him for years to get there! You mentioned that Gil sucks at funhouse, B well that’s your opinion and your entitled to it – others praise their    i liked gil’s work. & my opinion is far, far more respected here than lisette’s. B Funhouse in Pompano. We now have 3 funhouse tattoo shop locations in B California, 1 just opening in Orlando and one opening in fort B Lauderdale in the coming months…… boy, we must really suck to be B able to do that huh? Have a nice day!    well, to be fair, lots of really shitty artists wind up opening other studios. so that argument is flawed.    but hey, it was neat of you to dig out a post from several months ago & have a little fit about it. at least you can spell. lish                    "i am punching your pre-paid blowjob card twice 36.9% / 31                                                RANA 125 / 68

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B and mother of 5, after "fitting" on my computer and getting it off my B chest, I realized quickly thow much I tend to resemble our 14 year old         introspection is a great gift. B to someone dogging a charity event of this size, I am a cancer survior B and this charity that the Expo donates to means a lot to me. Also, my         i thought & still do think that fifteen bucks per person per category is awfully steep to enter a tattoo competition, charity or no. the point of "charity" is to give it willingly, not to have your hand forced because you want to compete in some event or other. but hey, no one could force me to enter, & so i didn’t; doesn’t mean i’m not mildly burnt about missing the opportunity to flounce about on stage. B like babysitting thanks again – and if and when you come to next B years expo – ask for me and we’ll have a drink (or two!)         i’m a sucker for good lemonade.         you may’ve seen me at this year’s anyhow – i was wearing a backless shirt made entirely from duct tape. it’s something of a crowd favorite.         i’m hearing from various semi-reputable sources that there’s some kind of convention in west palm at the end of september. do you know anything about this? lish                          "get off chemo & die like a fucking man." 36.9% / 31                                                RANA 125 / 68

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   you may’ve seen me at this year’s anyhow – i was wearing a backless shirt made entirely from duct tape. it’s something of a crowd

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – The event is for charity, and the 7th annual raised $50,000 for the Joe DiMaggios childrens hospital. And I commend you for that. We sold out of booth space 4 months prior to the show, we exceeded the attendance of Paul Boothe Tattoo the Earth show in Chicago and many other "Big named shows". If the show "sucked" then the resort it’s held in wouldn’t have sold out all 265 rooms for the entire weekend – and want to sign a 2 year contract with us to keep us there. I didn’t know that, and I can’t be expected to know that. See, I am a believer in free speech and opnions, etc… but not when the facts are not stated. Sicko has tattooed under some of the greatest names in the business, and quite a few artists that now own their own shops in Florida apprenticed under him for years to get there! I’ve never heard of Sicko before until a couple of years ago, and even still I only hear of him in reference to the convention and that’s it.  I haven’t seen his work, and don’t know what kind of work he does. You mentioned that Gil sucks at funhouse, I NEVER mentioned that.  Someone else did. well that’s your opinion and your entitled to it – others praise their Whatever my opinion, yes I am entitled to it, and if I state that I did not enjoy myself at this convention, then it’s just that, my opinion.  I have had a lot more fun at smaller conventions than I have at this one.  As for your facts, most of which are not public knowledge (see reference above), I did not mention the charity bit, and most everyone else who had fun bashing me did not either.  I should not be singled out in this one.  If they wanted to defend the organization that much, they should’ve done the same thing, but they didn’t.  I made my opinion and I’m sticking to it because as I stated, I DID NOT ENJOY MYSELF AT YOUR CONVENTION.  Oh, and by the way, what happened with the New Age Booth?  We caught word that we had a booth at the convention.  Not only did we not pay for it, but didn’t even tell you guys we were coming out.  Is this the type of organization you have?

New age did not have a booth at our show. Sorry to hear that you did not have un at our show – many others did – I work to much there to even attempt "fun". Our orginization is not up for discussion – it speaks for itself in it’s sold out show and waiting list of 18 shops in addition to whats confirmed for next year. If I may ask how, how old are you? Sorry you haven’t seen my husnamds work. I happen to be the advertising and sales director for Tattoo Planet, Tattoo Gallery and Tear magazine (editor is Robert Butcher) since you go to so many conventions, I’m sure you have heard of the magazine and its photography if not I guess that would answer all my questions. Noel happens to know my husband and I quite well – perhaps you should ask him. PS all my facts are public knowledge www.funhousetattoos.com has all expo charity information as does the press release and all TV, radio and newspapers who support, advertise and publicize it 6 months prior and during. I did not post a message to argue opinions, everyone is entitled to one and I support that as an American. I simply wanted the facts to be stated to people who were’nt aware and I feel that has now been done. I, nor our show is in no way affectd by your lack of attendace, so I have no further business here. If you do, by chance, happen to attend next years show – go to the registration table, ask for me, and I’ll buy ya a drink. Typing can always be miscontrued. Have a great day. Mrs. Sicko (bianca) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Lissette

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – The event is for charity, and the 7th annual raised $50,000 for the Joe DiMaggios childrens hospital. And I commend you for that. We sold out of booth space 4 months prior to the show, we exceeded the attendance of Paul Boothe Tattoo the Earth show in Chicago and many other "Big named shows". If the show "sucked" then the resort it’s held in wouldn’t have sold out all 265 rooms for the entire weekend – and want to sign a 2 year contract with us to keep us there. I didn’t know that, and I can’t be expected to know that. See, I am a believer in free speech and opnions, etc… but not when the facts are not stated. Sicko has tattooed under some of the greatest names in the business, and quite a few artists that now own their own shops in Florida apprenticed under him for years to get there! I’ve never heard of Sicko before until a couple of years ago, and even still I only hear of him in reference to the convention and that’s it.  I haven’t seen his work, and don’t know what kind of work he does. You mentioned that Gil sucks at funhouse, I NEVER mentioned that.  Someone else did. well that’s your opinion and your entitled to it – others praise their Whatever my opinion, yes I am entitled to it, and if I state that I did not enjoy myself at this convention, then it’s just that, my opinion.  I have had a lot more fun at smaller conventions than I have at this one.  As for your facts, most of which are not public knowledge (see reference above), I did not mention the charity bit, and most everyone else who had fun bashing me did not either.  I should not be singled out in this one.  If they wanted to defend the organization that much, they should’ve done the same thing, but they didn’t.  I made my opinion and I’m sticking to it because as I stated, I DID NOT ENJOY MYSELF AT YOUR CONVENTION.  Oh, and by the way, what happened with the New Age Booth?  We caught word that we had a booth at the convention.  Not only did we not pay for it, but didn’t even tell you guys we were coming out.  Is this the type of organization you have?

OOPS! a follow up for you – I brought your inquiry of the new age booth to Dave and Debbie in case I was misquoting to you – they have stated that Noel called us at the "last minute" wanting a booth b/c New Age always has one. unfortunately we were already sold out of all booth space. Noel was told that if a space should upon up based on cancellation that he would be notified… obviously no one cancelled therefor New Age did not have a booth. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Lissette

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   you may’ve seen me at this year’s anyhow – i was wearing a backless shirt made entirely from duct tape. it’s something of a crowd

S Hmmm.  Now there’s an image that’s going to stay with me ’til I die.         gosh, stan, & i didn’t even send you the photos. lish                                             "i’m tangled & mangled 36.9% / 31                                                RANA 125 / 68

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… i’m not mildly burnt about missing the opportunity to flounce about on stage.

If I ever have a stage, you can flounce about it as much as you would like.    you may’ve seen me at this year’s anyhow – i was wearing a backless shirt made entirely from duct tape. it’s something of a crowd favorite.

I love duct tape clothing, very fashionable.  I made a skirt for a friend out of gaff tape (its heavier) and translucent marking ribbon. — jf

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OOPS! a follow up for you – I brought your inquiry of the new age booth to Dave and Debbie in case I was misquoting to you – they have stated that Noel called us at the "last minute" wanting a booth b/c New Age always has one. unfortunately we were already sold out of all booth space.

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I happen to be the advertising and sales director for Tattoo Planet, Tattoo Gallery and Tear magazine

*** Then you should be smart enough to remain above the fray in a public forum. You engaged a half-wit in a no-win debate and sullied the name of your publications and events. Do you know Cindy? And don’t give me the "standing up for what…" BS. (editor is Robert Butcher)

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I happen to be the advertising and sales director for Tattoo Planet, Tattoo Gallery and Tear magazine *** Then you should be smart enough to remain above the fray in a public forum.

*******My intelligence is not in question and by no means am I concerned with what others think of me personally – my life is full and complete You engaged a half-wit in a no-win debate and sullied the name of your publications and events. Do you know Cindy?

our publications or our event – they speak for themselves and I am in no way worried. In fact I really don’t have the time to respond to any more comments here being a wife, mother of 5 and full time job in marketing along with my husbands shops can break a woman down!  :-) Cindy? I know a few. And don’t give me the "standing up for what…" BS.

by the way you have a great name – it’s strong (I mean that) (editor is Robert Butcher) *** Send my love.

****** I will be sure to do that – by the way – you have a kick ass site – – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – — k e i t h . a l e x a n d e r http://www.nootrope.net http://www.modernamerican.com aim: nootrope9 — e n d . t r a n s m i s s i o n —                                   ///

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B and mother of 5, after "fitting" on my computer and getting it off my B chest, I realized quickly thow much I tend to resemble our 14 year old    introspection is a great gift. B to someone dogging a charity event of this size, I am a cancer survior B and this charity that the Expo donates to means a lot to me. Also, my    i thought & still do think that fifteen bucks per person per category is awfully steep to enter a tattoo competition, charity or no. the point of "charity" is to give it willingly, not to have your hand forced because you want to compete in some event or other. but hey, no one could force me to enter, & so i didn’t; doesn’t mean i’m not mildly burnt about missing the opportunity to flounce about on stage.

***duly noted B like babysitting thanks again – and if and when you come to next B years expo – ask for me and we’ll have a drink (or two!)    i’m a sucker for good lemonade.

** great – then it’s a date    you may’ve seen me at this year’s anyhow – i was wearing a backless shirt made entirely from duct tape. it’s something of a crowd favorite.

*** Sorry to say that I did not get an opp to see that – but that does sound lick a bad ass shirt – I’m so busy workin my tail off and dealing with media that I rarley get a break, unless I go to my room and have some lemonade!    i’m hearing from various semi-reputable sources that there’s some kind of convention in west palm at the end of september. do you know anything about this?

** yes, Fantasma productions is puttin on the Palm Beach International Tattoo Expo for the fist time. It’s at the South FLorida Fairgrounds (would hate to think it’s outside). There show originally was scheduled in June – we requested they reschedule for after ours – they were good business people and did so – I will be attending as a walker by – just to check it all out. I believe it’s Sept 27 – 29 (don’t quote me on that) but the most recent edition of Needles Ink has a full page ad in it regarding the show – – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – lish                          "get off chemo & die like a fucking man." 36.9% / 31                                                RANA 125 / 68

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<snip Noel happens to know my husband and I quite well – perhaps you should ask him.

He’s the one that told me we had a booth that we didn’t pay for or request. How he got the info, I don’t know.  I just found that situation very odd. If you do, by chance, happen to attend next years show – go to the registration table, ask for me, and I’ll buy ya a drink. Typing can always be miscontrued. Have a great day. Mrs. Sicko (bianca) Lissette

I appreciate your offer, and you’re right, typing can always be misconstrued.  I never meant to offend anyone with what I wrote, I was just simply trying to give Lish my opinion on a convention that I have attended before.  That was all.  But of course, it blew up into a big ugly thing, as things always do from the simplest things on an NG.  So if I offended you, I am sorry, but that wasn’t what I was trying to do. Lissette

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   i’m a sucker for good lemonade.

B ** great – then it’s a date B I rarley get a break, unless I go to my room and have some lemonade!         stop flirting with me. you’re a married woman! B ** yes, Fantasma productions is puttin on the Palm Beach International B Tattoo Expo for the fist time. It’s at the South FLorida Fairgrounds B (would hate to think it’s outside). There show originally was         how bizarre to have two tattoo conventions in south florida within two months.         look for me there – i’ll be the one with my face attached, remora-like, to the guy running the sik fuk booth. lish                     "i was sure she’d stab me in my sleep. but i’m 36.9% / 31                                                RANA 125 / 68

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – <snip Noel happens to know my husband and I quite well – perhaps you should ask him. He’s the one that told me we had a booth that we didn’t pay for or request. How he got the info, I don’t know.  I just found that situation very odd. If you do, by chance, happen to attend next years show – go to the registration table, ask for me, and I’ll buy ya a drink. Typing can always be miscontrued. Have a great day. Mrs. Sicko (bianca) Lissette I appreciate your offer, and you’re right, typing can always be misconstrued.  I never meant to offend anyone with what I wrote, I was just simply trying to give Lish my opinion on a convention that I have attended before.  That was all.  But of course, it blew up into a big ugly thing, as things always do from the simplest things on an NG.  So if I offended you, I am sorry, but that wasn’t what I was trying to do. Lissette

No hard feelings at all…. the whole "get off chemo and die like a fucking man" tag line was a little tough to take (that must be the cancer patient side of me, or perhaps, human) but other than that – all is good. See you around – and if you ever pop into Funhouse – be sure to give my husband a shout. Take care

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B No hard feelings at all…. the whole "get off chemo and die like a B fucking man" tag line was a little tough to take (that must be the B cancer patient side of me, or perhaps, human) but other than that –         that .sig was mine. & i am, indeed, a little tough to take. lish                    "i am punching your pre-paid blowjob card twice 36.9% / 31                                                RANA 125 / 68

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shirt made entirely from duct tape

http://www.ducktapeclub.com/prom/default.asp Cylence

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shirt made entirely from duct tape

C http://www.ducktapeclub.com/prom/default.asp         yep, haven’t seen that before. really. you’re different. lish                              "that’s the most fun i’ve had without 36.9% / 31                                                RANA 125 / 68

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Before you jump all over me I have read the Tattoo FAQ. It doesn’t seem to have been updated in a few years. Some of the reviews date back to 96! (Blue Buddha and Tattoo Archive for example). Who updates the FAQ’s anyway? I am looking for recommendations to get some ink work done in the Bay Area. Preferably in the Oakland/Berkeley area. I can go to San Fran if needs be. Who is doing the best work currently? Are there some good Bay Area websites that list the parlors? Peace, Crunchy

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Before you jump all over me I have read the Tattoo FAQ. It doesn’t seem to have been updated in a few years. Some of the reviews date back to 96! (Blue Buddha and Tattoo Archive for example). Who updates the FAQ’s anyway?

Uhh…someone’s supposed to update the FAQs?  I’ll be damned! I am looking for recommendations to get some ink work done in the Bay Area. Preferably in the Oakland/Berkeley area. I can go to San Fran if needs be.

It’d be nice if you’d tell us what kind of work you’re looking to get.  Barring that, I’d suggest you check out — in Berkeley — Tattoo Archive on San Pablo, Wicked and Zebra on Telegraph near the campus (I have work by Les Taylor at Zebra), and Industrial Strength on Dwight just west of Telegraph.  There’s also another shop just off of San Pablo (around the corner from Good Vibes; the name escapes me at the moment).  As for Oakland, there’s a studio on Broadway in the downtown area.  That’s all I can think of offhand, and I can’t really vouch for them (save Zebra), having not checked them out myself.  Yet. Hope that helps…although you might be better served by going into SF — The City is full-up on artists and studios. — pacts to reply via email, don’t.

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Before you jump all over me I have read the Tattoo FAQ. It doesn’t seem to have been updated in a few years. Some of the reviews date back to 96! (Blue Buddha and Tattoo Archive for example). Who updates the FAQ’s anyway? Uhh…someone’s supposed to update the FAQs?  I’ll be damned!

Heh.  As keeper of said FAQ, yes, there are things in it that date back that far.  Perhaps I should remove some of the older stuff, as the artist list is getting quite long.  But I *do* in fact update it on a regular basis.  [At this point, I notice that it's time to post it again, so I'll fire up another xterm and run the script.  Back in a sec...]  And there are listings in there that are as recent as last week. So, what *would* be a reasonable statute of limitations for the reviews in the FAQ? — Stan Schwarz              |  "Pretty soon it will be chic to be geek"

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Uhh…someone’s supposed to update the FAQs?  I’ll be damned!

Heh.  As keeper of said FAQ, yes, there are things in it that date back that far.  Perhaps I should remove some of the older stuff, as the artist list is getting quite long.  But I *do* in fact update it on a regular basis.

Heh…sorry, Stan.  I was thinking of the Piercing FAQ — in other words, that was a dig at Anne. So, what *would* be a reasonable statute of limitations for the reviews in the FAQ?

Not that my opinion matters for much, but I think any reviews more than a year old should be tossed.   — pacts to reply via email, don’t.

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painstakingly type: : Not that my opinion matters for much, but I think any reviews more than a year : old should be tossed.   i don’t get it.  why is my artist x, who tattooed me 14 months ago and was great then, not worthy of being mentioned now?  did she expire or something?  i think a review from ‘96, as long as it mentioned the artist by name, is as valid as one from last tuesday, assuming it’s still accurate (that is, assuming the artist hasn’t moved or been in a car wreck that mashed his or her hands to a squish).  they generally don’t just start sucking, or just stop autoclaving things, without some reason, so far as i can tell. cassie — "Any arguement based on putting words into the opponent’s mouth and then becoming indignant is bound to fail." -chumley, rec.arts.bodyart, 2/25/2000 beware potted meat food products invading your reply.

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CF I am looking for recommendations to get some ink work done in the Bay CF Area. Preferably in the Oakland/Berkeley area. I can go to San Fran if         from the great list of lish-approved tattooists: + california         kari barba              outer limits            anaheim, ca                         http://net33.com/tattoo/gallery.htm         dana clinton            purple panther tattoo   hollywood, ca                         http://www.purplepanthertattoo.com/Danaport.html         patty kelley            avalon tattoo studio    san diego, ca         joe leonard             monkey wrench tattoo    santa rosa, ca                         http://www.monkeywrenchtattoo.com/joe’s.html         clark north             outer limits            anaheim, ca                         http://net33.com/tattoo/gallery.htm         # rob semple            streamline              san diego, ca         mike sirot              superfly tattoo         san diego, ca                         http://www.tattoos.com/superfly/mike.htm         # washo                 everlasting tattoo      san francisco, ca         ^ dawei zhang                                   santa clara, ca         http://compunction.dyndns.org/tattoos.txt lish 29.9% / 32

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I am looking for recommendations to get some ink work done in the Bay Area. Preferably in the Oakland/Berkeley area. I can go to San Fran if needs be. Who is doing the best work currently? Are there some good Bay Area websites that list the parlors?

Freddy Corbin at Temple Tattoo in Oakland does great work and has reasonable prices. (downtown on 17 th street).

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Heh.  As keeper of said FAQ, yes, there are things in it that date back that far.  Perhaps I should remove some of the older stuff, as the artist list is getting quite long.  But I *do* in fact update it on a regular basis.  [At this point, I notice that it's time to post it again, so I'll fire up another xterm and run the script.  Back in a sec...]  And there are listings in there that are as recent as last week. So, what *would* be a reasonable statute of limitations for the reviews in the FAQ?

A year would be about right. I got my first tattoo after reading the Artist FAQ here. I read about John Dougherty at Blue Buddha in Berkeley and got some great tattoos from John. Blue Buddha is now gone. Went out of business last year. Diversity in Walnut Creek had all the artist leave, so it is for all practical reasons closed. The ONLY review that I find still correct is Chuck Eldridge’s Tattoo Archive in Berkeley. Many great shops are missing from the list, like Freddy Corbin’s Temple Tattoo in Oakland. Spider Murphy’s in San Rafael, etc, etc. If the procedure, for adding to or changing the list, were simple maybe it would be more up to date. Oh well… Happy Tattoos.  Bob

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So, what *would* be a reasonable statute of limitations for the reviews in the FAQ? A year would be about right. I got my first tattoo after reading the

Hmmm.  I think a year is perhaps a bit too strict.  That big artist list would shrink down pretty small if I removed everything over a year old.  I think it might be better if there were some way that people who discover an error like a shop that has gone out of business could let me know about it.  I’ve gotten a few update reviews from people with this sort of information. Failing this, my inclination would be to remove things that are over three years old.  That is to say, reviews that have not been updated during that time. — Stan Schwarz              |  "Pretty soon it will be chic to be geek"

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Failing this, my inclination would be to remove things that are over three years old.  That is to say, reviews that have not been updated during that time.

A three year old review is about worthless. Even in well established shops, people arrive or leave much faster than that. Two years might be good? Exactly what is the procedure to update the list these days? I wanted to help add a few shops and updates last year. After waiting over a month to get the form or whatever it was from you, I’d lost interest. Don’t get me wrong. I’m sure we all appreciate your effort in keeping the FAQ going, but it is very old now. Happy Tattoos.  Bob

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BF A three year old review is about worthless. Even in well established BF shops, people arrive or leave much faster than that. Two years might         i’d like to know why SHOPS are being reviewed & not specific ARTISTS. doesn’t it make more sense to review the artist? are they that likely to change their sterilization habits & bedside manner if they happen to move to a different shop? lish 29.9% / 32

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Failing this, my inclination would be to remove things that are over three years old.  That is to say, reviews that have not been updated during that time. A three year old review is about worthless. Even in well established

I disagree.  Lots of shops stay stable for longer than this, particularly in cases where the artist owns the shop. I wanted to help add a few shops and updates last year. After waiting over a month to get the form or whatever it was from you, I’d lost interest. Don’t get me wrong. I’m sure we all

The forms are available online, and this is what I tell people who mail me asking for them.  If you mailed me and I didn’t write back, I’m sorry.  The last year has been a bit dark for us.  In any event, the URL for the update form is: http://www.rabbithole.org/artist-form.html If there is an existing review that is no longer correct, mail me and I will revise or delete it. — Stan Schwarz              |  "Pretty soon it will be chic to be geek"

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        i’d like to know why SHOPS are being reviewed & not specific ARTISTS. doesn’t it make more sense to review the artist? are they that likely to change their sterilization habits & bedside manner if they happen to move to a different shop?

I think you’ve got a good idea there! Review the artists instead of the shops. Even very well know shops often have somebody working there that you really don’t want a tattoo from. All artist are different especially their tattoo style. Happy tattoos.  Bob

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I disagree.  Lots of shops stay stable for longer than this, particularly in cases where the artist owns the shop.

I live in Walnut Creek, CA (about 20 miles from SF). I love tattoos and visit about every shop I can find on the so called "Bay Area". Very few shops have been stable for even the last year. The stable ones are mostly one man shops where the owner does everything. Employees move around like rabbits. One notable exception is the 222 in SF. Its stable. The forms are available online, and this is what I tell people who mail me asking for them.  If you mailed me and I didn’t write back, I’m sorry.  The last year has been a bit dark for us.  In any event, the URL for the update form is: http://www.rabbithole.org/artist-form.html

Thank you for the URL. I’ll add positive reviews of a few shops as soon as time allows. In the mean time, you can delete Blue Buddha in Berkeley and Diversity in Walnut Creek. One closed the other has no artists. Happy tattoos.  Bob

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I disagree.  Lots of shops stay stable for longer than this, particularly in cases where the artist owns the shop. I live in Walnut Creek, CA (about 20 miles from SF

<snip If you dont mind the drive: www.staircasetattoo.com — Barry..           ******  www.anatometal.com

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<posted and mailed *sigh* I get in this cycle of replying to myself, I’ve really gotta cut it out… Who, in the groups humble opinion, are the best tattooist’s in the Escondido/ Oceanside, CA areas? Whooo! I know this is extremely late, but… Try Avalon in the Clairemont/Mission Bay Area, I hear they’re really good (haven’t been there yet though). I wouldn’t trust anyone in the Escondido area to even *think* about putting a needle near my skin. I usually go to Beachinn Tattoo in Encinitas (off of the Pacific Coast Highway) for all of my piercings and my one and only tattoo. Much luck.

My piercer had mentioned that the only people in Escondido are the people at Art Throb (off of Valley Parkway). I still wouldn’t go there though, I’m quite happy with Beachinn. —- Puck "Lord, what fools these mortals be!"

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                        http://www.tattoos.com/superfly/mike.htm

Look at this site: nothing works. NOTHING. I’ve never seen anything quite so frustrating.         # washo                 everlasting tattoo      san francisco, ca         ^ dawei zhang                                   santa clara, ca

‘Cause you gave Mick a #, too. Nina — :::::: i am nina’s forgotten life ::::: http://home.balcab.ch/nis :::: http://zarathustra.pentragon.net ::: change .chachacha to.ch to e-mail me!

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                        http://www.tattoos.com/superfly/mike.htm

ncs Look at this site: nothing works. NOTHING. I’ve never seen anything quit ncs frustrating.         i think i put that one in hoping he’d update it within a reasonable amount of time. eh. if you (or anyone) runs across a site of his that DOES work, let me know. otherwise, i sort of have to leave the link. ncs ‘Cause you gave Mick a #, too. key:         * = i’ve been tattooed by the artist.         # = i only saw one tattoo by the artist (or only one that i liked                 enough to check credits) but it was *really* nice. this                 means the artist has potential, but it’s not a solid                 recommendation.         ^ = i extra-bonus-a-lot like this artist.         it’s at the top of the actual file, fwiw. lish 33.2% / 32

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<posted and mailed Who, in the groups humble opinion, are the best tattooist’s in the Escondido/ Oceanside, CA areas?

Whooo! I know this is extremely late, but… Try Avalon in the Clairemont/Mission Bay Area, I hear they’re really good (haven’t been there yet though). I wouldn’t trust anyone in the Escondido area to even *think* about putting a needle near my skin. I usually go to Beachinn Tattoo in Encinitas (off of the Pacific Coast Highway) for all of my piercings and my one and only tattoo. Much luck. —- Puck "Lord, what fools these mortals be!"

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Who, in the groups humble opinion, are the best tattooist’s in the Escondido/ Oceanside, CA areas?

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c Who, in the groups humble opinion, are the best tattooist’s in the c Escondido/ Oceanside, CA areas?         i have no idea where escondisisfsasai is. but, here:         from the great list of lish-approved tattooists: + california         kari barba              outer limits            anaheim, ca                         http://net33.com/tattoo/gallery.htm         patty kelley            avalon tattoo studio    san diego, ca         joe leonard             monkey wrench tattoo    santa rosa, ca                         http://www.monkeywrenchtattoo.com/joe’s.html         clark north             outer limits            anaheim, ca                         http://net33.com/tattoo/gallery.htm         # rob semple            streamline              san diego, ca         mike sirot              superfly tattoo         san diego, ca                         http://www.tattoos.com/superfly/mike.htm         # washo                 everlasting tattoo      san francisco, ca         ^ dawei zhang                                   santa clara, ca lish 33.2% / 32

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        hey. here’s version one, at least. i’m going to try to keep this up-to-date. there are a ton of #s in it, so if anyone has urls for these people, PLEASE send them my way. i listed the urls i did find. enjoy. + the great list of lish-approved tattooists last updated: 6-11-99 key:         * = i’ve been tattooed by the artist.         # = i only saw one tattoo by the artist (or only one that i liked                 enough to check credits) but it was *really* nice. this                 means the artist has potential, but it’s not a solid                 recommendation.         ^ = i extra-bonus-a-lot like this artist. reasons to email me:         if there’s an artist you think belongs on this list. send me the                 url to their website & i’ll peruse their work.         if any of these people are assholes & not deserving of business.                 most of these recommendations come from seeing work in                 tattoo mags.         if any information is out of date or missing (ie shop name, url). in the states: + california         kari barba              outer limits            anaheim, ca                         http://net33.com/tattoo/gallery.htm         andrea elston           eastside inc            san francisco, ca         patty kelley            avalon tattoo studio    san diego, ca         # rob semple            streamline              san diego, ca         mike sirot              superfly tattoo         san diego, ca                         http://www.tattoos.com/superfly/mike.htm         # washo                 everlasting tattoo      san francisco, ca         ^ dawei zhang                                   santa clara, ca + colorado         # jeff kopp             emporium of design      denver, co + conneticut         # eric merrill                                  new haven, ct + florida         ^ mario barth           starlight tattoo        miami beach, fl                         http://www.starlighttattoo.com/ + georgia         deano cook              psycho tattoo           marietta, ga                         http://www.psychotat2.com/         cap szumski             timeless tattoo         atlanta, ga                         http://www.timeless-tattoo.com/ + illinois         # john clue             guilty & innocent   chicago, il         patrick cornolo         body basics             chicago, il                         http://www.bodybasics.com/pat/pat.html         # june bug              the zone                chicago, il         * nick wiggins          mark of cain tattoos    champaign, il                         http://www.themarkofcain.com + indiana         st marq                 skinquake precision     indianapolis, in + louisiana         # ramon estevez         electric ladyland       new orleans, la + michigan         ^ suzanne fauser        creative tattoo         ann arbor, mi         ^ tom renshaw           eternal tattoos         livonia, mi         jay wheeler             eternal tattoos         livonia, mi                         http://www.eternal-tattoos.com/wheeler/         # jeff zuck             splash of color         mi + minnesota         # lee carter            tats by lee             coon rapids, mn         jeff kohl               custom electric         hopkins, mn + missouri         * cat spencer           fay’s tattoo            st roberts, mo                         http://www.catbones.com/tattoo.htm + new hampshire         # cory kruger           juli moon designs       seabrook, nh         # juli moon             juli moon designs       seabrook, nh + new jersey         ^ mario barth           starlight tattoo        fairlawn, nj                         http://www.starlighttattoo.com/         paul booth              last rites tattoo       montville, nj                         http://www.darkimages.com + new mexico         # brian everett                                 albuquerque, nm + new york         joe capobianco          lotus tattoo            sayville, ny         # stephan lanphear      white tiger tattoo      rochester, ny         # maya                  third eye               new york city, ny + ohio         # mike dorsey                                   cincinnati, oh         durb morrison           stained skin            columbus, oh                         http://www.stainedskin.com/skdurb/durb.htm + pennsylvania         terry manning           marc’s tattooing        scranton, pa                         http://marcstattooing.com/         shane o’neill           studio 1 tattoos        norwood, pa                         http://www.studio1tattoo.com/ + tennessee         # dan jones             no mercy                murfreesboro, tn + texas         # chris merchant        trilogy tattoo          dallas, tx + washington         # donovan andrews jr    eternal art studio      vancouver, wa everywhere else: + france         alain                   prestige tattoo         paris, france         bebert                                          annecy, france         ^ st

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I am working on the design of a Celtic cross to go on my back  - I had back surgery last year and want it to go around my  1-1/2 inch scar. I’m looking for a tattoo parlor that might have some artists with experience in Celtic designs.  I’m in So. California, or more specifically the South Bay. I can

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People, people, these search engine searches take less than a minute… http://www.art-tattoo.com/ Pat Fish Santa Barbara, CA Rebekah with too much time on her hands today "Glam rock is making a comeback, I swear!" – Jim Weber http://members.aol.com/ta2intl/tattoo.htm – Tattoo International http://www.eskimo.com/~rab/faqpage.html: list of all RAB FAQs – look before you ask!!…..To Reply, CASTRATE (= remove the .balls)

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People, people, these search engine searches take less than a minute…

<snipped, hehe…that word just makes me laugh now… Rebekah with too much time on her hands today

                                          ^^^^^ …today?  yeah, whatever… — timo LMSGU Worldwide

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People, people, these search engine searches take less than a minute… http://www.art-tattoo.com/ Pat Fish Santa Barbara, CA Rebekah with too much time on her hands today "Glam rock is making a comeback, I swear!" – Jim Weber http://members.aol.com/ta2intl/tattoo.htm – Tattoo International http://www.eskimo.com/~rab/faqpage.html: list of all RAB FAQs – look before you ask!!…..To Reply, CASTRATE (= remove the .balls)

(De-lurking for a moment…) Pat’s art is awesome and so is she.  She’s doing a "work in progress" backpiece on me; it will probably take most of the year to finish since I have to travel back and forth from Oregon for sessions. (Re-lurking mode) —

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http://www.art-tattoo.com/ Pat Fish Santa Barbara, CA

I am going down to see Pat the first weekend in May to get my other wristband (right one) done along with a yet-as-to-be-determined celtic design on my inside right forearm. Everything I’ve read about her indicates she’s a simply fabulous person and tattooist. My conversation with her on the phone when I set the appointment up was really enjoyable also. -Eric in SF http://home.earthlink.net/~erichunt

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I greatly enjoyed the experience of having Pat tattoo the Celtic armband on my left arm.  I faxed the design and she made some modifications which I liked very much.  All in all, a great experience.  We also discussed RAB, since she used to post here when I first started lurking. Andrew – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – http://www.art-tattoo.com/ Pat Fish Santa Barbara, CA I am going down to see Pat the first weekend in May to get my other = wristband (right one) done along with a yet-as-to-be-determined celtic = design on my inside right forearm. Everything I’ve read about her = indicates she’s a simply fabulous person and tattooist. My conversation = with her on the phone when I set the appointment up was really enjoyable = also. -Eric in SF http://home.earthlink.net/~erichunt

– Andrew T. Morehead Jr.       Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry University of Maryland-College Park

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Andrew wrote I greatly enjoyed the experience of having Pat tattoo the Celtic armband on my left arm.  

Glad the experience was enjoyable! I’m hoping to get to both Pat and Kari before this year is out.  Screw it; I work hard (sometimes) and I’m going to have the work done by artists I’ve admired for years. So thanks for giving me more to look forward to, aside from her great site. ~ Rebekah "Glam rock is making a comeback, I swear!" – Jim Weber http://members.aol.com/ta2intl/tattoo.htm – Tattoo International http://www.eskimo.com/~rab/faqpage.html: list of all RAB FAQs – look before you ask!!…..To Reply, CASTRATE (= remove the .balls)

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I’m hoping to get to both Pat and Kari before this year is out.  Screw it; I work hard (sometimes) and I’m going to have the work done by artists I’ve admired for years.

Excellent choice.  I have an armband by Pat, and my back is by Kari.  BTW, Kari has a new shop in Orange, CA (I believe), and she’s probably working more out of that shop than the original one in Anaheim.

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yngpunk wrote BTW, Kari has a new shop in Orange, CA (I believe)

Kari Barba’s Outer Limits 3024 W Ball Rd # I, Anaheim, CA 92804 And I can fly right into Orange County. and my back is by Kari.

any pix online?  I love her work! ~ Rebekah "Glam rock is making a comeback, I swear!" – Jim Weber http://members.aol.com/ta2intl/tattoo.htm – Tattoo International http://www.eskimo.com/~rab/faqpage.html: list of all RAB FAQs – look before you ask!!…..To Reply, CASTRATE (= remove the .balls)

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*And I can drive you almost anytime Anaheim or Tustin location… Corine "Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils. "   –Hector Berlioz

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yngpunk wrote BTW, Kari has a new shop in Orange, CA (I believe) Kari Barba’s Outer Limits 3024 W Ball Rd # I, Anaheim, CA 92804 And I can fly right into Orange County.

Actually, the new one is : 125 N. Tustin Ave. Ste. G (corner of Tustin and Chapman) Orange, CA 92867 (714) 744-8288 Haven’t been there yet…plan on checking it out next trip though.  She remodeled her Anaheim shop ~ 2 years ago…looks awesome. and my back is by Kari. any pix online?  I love her work!

Alas, of my work, not yet.  One of these days…probably after I’m done with my sleeve (work by Kim Saigh). But, if you haven’t already, you should check out… – http://net33.com/tattoo/gallery.htm -Steve

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     I recently added a tattoo gallery to my web site, and am looking for more pics to add to it. If any body has any pictures of their tattoos that they would like to donate I would be very greatful. Just e-mail them to me (as an attachment) and I will post them and give you (and your artist) full credit. thanks, Mr-Bungle www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Palms/1586

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hey your page doesnt work just thought id let you know

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Recently I have seen a few people with DICE in the ears. Wearing them as plugs/eyelets. I went throiugh some old magazines form 96-97 and on the cover of TATTOO GALLERY, was a picture of Amy Mann? She had a dice in her ear as well. I am guessing the ones I have been seeing are anywhere from 1/2" to 5/8" Does anyone out there know where I can get some? I would love to get a pair for my ears!! Thanks in advance turbodog

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<snip Does anyone out there know where I can get some? I would love to get a pair for my ears!!

I have been collecting dice for years (over 1500 in my collection … hmmm … may be a pattern here) and I never thought of that. I got most of mine from gaming stores … check you phone book under games or hobbies … if they have D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) they will have dice … My dice range in size from 6mm to 4.5 inches on a face for 6 sided dice and varies on 4, 8, 10, 12 sided … 30, 32, and 100 sided are about an inch to an inch and a half …   -KC The Almost Complete Body Piercing Links List http://www.geocities.com/soho/cafe/8816/list.html

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Archive-name: bodyart/piercing-faq/professional-resources/partC Last-modified: March 02, 1998 Posting-frequency: Monthly URL: http://www.landfield.com/faqs/bodyart/piercing-faq/ Summary: This posting contains information about body piercing. Anyone     interested in the subject and/or who wishes to read/post to     rec.arts.bodyart should read the Piercing FAQ first. The rec.arts.bodyart Piercing FAQ is divided into 28 parts: 1–Introduction 2A–Jewelry Materials 2B–Jewelry Sizes & Designs 2C–Facial Piercings & Their Suggested Jewelry 2D–Body Piercings & Their Suggested Jewelry 2E–Genital Piercings & Their Suggested Jewelry 3–Getting A New Piercing 4A–Professional Organizations, Piercing Instruction 4B–Professional Piercers – United States – Alabama – California 4C–Professional Piercers – United States – Colorado – Iowa 4D–Professional Piercers – United States – Kansas – Nevada 4E–Professional Piercers – United States – New Hampshire – North Dakota 4F–Professional Piercers – United States – Ohio – Pennsylvania 4G–Professional Piercers – United States – Rhode Island – Wyoming 4H–Professional Piercers – Canada 4I–Professional Piercers – Beyond N. America 4J–Professional Piercers – Beyond N. America Cont’d 5–Care Of New Piercings 6–The Healing Process & Healing Problems 7–Healed Piercings 8–Historical Information 9–Resource List 10A–Personal Experiences – Facial & Unisex Piercings 10B–Personal Experiences – Genital Piercings 10C — Personal Experiences – Genital Piercings Cont’d 10D — Personal Experiences – Genital Piercings Cont’d 11A — Jewelry Manufacturers 11B — Jewelry Manufacturers Cont’d All texts written and (c) 1998 by Anne Greenblatt unless otherwise noted.   Please see Part 1 of the FAQ for information regarding copyright and dissemination of the FAQ. Piercer Reviews are provided by readers of rec.arts.bodyart. The Piercer Review form is available at http://www.best.com/~ardvark/review.html If you find your studio listed and feel that you have been misrepresented by a review, or if you have corrections to make in the listing, please email me Studios marked with an asterisk * also manufacturer/distribute body jewelry. Please see Part 11A – B for more information. 4C  PROFESSIONAL PIERCERS – UNITED STATES – COLORADO – IOWA Colorado ADDICTIONS   Piercer: Alicia (aka Punkture; formerly of Bound By Design) BODY GRAPHICS, 3925 B E 120th Ave, Mission Trace Shpg Ctr,   Thornton, 80233, (303) 254-4473   Piercer: Zach of Gothic Steel, Thursdays & Saturdays. BOLDER INK, Northwest corner of 28th and Iris, Willow Springs   Shopping Center, 2nd floor, above Murphy’s   (303) 444-7380   Tattoos and Piercing   Piercer:  Lance   received piercing and tattoo work from Lance: "The shop is very clean and   sterile. Lots of light and space…Lance did my Triangle, which is healing   very nicely. All in all, a better deal for your money, and good feelin’s   when you leave." BOUND BY DESIGN, 1336 E. Colfax, Denver, 80218 (303) 830-7272   Piercer: PJ (owner)   no autoclave and uses only cidex for sterilization.  Hires inexperienced   kids, gives them minimal training, and then passes them off as professional   piercers.  There is always loud, in-your-face kind of music playing;   lighting is poor." BOUND BY DESIGN, 1121 Broadway, Boulder 80302 (303) 786-7272 HOLEY ROLLERS, 332 E. Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs   (719)635-0826   Piercers: Marcea and Toast (both attendees of the Fakir Intensives).   Branding available.   vertical hood piercings from Marcea:  "16-gauge CBR for hood piercing,   14-gauge barbells for nipples. The feel of the shop had a lot to do with   why I chose Holey Rollers; it was clean, bright and the people were   friendly. Marcea was meticulous about sanitation, thoroughly cleaning the   table, using fresh linen, using an autoclave, lots of latex gloves. They   don’t have a huge selection of jewelry but it was certainly adequate. They   made sure I was comfortable, playing great music, using aromatherapy and   helping me with my circular breathing. I was encouraged to come back for   deep cleaning and so they could check the piercings."   <http://ucsub.colorado.edu/~burcham/stress.html, who received a toungue   piercing from Marcea and a nipple piercing from Toast: "My nipple was done   at holey roller’s old shop; they kept the place immaculate, changed gloves   every opportunity they could, had some chilled out music on, and used   aromatherapy to relax me.  Toast and Marcea seem to take their time with   what they’re doing, not trying to rush anything, to get placement and   atmosphere perfect.  Everything was autoclaved, smoking wasn’t allowed,   they have a rather wide selection of jewelry." K & K PIERCING & JEWELRY, 1305 College Ave. (on The Hill), Boulder, 80302   (303) 444-5602   Piercers:  Tony, Koko and Mike   [Previously listed as "trained by Gauntlet" - Gauntlet has confirmed that   their claim is false.] PIKE’S PEAK TATTOO, 519 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Sprgs 80903 (719) 632-6141   Tattoo Artists / Piercers: Bud and Jim VOODOO BODY PIERCING, 1936 S. Broadway, Denver, 80222   (303) 722-3168   http://www.dimensional.com/~calesta/index.html   Piercers: Ricki (male), Lora, Gina, Steve Connecticut *DARKSIDE TATTOOING & PIERCING*, 13 Foxon Blvd., East Haven, 06512   (203) 469-9208   http://n-vision.com/darkside/ TATTOO INTERNATIONAL AND BODY PIERCING, 6C Chester Ave., Wallingford, 06492   (203) 949-1678   Piercer and tattoo artist: Mark Savaikis   Cash only   eyebrow piercings from Mark. She now works as the receptionist at the studio:   "No smoking allowed. Showed ID (18+ only) and signed waiver although I am   known to staff. Employees are tattooed, some pierced, all are neat and clean.   Each artist has photo albums with his tattoos. Only the owner, Mark, pierces;   he has a photo album dedicated to piercings that he has done. Tools are   sterilized in an autoclave. I believe that jewelry is as well. Since I have   patronized this shop for years and know of its reputation I did not ask to   see proof of cleanliness. Written aftercare instructions provided after both   piercings. Mark went over them with me before I left the studio and said to   call if there were any problems. The eyebrow piercing grew out in less than a   month; I had it repierced but it grew out again. Mark’s bedside manner was   great. I’m a whiner, and am teased as such, but Mark was gentle and e   encouraging during the piercing. I would never trust anyone else, at least   not in CT, as I have seen damage done by other piercers." Washington, DC PERFORATIONS, 900 M Street NW, 20001, on the corner, lower level,   one block from the Mt. Vernon Square Metro Station   (202) 289-8863   http://www.access.digex.net/~perforat   Piercers: Tashi (attendee of the Fakir Intensives and Gauntlet Training   Seminars, member of the APP), and Jason "Spike" Simmons, and Michael "Fish"   Fisher   Apprentice: Luis Garcia   Sun – Thu 1-8pm, Fri – Sat 1-9pm   Mention RAB and receive 5% off jewelry.   who received a tongue piercing from Tashi: "Everything was organized and   sterilized carefully, leaving little chance for cross-contamination. Tashi is   an absolutely stellar piercer. Her bedside manner is terrific and her skills   are exceptional. I felt completely comfortable and trusting of her. She is   very well-trained."   lobe, and anti-tragus piercings from Jason prior to his employment: "Overall   the shop was great. Everything was sterile and clean, no smoking was allowed,     nor was touching jewelry with unwashed hands, everything was autoclaved.   Jason is a great piercer in my opinion, his bedside manner was perfect, he   made the tension melt right out of me. He was a perfectionist [with]   placement." LEATHER RACK, 1723 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC  20009,   (202) 797-7401   Piercer: Frank (attendee of the Gauntlet Piercer Training Seminars) Florida ======= ADVANCED TATTOO STUDIO, see BODY PIERCING BY BINK BELLY BUTTON, Daytona Beach   (904) 239-9600   http://www.learntopierce.com   Piercer: Ira BLUE DEVIL TATTOO GALLERY, 1603 E. 7th Ave., Ybor City, Tampa   (813) 241-OUCH   Cash/credit cards   Piercer: Amber   received matching helix piercings from Amber: "The shop is a smoke free   environment. The piercing area is away from the tattoo area. Amber was   incredibly helpful and answered most questions before I asked them and she   took as much time as I needed to get ready for and recover from the   piercings. Amber gives a prepared statment to each client, even if they are   return customers, on the methods of sterilization used. All items were   individually sterilized; each item was opened in front of the me. I brought   the rings in and she autoclaved them again, even though they were, just to be   100% sure that what she put in was sterile. I’ve been there when the   autoclave was spore tested. She also changes gloves after every preparatory   action. Amber has been piercing 4-5 years, the majority of which were spent   at an extremely busy street shop. She is very calming before, during and   after the piercing. She even cleaned a blood drop off my

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Archive-name: bodyart/piercing-faq/professional-resources/partC Last-modified: March 02, 1998 Posting-frequency: Monthly URL: http://www.landfield.com/faqs/bodyart/piercing-faq/ Summary: This posting contains information about body piercing. Anyone     interested in the subject and/or who wishes to read/post to     rec.arts.bodyart should read the Piercing FAQ first. The rec.arts.bodyart Piercing FAQ is divided into 28 parts: 1–Introduction 2A–Jewelry Materials 2B–Jewelry Sizes & Designs 2C–Facial Piercings & Their Suggested Jewelry 2D–Body Piercings & Their Suggested Jewelry 2E–Genital Piercings & Their Suggested Jewelry 3–Getting A New Piercing 4A–Professional Organizations, Piercing Instruction 4B–Professional Piercers – United States – Alabama – California 4C–Professional Piercers – United States – Colorado – Iowa 4D–Professional Piercers – United States – Kansas – Nevada 4E–Professional Piercers – United States – New Hampshire – North Dakota 4F–Professional Piercers – United States – Ohio – Pennsylvania 4G–Professional Piercers – United States – Rhode Island – Wyoming 4H–Professional Piercers – Canada 4I–Professional Piercers – Beyond N. America 4J–Professional Piercers – Beyond N. America Cont’d 5–Care Of New Piercings 6–The Healing Process & Healing Problems 7–Healed Piercings 8–Historical Information 9–Resource List 10A–Personal Experiences – Facial & Unisex Piercings 10B–Personal Experiences – Genital Piercings 10C — Personal Experiences – Genital Piercings Cont’d 10D — Personal Experiences – Genital Piercings Cont’d 11A — Jewelry Manufacturers 11B — Jewelry Manufacturers Cont’d All texts written and (c) 1998 by Anne Greenblatt unless otherwise noted. Please see Part 1 of the FAQ for information regarding copyright and dissemination of the FAQ. Piercer Reviews are provided by readers of rec.arts.bodyart. The Piercer Review form is available at http://www.best.com/~ardvark/review.html If you find your studio listed and feel that you have been misrepresented by a review, or if you have corrections to make in the listing, please email me Studios marked with an asterisk * also manufacturer/distribute body jewelry. Please see Part 11A – B for more information. 4C  PROFESSIONAL PIERCERS – UNITED STATES – COLORADO – IOWA Colorado ADDICTIONS   Piercer: Alicia (aka Punkture; formerly of Bound By Design) BODY GRAPHICS, 3925 B E 120th Ave, Mission Trace Shpg Ctr,   Thornton, 80233, (303) 254-4473   Piercer: Zach of Gothic Steel, Thursdays & Saturdays. BOLDER INK, Northwest corner of 28th and Iris, Willow Springs   Shopping Center, 2nd floor, above Murphy’s   (303) 444-7380   Tattoos and Piercing   Piercer:  Lance   received piercing and tattoo work from Lance: "The shop is very clean and   sterile. Lots of light and space…Lance did my Triangle, which is healing   very nicely. All in all, a better deal for your money, and good feelin’s   when you leave." BOUND BY DESIGN, 1336 E. Colfax, Denver, 80218 (303) 830-7272   Piercer: PJ (owner)   no autoclave and uses only cidex for sterilization.  Hires inexperienced   kids, gives them minimal training, and then passes them off as professional   piercers.  There is always loud, in-your-face kind of music playing;   lighting is poor." BOUND BY DESIGN, 1121 Broadway, Boulder 80302 (303) 786-7272 HOLEY ROLLERS, 332 E. Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs   (719)635-0826   Piercers: Marcea and Toast (both attendees of the Fakir Intensives).   Branding available.   vertical hood piercings from Marcea:  "16-gauge CBR for hood piercing,   14-gauge barbells for nipples. The feel of the shop had a lot to do with   why I chose Holey Rollers; it was clean, bright and the people were   friendly. Marcea was meticulous about sanitation, thoroughly cleaning the   table, using fresh linen, using an autoclave, lots of latex gloves. They   don’t have a huge selection of jewelry but it was certainly adequate. They   made sure I was comfortable, playing great music, using aromatherapy and   helping me with my circular breathing. I was encouraged to come back for   deep cleaning and so they could check the piercings."   <http://ucsub.colorado.edu/~burcham/stress.html, who received a toungue   piercing from Marcea and a nipple piercing from Toast: "My nipple was done   at holey roller’s old shop; they kept the place immaculate, changed gloves   every opportunity they could, had some chilled out music on, and used   aromatherapy to relax me.  Toast and Marcea seem to take their time with   what they’re doing, not trying to rush anything, to get placement and   atmosphere perfect.  Everything was autoclaved, smoking wasn’t allowed,   they have a rather wide selection of jewelry." K & K PIERCING & JEWELRY, 1305 College Ave. (on The Hill), Boulder, 80302   (303) 444-5602   Piercers:  Tony, Koko and Mike   [Previously listed as "trained by Gauntlet" - Gauntlet has confirmed that   their claim is false.] PIKE’S PEAK TATTOO, 519 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Sprgs 80903 (719) 632-6141   Tattoo Artists / Piercers: Bud and Jim VOODOO BODY PIERCING, 1936 S. Broadway, Denver, 80222   (303) 722-3168   http://www.dimensional.com/~calesta/index.html   Piercers: Ricki (male), Lora, Gina, Steve Connecticut *DARKSIDE TATTOOING & PIERCING*, 13 Foxon Blvd., East Haven, 06512   (203) 469-9208   http://n-vision.com/darkside/ TATTOO INTERNATIONAL AND BODY PIERCING, 6C Chester Ave., Wallingford, 06492   (203) 949-1678   Piercer and tattoo artist: Mark Savaikis   Cash only   eyebrow piercings from Mark. She now works as the receptionist at the studio:   "No smoking allowed. Showed ID (18+ only) and signed waiver although I am   known to staff. Employees are tattooed, some pierced, all are neat and clean.   Each artist has photo albums with his tattoos. Only the owner, Mark, pierces;   he has a photo album dedicated to piercings that he has done. Tools are   sterilized in an autoclave. I believe that jewelry is as well. Since I have   patronized this shop for years and know of its reputation I did not ask to   see proof of cleanliness. Written aftercare instructions provided after both   piercings. Mark went over them with me before I left the studio and said to   call if there were any problems. The eyebrow piercing grew out in less than a   month; I had it repierced but it grew out again. Mark’s bedside manner was   great. I’m a whiner, and am teased as such, but Mark was gentle and e   encouraging during the piercing. I would never trust anyone else, at least   not in CT, as I have seen damage done by other piercers." Washington, DC PERFORATIONS, 900 M Street NW, 20001, on the corner, lower level,   one block from the Mt. Vernon Square Metro Station   (202) 289-8863   http://www.access.digex.net/~perforat   Piercers: Tashi (attendee of the Fakir Intensives and Gauntlet Training   Seminars, member of the APP), and Jason "Spike" Simmons, and Michael "Fish"   Fisher   Apprentice: Luis Garcia   Sun – Thu 1-8pm, Fri – Sat 1-9pm   Mention RAB and receive 5% off jewelry.   who received a tongue piercing from Tashi: "Everything was organized and   sterilized carefully, leaving little chance for cross-contamination. Tashi is   an absolutely stellar piercer. Her bedside manner is terrific and her skills   are exceptional. I felt completely comfortable and trusting of her. She is   very well-trained."   lobe, and anti-tragus piercings from Jason prior to his employment: "Overall   the shop was great. Everything was sterile and clean, no smoking was allowed,   nor was touching jewelry with unwashed hands, everything was autoclaved.   Jason is a great piercer in my opinion, his bedside manner was perfect, he   made the tension melt right out of me. He was a perfectionist [with]   placement." LEATHER RACK, 1723 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC  20009,   (202) 797-7401   Piercer: Frank (attendee of the Gauntlet Piercer Training Seminars) Florida ======= ADVANCED TATTOO STUDIO, see BODY PIERCING BY BINK BELLY BUTTON, Daytona Beach   (904) 239-9600   http://www.learntopierce.com   Piercer: Ira BLUE DEVIL TATTOO GALLERY, 1603 E. 7th Ave., Ybor City, Tampa   (813) 241-OUCH   Cash/credit cards   Piercer: Amber   received matching helix piercings from Amber: "The shop is a smoke free   environment. The piercing area is away from the tattoo area. Amber was   incredibly helpful and answered most questions before I asked them and she   took as much time as I needed to get ready for and recover from the   piercings. Amber gives a prepared statment to each client, even if they are   return customers, on the methods of sterilization used. All items were   individually sterilized; each item was opened in front of the me. I brought   the rings in and she autoclaved them again, even

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