rec.arts.bodyart: Piercing FAQ 4C--Professional Piercers & Jewelry Manufacturers - United States - G-M
Anne Greenblatt
Last-modified: January 03, 1995
Posting-frequency: Monthly
Summary: This posting contains information about body piercing. Anyone
interested in the subject and/or wishes to read/post to rec.arts.bodyart
should read the Piercing FAQ first.
The rec.arts.bodyart Piercing FAQ is broken up into 18 parts:
1--Introduction
2A--Jewelry Materials
2B--Jewelry Sizes & Designs
2C--Unisex Piercings & Their Suggested Jewelry
2D--Genital Piercings & Their Suggested Jewelry
3--Getting A New Piercing
4A--Professional Organizations, Instruction, Misc. Suppliers
4B--Professional Piercers & Jewelry Manufacturers - United States - A-F
4C--Professional Piercers & Jewelry Manufacturers - United States - G-M
4D--Professional Piercers & Jewelry Manufacturers - United States - N-Z
4E--Professional Piercers & Jewelry Manufacturers - beyond the United States
5--Care Of New Piercings
6--Problems And Hazards
7--Healed Piercings
8--Misc. Info
9--Resource List
10A -- Personal Experiences - Facial & Unisex Piercings
10B -- Personal Experiences - Genital Piercings
10C -- Personal Experiences - Genital Piercings Cont'd
All texts written and (c) 1995 by Anne Greenblatt unless otherwise noted.
Please see Part 1 of the FAQ for information regarding copyright and
dissemination of the FAQ.
DISCLAIMER! The Piercing FAQ contains material of a sexually explicit nature.
Piercing jewelry suppliers are noted with an asterisk. Please note that when
requesting a wholesale price list, most manufacturers require proof of
business/copy of business license.
Comments regarding piercers and manufacturers are based on reports provided
by readers of rec.arts.bodyart. Comments regarding jewelry and service noted
in [ ] provided by Anne Greenblatt. The piercers, manufacturers and
instructors/instructional schools appearing on this list are by no means
endorsed by rec.arts.bodyart.
4C PROFESSIONAL PIERCERS & JEWELRY MANUFACTURERS -
UNITED STATES - G-M
Georgia
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ENCHANTED WIZARDS, 3601 S. Lumpkin Road, Columbus, (706) 687-5354
Piercer and tattoo artist: Ed Powell; does not perform piercings below
the waist.
Carries jewelry by Pleasurable Piercings, Rings & Things, and 5th Ave.
James/Shiva (shiva...@aol.com) reports that he has seen good work
by Ed.
*MODERN BODY / MIND ALTERATIONS*, 1-800-646-0393
High-quality jewelry distributor by US maufacturers
OBSCURITIES @ URBAN TRIBE, 1131 Euclid Avenue, Little Five Points,
Atlanta, 30307
(404) 523-5544
Piercer: Deann Cooper, attendee of Fakirđs Body Piercing Intensives, and
apprenticed under him for both piercing and branding.
Recommended by Saro's Shadow (Pan...@vespucci.iquest.com) who received
her vertical hood piercing from Deann: "Staff very re-assuring and friendly,
as well as knowledgable. All jewelry and tools autoclaved. Deann wore
gloves,
which she changed three times. Used biohazard container to dipose of sharps.
Good selection of jewelry, with input from Deann - 3/8" SSS 12g barbell,
selected after reviewing my anatomy. Deann was wonderful! I spent
considerable
time on the phone with her before driving 4 hours to be pierced. Thorough
explanations, lots of warmth and reassurance."
PIERCING EXPERIENCE, Sacred Heart Tattoo, 483 Moreland Avenue,
NE, Little Five Points, Suite 5, penthouse, Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 222-0393
Piercers: Brian Skellie, Kevin Corella, Dana Booker
Call for information and appointments. Highly recommended by Carrie
(epi...@ufcc.ufl.edu) who has received several piercings from Brian.
Hawaii
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EXOTIC BEAUTY, (808) 926-2942
Piercer: Robert
PIERCING ELF, 94-356 Waipahu
(808) 671-0867
Piercer: Erin Figueroa
By appointment only.
PROVOCATIVE PIERCING, 1825 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 201, Honolulu
(808) 941-2800
Piercers: Erin Figueroa and Gus Diamond; jewelry from Gauntlet
Recommended by Brent White(0...@pnet16.navy.mil) who received a nipple
piercing from Erin: "The shop was VERY clean, Erin was very personable and
knowledgeable. LOTS of jewlry with terrific selection. Equipment was
sterile...
EXTRMELY sanitary. Erin was more than happy to answer any/all questions
after
piercing (this included phone calls as well) and had EXCELLENT bedside
manners,
understanding patients' cautiousness and meaning of this bodyart."
Also recommended by Lyn Smith (ez01...@rocky.ucdavis.edu) who comments that
the shop is clean, piercer was clear about aftercare, and that her
navel piercing
healed without complications.
Illinois
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*BODY BASICS*, 613 W. Briar, Chicago, 60613, (312)404-5838
bba...@interserv.com
http://www.io.org/~bbasics
Piercers: Reverend Mad Jack (all piercings), Mita Saldana and Barbara
Pierce. Appointment recommended. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 2-10 pm;
Friday - Saturday, Noon - Midnight; Sunday, 2-6 pm. The shop also does
tattoos.
Manufacturer of 316L jewelry. Mail-order price-list available.
Featured in Issue 5 (Feb. 95) of Tattoo _Savage_; _In the Flesh_; _Tattoo
Revue_ #16.
Recommended by several readers, incl. Marla
(clay...@casbah.acns.nwu.edu), who received a navel piercing from
Hank; she found him to be very thoughtful in explaining things and
to have a great "bedside" manner.
Recommended by Eric McGlohon (er...@dekard.com) who has received frenum and
both nipple piercings from Barbra: "Very thorough discussion on
aftercare and
cleaning. Pretty good selection of jewlery, work enviroment very
clean. Good bedside
manners."
Emily Marymont (emar...@students.uiuc.edu) was dissatisfied with
her experience at Body Basics, and felt that Jack was very
condescending, did not offer much information on the piercing procedure
and evaded her questions or input; she also felt ģrushedē during and after
the piercing.
BOGART'S CASABLANCA, 502 E. John St., Champaign, IL (217) 328-2668
Do not perform genital piercings. call for hours.
Piercers: Travis, recommended by Folo (FL Watkins,
fo...@prairienet.org); he and his wife received nipple piercings. Travis
has some medical training, is concerned with safety and sterilization.
Folo warns that Bogart's employs other piercers who use guns on ears
and noses.
CHRIS, (312) 404-6107
Pierces in his home studio, by appt only. Chris has been piercing for
about 12 years.
GUILTY AND INNOCENT PRODUCTIONS, Chicago
Piercer: Mike Leatherman
Highly recommended by Terrie (7262...@CompuServe.COM) who
received her Tragus piercing from Mike.
I'M NO ANGEL PRODUCTIONS, 2606 W. Farmington Rd., Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-4930
Piercer: Wanda Harper, currently apprenticing under Mad Jack of Body
Basics. Wide selection of jewelry. May or may not do genital piercings
at this time. Contact Emily Marymont (emar...@ux4.cso.uiuc.edu) for
reference.
MARK OF CAIN TATTOOS, 207 W. Green St., Champaign, IL, (217) 355-9472
Piercer: Nick Wiggins, self-taught. Does not perform genital piercings.
Also the tattoo artist. By appointment only.
SKIN OF A DIFFERENT COLOR, Aurora
(708) 620-0555
Piercer: Greg
Recommended by Snoh...@aol.com.
TATU TATTOO, 1754 W. North Ave., Chicago
(312) 772-8288
Piercer: Bliss Frings [(312) 409-2077, Earto...@aol.com],
attendee of the Gauntlet Piercer Training Seminars, coordinator of the
Gauntlet Piercing Seminars in Chicago.
Friday, Sat. and Sun. 1 - 9pm, weekdays by appointment.
Highly recommended by Laura Bryannan (la...@isp.nwu.edu) as ģinformed,
caring, and took the time to help me make an informed decision about my
new piercings.ē
TRIBAL PIG PIERCINGS, at Lady Hawke Ink, 8609 Giant City Road,
Carbondale, 62901
(618) 529-4809, voice mail 827-4487, ext. 3, PIG...@aol.com
Piercer: "Pig", relatively new to the field, attendee of Fakir's Body
Piercing Intensives. Worked as a dialysis technician for 10 years.
Walk-ins welcome. 3 - 7 pm Wednesday and Thursday; Tuesday, Friday
and Saturday 7 - ? Carries Pleasurable Piercings jewelry and supplies.
Practices OSHA standards for sterilization procedures.
Indiana
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BODY ACCENTS, 5420 N. College Ave., Indianapolis (317) 259-1950
Piercing on a walk-in basis. Branding available.
Piercers: Kent Fazekis (attendee of Fakir Intensives, board member of
the APP) and Crystal Sims (attendee of Gauntlet Piercer Training
Seminars).
Carries jewelry and supplies from Lucky, Sine Qua Non Niobium, Good Art
Co., Body Circle, WA Creations.
FUTURE SHOCK, 6323 Ferguson, Indianapolis, 46220, (317) 251-6957
and 101 E. Kirkwood, (812) 334-7981.
Carries piercing jewelry of assorted quality; Kent at Body Accents
remarks that the shop owner encourages people to buy jewelry and
supplies from him and pierce themselves, and that he has not
demonstrated any knowledge of proper piercing technique and care based
on the information he gives customers.
THE "M" PLAN, 407 S. College Ave., Bloomington, (812) 323-8020
Tuesday - Sunday, 10am to midnight.
Piercer: Jim
Recommended by Matt Conrad (mco...@indiana.edu) who received his navel
and nipple piercings from Jim: "The piercing room seemed very sterile;
autoclave sterilization was used. The jewlery selection was a little
sparse, but
the pieces available were of top quality. Jim was very friendly and
professional.
He definitely seemed to be an excellent piercer, and others that I know
who have
been pierced by Jim agreed. He provides his pager number should an emergency
arise."
RED RING STUDIOS, 139 1/2 S 5th St, Richmond, 47374
(317) 966-4667, Located in the lower level of tangles Salon.
Piercer: J.L. Weatherford, by appt only. Carries Gauntlet,
Pleasurable Piercings, & Silver Anchor jewelry/supplies.
Iowa
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ARBUCKLE'S TATTOO & PIERCING EMPORIUM, 97 1/2 16th Ave SW, Cedar
Rapids, 52404, (319) 363-1242
AXIOM, 412 1/2 E 5th Street, Des Moines
(515) 246-0414, pager (515) 235-0362
Piercer: Davo (formerly piercing at Creative Images)
Recommended by Derek Lowe (lo...@warp.msoe.edu) as very conscientious
with technique and hygiene.
KING STINGRAYđS, Iowa City
Piercer: Shannon Cleveland, trained by Raelyn and Mad Jack.
Recommended by T. Richards (tdri...@red.weeg.uiowa.edu) who received a nipple
repiercing from Shannon.
LASTING IMPRESSIONS, 111 Main Street, Ames, (515) 233-2819
*LION'S MARK INDUSTRIES*, PO Box 1753, Iowa City, 52240
(319) 339-8839
Manufacturer of 304LV stainless steel rings with hematite beads, tusks,
as well as more
uniquely designed captive coil and bar rings; internally-threaded 12 and
10ga barbells.
304LV is harder and less flexible than 316L or LV, which some piercers
may find
disagreeable.
[The sample 14ga 5/8" "tension ring" - a tepered captive bead ring - is
indeed very
inflexible! Brass jaw pliers are definitely reqiured to safely torque
the ring. The ring
has a very nice finish, though. 12/95]
MOON MYSTIQUE, 114 1/2 E. College #16, Iowa City, 52240,
(319) 338-5752 Carries Gauntlet, Hellion House jewelry.
Appts & walk-ins welcome. No autoclave on premises.
SHANNON CLEVELAND (formerly of King Stingrays), Beaute'
Techniques, 156 Old Capitol Mall, (319) 338-0034
Trained by Raelyn and Mad Jack. This shop may be closed
1/27/94
Kentucky
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QUEEN OF HEARTS, 829 N. Dixie Highway, Radcliffe
(502) 351-4800
Noon to 9pm Monday through Saturday, 1 to 4pm Sunday. Closed
Wednesday. Other hours by appt.
Louisiana
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ART ACCENT TATTOOING, 1014 N Rampart, New Orleans, 70116,
(504) 596-OUCH
Piercer: Annette
RINGS OF DESIRE, 1128 Decatur St, New Orleans, 70116,
(504) 524-6147. Located upstairs from Boomerang.
Piercer: Elayne "Angel" Binnie, formerly of Gauntlet LA.
Open noon-8 pm. Closed Mon-Tues. Certified Master Piercer.
Lani Teshima-Miller, Manager of the r.a.b Tattoo FAQ (la...@lava.net),
and was very impressed by her professionalism, informativeness,
friendliness, and 39 piercings! Recommended unconditionally.
She suggests mentioning the Internet and r.a.b. when visiting
the shop.
Maine
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PORTLAND TATTOO SHOP, Congress St, Portland, (207) 772-4662
Piercer: Gabe. Orders jewelry from Pleasurable Piercings and
Gauntlet.
Gabe has relocated to Rites of Passage, Boston, MA. (3/95)
Maryland
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*BLUNTED STEEL*, 29 E. Main Street, Lower Level, Westminster, 21157
1-800-935-7007, Fax (410) 486-8364
Manufacturer of 316L stainless steel 14 and 12ga internally threaded
barbells with a wide selection of solid ends (balls, discs, dice, hardware);
316L steel and Nb captive bead rings; earlets. Competatively priced.
Wholesale catalog available. VISA/Mastercard accepted.
CAPITOL TATTOO, 7920 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, (301) 585-3483
Limited selection of jewelry.
*HARM CITY*, Baltimore, 1-800-4-MY-RING (1-800-469-7464)
Manufacturer of 316L steel jewelry in the basic designs and in more unique
designs - barbell/LaBret ends in ģIndustrialē forms - dice, spike, screw,
bolt, etc. Retail and wholesale pricelists available. Not all rings
annealed.
Mirror-finish. UPS COD.
MOON-STAR UNIQUES, Ellicott City
Maria (mbe...@stsci.edu) received a too-shallow and problematic navel
piercing (16ga). She cites that the piercer only performs ear and navel
piercings, and is very misinformed about the standards of piercing (she
instructed Maria that a hoop earring would be suitable for the navel
piercing after healing).
STICKY FINGERS, Fells Point
Maria (mbe...@stsci.edu) reports she received good follow-up advice on the
problematic piercing she received at MOON-STAR UNIQUES.
Massachusetts
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HUBBA HUBBA, 932 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, (617) 492-9082
ADAM MEYERSON, 3 Horn Face, 45 Olive Str, Northampton, 01060,
(413) 582-0424. Private appts only.
PRAKTICKLY WORNE, Northampton
Piercer: Annie B. (see PRIMITIVE LEATHER), one day a week.
PRIMITIVE LEATHER, 267 Pleasant St, Northampton, 01060,
(413) 586-2097
Piercer: Annie B. (replacing Joe J.)
RITES OF PASSAGE, 107 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA , (617) 783-1918
Piercers: Gabe (formerly of Portland Tattoo Shop, MN); Joe J. Trained
by Fakir Musafar.
Pierces Mon-Wed, and Friday 2:30-7pm, Sat 12:30-7 pm.
Shop also contains artifacts from primitive societies.
Recommended by umw...@world.std.com, who received a septum piercing
from Gabe.
VISUAL CHANGES, East Longmeadow
Piercer: Brian
Michigan
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AMULET, 2312 S. Division, Grand Rapids
(616) 243-9500
Piercer: Kim
Recommended by fred.d...@wmich.edu.
EAR AND THERE, Westland
Piercer: Ron
Eric McGlohon (er...@dekard.com) warns: "Ron was very rude &
unprofessional, would
not show me his autocalve and recomends alcohol as aftercare;
cleanliness of work
enviroment questionable."
INKPORIUM TATTOOS, Michigan Ave., Lansing
(517) 484-1115
Piercer: Morganna, highly recommended by Erika Ferguson (see Vertical
Hood Piercing Experience, FAQ Part 10B)
*INSANE CREATIONS* / BODY JEWEL'S, 621 E. Wiliam, Ann Arbor, 48104
(313) 332-0058
Piercer: Rob Petroff, with 6 years' experience; apprenticed for 1 year;
current board member of the APP. Noon to 9 pm Monday through Saturday.
Manufacturer of 316L surgical steel internally-threaded straight barbells;
steel and niobium rings with counter-bored steel beads; very competative
prices. Wholesale/retail pricelist avail. UPS COD.
Recommended by Stephania Holdorf (st...@grfn.org): "Rob is very knowledgable
about the piercing business. I would strongly recommend him to anyone.
I have
recieved 8 piercings from him that I've been able to keep. He was very
careful in
doing my piercings and all instruments and the room were sterile. He is
careful to
explain to you what you need to do to care for your piercing and he is
open to all
questions you may have. He is willing to repeat things also, if you
don't understand
or just ask again."
[The rings Rob sent was of excellent quality. 2/95]
TATTOOS & PIERCINGS BY MAGIC MIKE & LORRETTA, 2820 S Cedar,
Lansing, 48910, (517) 887-6966
Minnesota
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ABSOLUTE TATTOO, 714 Washington Ave., SE Minneapolis
(612) 378-7534
Piercer: Sarah Ruehmann
Bridget Kromhout (ent...@sorry.cs.umn.edu) consulted Sarah about
her nipple piercing. "Though i didn't have an appointment, she gave me some
good advice and agreed that i should change to a barbell, helped me pick out
jewelry, autoclaved it, and changed it for me. i am going to go to her
from now
on, since she seems to be more professional and have a more sterile
environment
as well as more knowledge."
JOCK, 20 Grove Street #80, Minneapolis (Nicollet Island)
(612) 362-0607
Contact cyn...@email.lommen.com for reference.
Prefers to use niobium rings unless you bring your own suitable jewelry.
Highly recommended by Cyn-Bad (see above entry) to be relaxed,
hygienic. Also recommended by Paul Rye (see above entry).
ST. SABRINA'S PARLOR IN PERGATORY
(612) 874-7360
Piercer: Jamie
Recommended by Cyn-Bad (see above entries) to be friendly, helpful,
knowledgeable, and with a wide selection of jewelry. Also recommended
by Paul Rye (see above entries) and Tammi (cc...@ix.netcom.com).
Missouri
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*ALTERNATIVE ART TATTOO & PIERCING STUDIO*, 807 Locust St., Columbia,
65201
(314) 874-8145, dtin...@mail.coin.missouri.edu
Sunday - Tuesday, 12-8pm; Wednesday - Saturday, 12-10pm.
Piercer: Don Tinsley, with 6 years' experience. Jay may no longer work
there.
Manufactures own jewelry.
Beth Young (ccb...@showme.missouri.edu) received a horizontal hood piercing
from Jay: "His bedside manners were good. I was nervous when I sat in
the chair
but he explained everything that he was doing and it helped me
relax.From what I
know know, the jewelry is not right for my body. I have chubby thighs
and I should
have tried a vertical pierce. My pierce has healed crooked. I have
thought about
taking the pierce out but I like the jewelry there, even if it doesn't
have the same
effect as when it was first pierced. Jewelry selection was limited.
They make their
jewelry in the store. When I was looking for a larger guage ring, I had
to look at
several rings before I found one that was acceptable. (found 2 that had
nicks in
the ring). Sterilization of all equipment was done in an autoclave."
EXTREMUS BODY PIERCING, 4037 Broadway, Kansas City, 64111,
(816) 756-1142
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Piercing FAQ Manager for rec.arts.bodyart
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