rec.arts.bodyart: Piercing FAQ 4C--Professional Piercers & Jewelry Manufacturers - United States - D-K
Anne Greenblatt
Archive-name: bodyart/piercing-faq/professional-resources/partC
Last-modified: August 05, 1996
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 24 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
4B--Professional Piercers & Jewelry Manufacturers - United States - A-C
4C--Professional Piercers & Jewelry Manufacturers - United States - D-K
4D--Professional Piercers & Jewelry Manufacturers - United States - L-N
4E--Professional Piercers & Jewelry Manufacturers - United States - O-P
4F--Professional Piercers & Jewelry Manufacturers - United States - Q-Z
4G--Professional Piercers & Jewelry Manufacturers - Canada
4H--Professional Piercers & Jewelry Manufacturers - beyond N. America
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
10D -- 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 - D-K
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Washington, DC
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Angela (formerly of ROSEY CROSS), (202) 234-7763.
Drew Lewis of Perforations and I have both found problems with most of
the piercings we have seen which she had performed. Improper
placement, jewelry dimensions, not to mention her use of a short-
shafted silver nostril screw in a fresh piercing which I exchanged
jewelry for recently (5/95).
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
perf...@access.digex.net
Piercers: Drew Lewis, attendee of the Fakir Intensives; and Tashi, attendee
of the Gauntlet Piercer Training Seminars; and Jason.
Drew is a member of the Ass'n of Professional Piercers.
Large selection of quality 316L/LVM steel, niobium, titanium, acrylic, nylon
jewelry, aftercare products from Bactine to Zinc. Publications, including
_Body Play_ and _PFIQ_ , available for sale and reference.
Mention RAB and receive 5% off jewelry.
Recommended by Ted Ellis (cool...@cais.com) who received a navel piercing
from Drew, as hygienic, quick, and informed.
LEATHER RACK, 1723 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009,
(202) 797-7401
Piercer: Frank; not all piercings available. Attendee of the Gauntlet
Piercer Training Seminars.
Call to schedule an appt at the shop. Carries HTC, Gauntlet and Silver
Anchor jewelry.
LOGGER, Home/TDD (202) 726-5159
Logger no longer pierces at Leather Rack.
Florida
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ARTISTIC ARMOR TATTOOING, 11158 N. 30th St., Tampa 33612
Piercer: Vicki Harris
BODY DESIGNS, 5 S. Ocean Ave., Daytona Beach, 32118
(904) 248-0895
See BODY DESIGNS, New York.
*BRAVO* Mail Order, P.O. Box 76919, Tampa, 33675-1919
(813) 621-4470, fax: 689-3041
Wholesale inquiries welcome
[I have been very pleased with BRAVO - jewelry quality, customer service,
and delivery have all been excellent and consistent. 11/95]
*BRAVO* Retail Store, 333 Falkenburg Rd N, Ste C-307, Tampa,
33619, (813) 689-1414
Piercer: Mike Natali, formerly of Silver Anchor, offers training in body
piercing. Their stainless steel jewelry line is extensive and includes many
unique pieces, and they can custom-make almost anything.
*ELITE EXOTIC BODY JEWELRY, INC.*, 20705 US 301, Dade City, 33525-6665,
(352) 583-4547, 1-800-848-7464
Bulk wholesale ONLY (sister company to SILVER ANCHOR, INC., see below).
Manufacturer of 316L annealed stainless steel jewelry.
INSTANT GRATIFICATION PIERCING, FL
*LEATHER TIGER*, 1411 7th Avenue, Tampa, 33602,
(813) 248-8814, (813) 831-6482
Piercer: Doug Shelton (also a trained nurse); all piercers have some
medical training. Manufacturer of jewelry in 316L stainless steel, niobium,
and other precious metals. Catalog $3.
[Although the catalog boasts a commitment to quality service and products,
I have found both to be less than satisfactory. 9/94]
Apparently LEATHER TIGER has changed hands to INSTANT GRATIFICATION
PIERCING.
*LEATHER TIGER*, 122 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, 32801
(407) 839-0710
Open Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5 pm, 8 pm to midnight.
All piercers have some medical training. Piercing by appointment
and walk-in.
*LEATHER TIGER*, 1412 Bay View Court, Ft. Myers, FL 33901
(813) 334 4084
Open Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5 pm, 8 pm to midnight.
All piercers have some medical training. Piercing by appointment and
walk-in.
LKC, Apopka, (407) 884-9510
Piercer: Lynn
Highly recommended by Fluffy (flu...@gate.net), who has received
six piercings from Lynn.
*P - BODYąS PARTS*, 1836 Mandolin Way, Holiday, FL 34690
(813) 715-1234
Manufacturer of 316L stainless steel captive bead rings and barbells
(straight, curved, circular;threading dependent on gauge); niobium
captive bead rings. Only the larger gauges annealed.
Retail and wholesale pricelists available, $1.
[The 16 & 14ga CBR samples were unevenly polished and very hard; there
was no way to get the bead out of the 16ga 5/16" ring without using
pliers and damaging it. They sent me a screw-on needle tip which did not
fit the barbell it was intended to; the bevel was marred apparently during
the threading process, making it unfit for use. 7/95]
*SILVER ANCHOR INC.*, 20705 US 301, Dade City, FL 33525-6665
(352) 583-4447, fax (352) 583-3191, 1-800-848-7464
Manufacturer of HARD (not annealed) 316L stainless steel jewelry, polished
to mirror-finish. Silver Anchor did use its own gauge system for jewelry
and needles up through 1994. They now use the Brown & Sharpe gauge system
used by other piercing jewelry manufacturers. Silver Anchor does manufacture
very unique pieces, such as urethra tubes for Prince Albert piercings and
piercing shackles.
Catalog $4.00. Wholesale inquiries welcome.
COD / Major Credit Card
[I was oredering a few items from them regularly until my order was messed-up
repeatedly. 10/95]
Also home of ELITE EXOTIC BODY JEWELRY, INC., (352) 583-4547
Manufacturer of *annealed* 316L stainless steeel jewelry. Wholesale only.
TATTOO WORLD, Exotic Body Piercing, 3550 S Federal Hwy, Fort Pierce,
34982, 465-6255
*TOMBSTONE SILVER WORKS*, Dept. T, 405 Main Street, Daytona Beach, 32118
(904) 255-3022
Manufacturer of decorative sterling silver beads for captive bead rings and
sterling silver charms.
Wholesale and retail inquiries welcome.
$1 for color pricelist / $2 outside US
VISA/Mastercard
*TOUCAN PRODUCTIONS*, 13 Sugarloaf Road, Summerland Key, 33042,
(305) 744-0133, fax (305) 744-0228, 1-800-858-1256
Charles Atmore, owner and jeweler.
Wholesale inquiries welcome. High quality, reasonable prices. Wide
selection styles in 14k and 18k yellow and palladium-white gold jewelry.
[Every piece of jewelry I have ordered, including a custom "Story of 'O'"
ring, have been of excellent quality.]
Georgia
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BODYMIND, INC., 483 Moreland Ave. #5, Atlanta, 30307
(404) 222-8414
Piercers: Kelly Hall (owner; attendee of Fakir's Piercing Intensives);
and Jason Swinks
Branding available.
OBSCURITIES @ URBAN TRIBE, 1131 Euclid Avenue, Little Five Points,
Atlanta, 30307
(404) 523-5544
Piercer: Deann Cooper, attendee of Fakirąs 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, 1654 McLendon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 378-9100 or 1-800-646-0393
Piercers: Brian Skellie (owner), Kevin Corella
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, Waikiki, (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 Clayman
(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 łrushed˛ 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 FL Watkins (fo...@prairienet.org); he and
his wife received nipple piercings. Travis has some medical training, is
concerned with safety and sterilization. FL 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.
ELUSIVE BEAUTY, by appointment only, 1-800-217-9662
(kth...@tezcat.com)
Piercer: Kim Thorp
GUILTY AND INNOCENT PRODUCTIONS, Chicago
Piercer: Mike Leatherman
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/tattooist: Nick Wiggins, self-taught. Does not perform genital
piercings. By appointment only.
MEDUSA'S CIRCLE / MADE IN PAIN, 3268 N Clark St., Chicago, 60657
(312) 935 5950
Piercer: Pier Zambrano
Visa, MC, check, cash
Recommended by Ted Liu (d...@uiuc.edu) who received two earlobe, tongue, one
nipple piercing by Pier: "Very friendly people. Pier is the only piercer
but I think the whole staff is familiar with jewelry. While Pier was
getting ready the lady there answered all my questions. Visible autoclave
and sharps container. Excellent bedside manner. Studied Fakir Musafar's
methods. This was my first needle pierce so I was a bit nervous. He
explained step-by-step the entire procedure, even showing me the needle.
Went through patterned breathing, made sure I was calm, then he pierced me.
I stayed just asking all kinds of questions about needle pierces. He was
happy to answer all of them. Definitely gained a new customer!"
Ted returned to have his earlobe piercings stretched: "Didn't expect for him
to insert it for me. Also gave me 2 onyx beads to put between the 2 steel
beads [of circular barbells]."
Also recommended by Laura Bryannan (la...@isp.nwu.edu),
<http://thor.isp.nwu.edu/~laura/> who received conch, high lobe, and
horizontal clit hood piercings from Pier: "He has a *great* bedside manner -
very friendly, knowledgable and easy-going. I brought my lover with me for
my hood pierce and he warmed to Pier immediately as well (this says
something, considering the delicacy of the situation). Pier is also
confident enough in his skills not to let someone talk him into a pierce he
feels is ill-advised."
PIERCING EARTOTHERE @ TATU TATTOO, 1754 W. North Ave., Chicago 60622
Shop (312) 772-8288 Voice Mail (312) 409-2077
Piercers: Bliss Frings <Earto...@aol.com>; and Kim Thorp.
Bliss is an attendee of the Gauntlet Piercer Training Seminars, and
coordinator of the Gauntlet Piercing Seminars in Chicago.
Carries Body Circle Designs & Gauntlet jewelry.
Highly recommended by Laura Bryannan (la...@isp.nwu.edu) as łinformed, caring,
and took the time to help me make an informed decision about my new
piercings.˛
*NOTE: Bliss and Kim no longer work at Tatu Tattoo because of a
misunderstanding with the shop owner who hired a third piercer and allowed
him to perform piercings with no training or experience.
See ELUSIVE BEAUTY, above.
SKIN OF A DIFFERENT COLOR, Aurora
(708) 620-0555
Piercer: Greg
Recommended by Snoh...@aol.com.
SWANK BODY MODIFICATIONS, Chicago Tattoo, 922 W. Belmont, Chicago, 60657
(312) 528-6969
Piercer: Hank Bangcock
Recommended by Donald Wayne McDaniel (mcda...@andrews.edu) who received
his Prince Albert from Hank: "When I went in, I expected to see a "puck" of
some sorts. But in reality, he couldn't have been more professional. Hank
was more professional than any doctor I've ever been to. He made sure that I
left with the ample information and a little brochure on aftercare which I
did follow. He mailed me a letter one week later to remind me of the proper
after care and telling me that I could reach him anytime for questions."
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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ARTISTIC SKIN DESIGN, INC., 5440-B S. Old State Road 37, Bloomington
Piercer: Jim (formerly of THE M PLAN)
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."
BODY ACCENTS, 5420 N. College Ave., Indianapolis 46220 (317) 259-1950
Piercing on a walk-in basis. Branding available.
(faz...@indy.net)
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.
Recommended by Tracy Cramer (tcr...@iquest.net) who received her
nipple piercing from Kent: "Kent had originally suggested a smaller ring,
but decided to go with a larger size after he looked at me. The shop was
small (they've recently moved to a larger suite), but very clean.
Smoking was not allowed in the shop itself as far as I could tell. The
jewelry selection is good, and they also special order. The staff is very
friendly and knowledgable.Kent was very professional and made me feel at
ease quickly."
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 has been closed. Please see ARTISTIC SKIN DESIGN, INC.
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 STINGRAYąS, 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! 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.
Kentucky
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QUEEN OF HEARTS, 829 N. Dixie Highway, Radcliffe
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