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By Kendra Jane

Nickel allergies and metal sensitivities are one of the most common allergies.  We, as piercers,  see the effects of this allergy

Hi Everyone! I'm retiring this year, and my 50-year archive will be moving to a major institution. It will take awhile to complete the deal, so if

By Shawn Porter

Editor’s Note: With the following articles the APP would like to recognize the contributions to the the modification community of BMEzine

By Allen Falkner

Editor’s Note: With the following articles the APP would like to recognize the contributions to the the modification community of BMEzine founder,

By Kimberly Zapata On November 15, 2012 the South Australian government passed a new law—and tougher penalties—regarding the piercing, tattooing or modifying of minors. This new

By Elayne Angel The sixth annual Body Modification Exchange Network (BMXnet) Conference in Essen, Germany October 12-14, 2012 was well attended by piercers, tattooists,

by Kimberly Zapata On July 30, 2012, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed a new law into effect that will require all minors in the state

By Mike Martin After a great conference I have been having so many thoughts and I’m trying to sort things out. One realization that became quite clear is

By Jezebel Voule I live in a land with no legislation of the piercing field. A land where tattoo artists are regulated and need to be licensed, but