Body Jewelry Materials

Back to Basics: Body Jewelry Classics

In the early days of contemporary western body piercing, there wasn’t a great variety of colors and styles available in jewelry. In fact, in many instances, when new and interesting piercings were ...
Modification Culture

Welcome Movember: the Mustache Raises the Bar

It’s that time of year again; turning back the clocks, prepping for Thanksgiving, buying twenty pairs of hand woven gloves.  But thankfully there’s something that’s actually cool about November (be...
Body Jewelry Information

Jewelry Design and Fashion: Earring Styles

Studs These are simple, small earrings that are composed of a single fixed decoration (usually a half inch or less in diameter) and a post that comes equipped with a rubber, acrylic, or metal backi...
Halloween Jewelry

Happy Halloween 2014

The season of ghoulies and creepy-crawlies is the perfect time for those without mods to try some on temporarily, and an even better time for the already modified to let loose.  So whether you’ve c...
Body Art and Extreme Modification

The Low Down on Dermals

So, like a lot of us, you may have been thinking recently about getting a dermal.  With all that internet info out there though, things can get a little confusing when you’re doing research.  To  r...
Jewelry Sizing

Body Jewelry Sizing Basics: Nose Hoops

In the market for a shiny new nose hoop?  Well before you buy, you’ll want to know exactly what size you need.  Here’s how to find out: Gauge The gauge is the thickness of a body jewelry item, and ...
Modification Culture

Pinktober: Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness

Even though the month is almost over, it’s never too late to support one of the most important women’s health causes around the world: Breast Cancer Awareness.  With an estimated 1.4 million new ca...
Body Art and Extreme Modification

The Modern Modification Lifestyle: Heavy Mods

If you’re among the modified (or just have a Tumblr and Instagram habit), you’ve probably seen the phrase “heavy mod” in your travels.  So what exactly is it?  Well, the answer can vary from person...
Ear Piercings

Video: Stephanie’s Rook Ear Cartilage Piercing

  Check out this awesome video of Stephanie getting her rook piercing done by James at American Skin Art in Buffalo, New York.  Look for the money shot (actual needle insertion) at about 17 seconds...