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Gothic Purses- Coffin Purse

January 29th 2010 21:53
I haven't seen many people carrying a coffin purse, but they make great gothic purses for those who are into that style. There are many different types that you can choose from with different exterior designs and interior colors and fabrics.

Most of the coffin purses have a clip on shoulder strap that hangs the coffin on its side, as well as a handle.


And, most of the coffin purses have a latch that keeps the purse closed.

You have to lay the coffin flat on its back in order to open the purse to get to your belongings. This for me is a pain because I like to be able to reach in and grab what I want, but some people have the time to stop and pick out what they want. To me, it's just an added hassle to stop at the register open up your purse so that the cashier and the people behind you can see what's inside your purse, just so that you can grab your wallet out.

But, to each is his own.

Coffin purses generally have a black exterior and a black or maroon interior material. There is usually some sort of gothic cross on the top of the purse. The size, shape, and style of the cross will vary, and in some cases, the color of the goth cross will vary from coffin purse to purse.

As for the interior, there may or may not be a small pocket on the inside of the coffin, but you'll probably find that most don't have the hide-away storage pocket. Some actually have a built in mirror which is pretty cool.


Most coffin purses measure about 10 to 12 inches long. They generally aren't the biggest purses to carry, but they're great for children and as costume accessories.




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How to Heal a Human Brand

January 12th 2010 15:05
Strike Branding Equipment
Whether you're thinking about getting a brand or you just got one, you need to make sure that you know proper aftercare. The last thing that you need to do is get an extreme body modification and then it end up infected. You'll definitely lose your initial design and end up with some distortion.

First off, take into account that depending on the extent of the brand, it may take a long time to properly heal. Some brands may take an average of 6 to 12 months to heal. Larger human brands will take longer to heal than smaller ones, but if they're performed properly, they should still be the same depth, which will average out the healing time. Plus, depending on your own body, you'll find that the actual healing time will vary.

No matter what type of skin brand you got or plan to, you want to always treat it like a burn.

When it comes to healing a human brand, you'll find that there are many different methods. Some people claim that irritating with the wound will help it scar better and some claim by suffocating it with vaseline will help. For the most part though, you'll find that more people use the 'leave it alone' method.

A brand is basically a third degree burn, and will easily become infected, so you want to make sure that you take care of it properly. Avoid getting debri into the wound, and avoid picking at it. When it comes to irritating and suffocating ta human brand, you'll find that the scarring will vary in places over the brand. Some areas of the brand may have raised scarring, whereas others may have just light scarring. You want to leave the human brand alone!

Let your body heal the burn naturally.

Keep in mind that brands are not like tattoos and are not going to be even. If you let your body heal the brand naturally, you'll find that you may see uneven scarring across the overall design. Sometimes the scar may migrate, and sometimes some areas may scar darker than others.

Also keep in mind that lines within a brand may heal up to three times the initial width of the brand. This means that when healing, the image may be distorted no matter how you choose to care for the brand.

Branding does not produce perfect lines like tattooing. Scars will migrate and can heal inconsistently leaving some areas more pronounced then others. Any lines formed during the branding process can be expected to heal to three times the initial wound width. So, with this factor alone, if you pick at the wound, you're going to have even more distortion because when you pick at a wound, you're not only pulling up the scab, but sometimes you can remove part of the healthy skin, which can cause more scarring outside of the brand.

And, if all else fails and you're not happy how the brand healed, you can have it re-branded once the tissue has completely healed. It's best to wait at least a full year before you try to re-brand though. If you decide that you don't want the brand or want to cover it up, you can have it tattooed over, as well, again wait at least a year.



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Pictures of Branding

December 31st 2009 16:50
Branding is not one of the more popular body modifications, as there just aren't that many people skilled enough to do a proper brand. Plus, not that many people have really heard of them or are willing to get them, especially in comparison to tattoos.

Branding is a form of scarification where a heated material, usually a metal, is applied to the skin. The burn is generally pretty serious and eventually becomes a noticeable scar. It can be an area of thick, raised skin that can be just slightly darker than skin color, or it may be much darker once healed. The amount of scarring that you actually get from a brand will depend on your body and its ability to heal.

If you want a brand, you want to make sure that you do the research and find something that is qualified because serious injury can result. You don't want to just get a piece of hot iron and brand yourself. You want to make sure that you find an experienced practitioner.

Here are a few pictures of different brands.



Not 100 percent if this is a true brand or another form of scarification




branding irons


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Minors Getting Tattoos and Piercings

December 20th 2009 14:24
Belly buttons, nose piercings, cartilage piercings, and tattoos are all very common among young teenage girls and boys. Girls think they have to have their bodies pierced so that they're noticed, and boys will just be boys. But, is it right? Should parents really let their 13 year old daughter get her belly button pierced, or should dads go with their 14 year old sons for a first tattoo.

Personally, that's a no if you're asking me, but a parent will do what a parent wants to do when raising their child(ren). In some cases, it's easier to agree to it so that the child doesn't go behind the parent's back and do it anyway; at least that was one parent's excuse for letting her 15 year old daughter get a tattoo.

Young teens don't know what they want in life and really don't understand the consequences that may accompany a new piercing or tattoo. And, when it comes to tattoos, they are forever, at 16 does the child really know that for the rest of his/her life, having 'Luck' or 'Thug' tattooed on the body is what they're going to want?

So many adults get their tattoos removed a year, and their reason is, 'I got the tattoo when I was young and dumb and don't want to feel ashamed of it when people see it and ask about the tattoo. It's easier that it's gone than having to hide.'

Piercings are simple and can be temporary, but the scars can last a lifetime. Piercings can lead to mild to severe infection that shouldn't be taken lightly, Scarring from a piercing may be a lot easier to live with than a tattoo that is regretted later in life, but it's still not going to be pretty and depending on where it is, it may be very visible.

Most young girls don't realize that at 12-16 their body is still growing, and the navel piercing isn't going to just stay in one spot, it's going to migrate. Is it really worth getting the piercing, and having toe get it done again when it starts to migrate?

When it comes to jobs, young kids don't think about what they will do with a wrist tattoo, nape tattoo, or any other visible tattoo. Most employers WON'T hire people with visible tattoos and excessive piercings no matter what they're qualifications are. Arm tattoos can be covered, but what about the rest? And what about the summer? Do you really want to wear long sleeves in 90F heat? Some people do it, but is that for you?

Piercings and tattoos shouldn't be taken lightly. There are potential consequences, and no you do not want your child going behind your back to get it done anyway, but as a parent, should you just give in and let them do something you don't want them to?





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Pictures of Industrial Piercings

December 11th 2009 00:48
Most people think of an industrial piercing as the one with the bar that goes left to right on the top of the ear through the cartilage, but it's really a piercing to which a single straight piece of jewelry connects two holes.

Industrial piercings are sometimes referred to as scaffold piercings or construction piercings.

The piercings is generally going to be a 14 gauge hole. During healing, the barbell is generally used, but some piercers do prefer to heal the piercing with CBRs and replace the CBRs with a straight barbell when the piercings have fully healed.

Depending on your body and cartilage, it may take 3 months to over a year to heal an industrial piercing because it's going to be through cartilage, which takes longer to heal, in general.













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New Tattoo Aftercare Products

November 28th 2009 14:40
Remember to remove the wrap when you get home and do not re-wrap the new tattoo. It needs to breathe
When caring for a new tattoo, you want to make sure that you do your best at caring for it so that you can minimize any complications- infection, rejection, etc. You want to make sure that you can do your best to use proper care guidelines. Most tattoo artists will recommended aftercare tips after getting your new tattoo, and most will actually give you a care sheet. You should still take into consideration a few things that you don't want to do.

For example, some artists will actually recommend commercial aftercare products, such as Tattoo Goo, Ink Fixx, Tat Wax, Black Cat, and H2Ocean foam. These products have been created specifically to heal a tattoo, but they do come with risks. These products have healed tattoos, but they don't work for everyone and the risks are there and are great. There are ingredients in some of the products that can cause allergic reactions, as well as other skin reactions; so make sure to check the ingredients if you choose to use a commercial tattoo product


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Wearing Wigs

November 15th 2009 13:35

Wigs are great for many occasions, whether you're just looking for one for Halloween, or if you want to add something special to your clubbing outfit. Wigs have been popular throughout the ages for both men and women; in the 17th century, it was not uncommon to see men in white, powdered wigs and women with artificial hair


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How Often Should You Touch Up a Tattoo?

November 5th 2009 19:12


Tattoos fade over time, not matter what you and what precautions you take, the tattoo is going to fade, stretch, and shrink as your body changes. The sun will be your worst enemy when it comes to fading, but by wearing sun block you can potentially prevent some of the fading. It'll still happen to some degree though


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Body Art Paint

October 22nd 2009 18:05
Body paint is a popular form of body art that is considered by some people as a very ancient form of art. Unlike tattoos, body paint is temporary. It's similar to henna, but unlike henna it can be completely washed away within a few hours if you're ready, whereas henna can last a few weeks.

You can go with just simple face paint, or you can go large scale with a full-body painting. Fully body painting has been used for commercial purposes, the military, and even at festivals. You can go simple or very elaborate


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Scarification is Not a Cry for Help

October 8th 2009 13:47
Scarification is an ancient body art that is very tribal. It was used to mark significant points in one's life, achievements, and other points of interests. Although, the art of scarification isn't as popular today as tattooing is, another ancient form of body art, it is still a body art that should not be frowned upon those more conservative people.

You'll find that even people with tattoos, may find scarring a sign that a person is asking for help. But, it's not like cutting. It's not like you're taking a blade and just slicing your skin. Scarification is a beautiful art when the process is handled by a professional


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