A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

D to the M to the T.

You may remember IAM: madroota from such ModBlog posts as Awesome suspension themed hand tattoo and Empire Strikes Hack, well, he’s back with his next thrilling installment! (The text of which I stole from his IAM page, added links and edited slightly without asking).

DMT is a chemical that occurs in most plant life and traces are also found in the human body. It’s function is unknown within the human body, however the Shaman believe that at forty one weeks after conception the mother feeds pure DMT into her unborn child and this is the point where we obtain our “soul” and spirit. DMT can be extracted from certain varieties of plant such as Wattle and Acacia to become a yellowish-red crystal.

If smoked or snorted these crystals can be one of the most potent psychedelic hallucinogens around!

Many ancient tribes throughout history have used DMT for spiritual rituals and just good old recreational use. This being said I thought it would be good idea to let the infamous Wayde Dunn cut the DMT molecular structure into my torso. From under my armpit wrapping around to my belly. I have to say I am extremely happy with the outcome, and once again Wayde has proved that he is one of, if not the best cutter around! Although the over all design is relatively simple the numbers and letters seemed a little tricky due to their size but turned out perfectly! So thank you Wayde and thank you to who ever discovered the extraction process of DMT (Roo: Gonçalves de Lima).

That’s quite enough of that, back to the regular schedule!

Comments

32 responses to “D to the M to the T.”

  1. the Velvet Bone Avatar
    the Velvet Bone

    I really can’t sat it enough, Roo rocks.

  2. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    DMT is the shit. the problem is getting you hands on some. You practically have to make it yourself cuz no dealers sell it. Anyways…

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=grcqs9cDuN8

    Check it out! Broaden your mind!

  3. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    the Velvet Bone – It’s spelt DMT 🙂

    (but thanks)

    x

  4. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=m51X4z1xVWE&feature=related

    heres another link. Sorry for double posting.

  5. Xenobiologista Avatar

    Sorry, but the idea that some plant-derived compound suddenly shows up in the placenta in massive quantities at the end of pregnancy and imbues the unborn child (which already has a reasonably well-developed brain by this time) with a soul sounds like a total fairytale.

    I don’t know and therefore will not make any judgements on potential benefits or harm caused by its use by adults, but please don’t quote ridiculous pseudoscientific speculations on developmental biology.

  6. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    They said ‘the Sharman believe’, not ‘this is scientific fact’.

  7. nyne Avatar

    #5: Wow, and here’s me thinking all beliefs were based on 100% scientifically proven facts! I guess you really do learn something new every day.

  8. Didj Avatar
    Didj

    Hell To the motherfucking Yes. Dmt is the crazyest drug out there and I give mad props to anyone who has done it or even knows what it is. Its funny cause I was thinking of getting the DMT molecule tattoo’d inside my sleeve, I was just talking about it with my artist the other day. Funny how that works

  9. Tara Avatar
    Tara

    Wayde is the shit! I’m blown away every time I see his work! Including the cutting he did on me 🙂

  10. Tara Avatar
    Tara

    I feel sad for xenobiologista, living with his/her mind in a nice little box.

  11. Milgram Avatar

    DMT has provided me the some of the most valuable perspective imaginable. Its use should be required by law…well, not really but you get my point 🙂

  12. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    its called schizophrenia..

  13. Enso Avatar
    Enso

    Lol at #7

    Nice cutting, also, DMT is a very enlightening drug. A lot of Buddhist monks say it’s fairly similar to what reaching a higher consciousness is like.
    I think, don’t quote me on that, I’m pretty tired.

  14. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    Cool stuff.

  15. Warren Hiller Avatar

    enlightening drug eh? the times I’ve seen individuals on DMT they’ve completely lost all bodily functions and saw them being carried to the bathroom in a fit of vomit, piss and shit while screaming and crying wildly.

    they were the best of raves and they were the worst of raves lmao

    In my eyes DMT is worse then a terrible ether binge in Las Vegas.

  16. Thingy Avatar
    Thingy

    DMT is not a drug.

    DMT is a warning and the love of things to come.

  17. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    #14
    If you were taking dmt as a rave drug i could see people freaking the fuck out cuz they thought it was just another hallucinogen 😛 You gotta prepare yourself for your meeting with your true self; and i guess shitting yourself is a common response when the blinds are torn open ;P

  18. Warren Hiller Avatar

    Mike: hahaha so true.

  19. Amras Avatar

    #14 DMT on a rave ? you must be crazy DMT is not a recreational party drug its something you do while prepared and with a sitter. a friend of mine has some plants so if i get there i can use it 😀 anyway the scar is so cool

  20. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    Viva Hollanda, DMT for sale in stores.

  21. jason Avatar
    jason

    DMT is some magical medicine!

  22. jason Avatar
    jason

    and i should add, DMT is a COLORLESS crystal. And no tribe uses ayahuasca for recreation.

  23. Cardboardfrog Avatar

    the more i find out about this DMT the more i wanna try it,
    but i think i might have to be making it myself….
    **goes to find bunsen burner**

  24. smufc Avatar
    smufc

    Everybody’s talking about DMT here…so maybe I’m the only one proclaiming their love for Chemistry-related mods? *runs off to go get a life in her physics book*

  25. Nikita Avatar
    Nikita

    A must read DMT – The spirit molecule by Dr. Rick Strassman

  26. Nikita Avatar
    Nikita

    #5 DMT occurs in just about everything, plants and animals alike. DMT appears or is “injected” on the 49th(believed that the soul enteres the body on this day, or it takes 49 days for reincarnation to occur in some buddhist traditions) day of the fetus, into its body most likely by the pineal gland. DMT is made in our bodies during sleep, death and sometimes very exstatic moments. Joe Rogan is not a very good “teacher”

  27. clair Avatar
    clair

    Hey smufc, I’m another one! I’m thinking about getting an amino acid chain tattooed round my arm to celebrate finishing my chemistry degree!

  28. dr. jayfer Avatar
    dr. jayfer

    the dmt is not really made during specific times just released, most notably during the birth and death of a person and is often believed that it is the body’s way of coping with the extreme stress that it is being put through so that the experience is less traumatic

  29. Nikita Avatar
    Nikita

    28 : Released, i stand corrected 🙂

  30. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    😛 Joe might not be a good teacher but he certainly captivates those who havent got a clue what it is.

  31. Parpue Avatar
    Parpue

    Magnifique, like a vector laser tatoo!

  32. Valve Avatar
    Valve

    #25, thank you for the reference to DMT, The Spirit Molecule. I reccomend this book to ANYONE looking to further their knowledge about this amazing chemical. Even if you’re not the reader type it had me hooked for hours.

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