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.

Ritual in a Rush

Stitch was in Atlanta and stopped by to see Max Brand (see also: play piercing from Max) at All Or Nothing Tattoo to do some play piercing (we recently posted the video)… The funny thing is that she had to catch a bus, so they had a one hour time limit from set up to clean up to get all fifty-six needles in and out. Click for a shot of the needles in.

Comments

40 responses to “Ritual in a Rush”

  1. Rhiannon Avatar
    Rhiannon

    Again with the cute scrunchy face. Love her scarification work!

  2. Rhiannon Avatar
    Rhiannon

    Again with the cute scrunchy face. Love her scarification work!

  3. JustJen Avatar
    JustJen

    Beautiful! Very very yummy!

  4. JustJen Avatar
    JustJen

    Beautiful! Very very yummy!

  5. TeeCee Avatar
    TeeCee

    Delicious!

  6. TeeCee Avatar
    TeeCee

    Delicious!

  7. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    the blood is the love.

  8. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    the blood is the love.

  9. D.W. Avatar
    D.W.

    a public duck ?

  10. D.W. Avatar
    D.W.

    a public duck ?

  11. Valon Oddity Avatar

    BLOOD AND STITCH = HEAVEN

  12. Valon Oddity Avatar

    BLOOD AND STITCH = HEAVEN

  13. TheSuicideKing13 Avatar

    I told you V….. How’s that ADD treating you?

  14. TheSuicideKing13 Avatar

    I told you V….. How’s that ADD treating you?

  15. Dizzy Chair Time Avatar

    This girl was at ozzfest at the h2ocean tent

  16. Dizzy Chair Time Avatar

    This girl was at ozzfest at the h2ocean tent

  17. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Anyone else notice her two, uh, ribcage / sternum surface piercings? The right one in particular appears rather unhappy . . .

  18. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Anyone else notice her two, uh, ribcage / sternum surface piercings? The right one in particular appears rather unhappy . . .

  19. *Stitch* Avatar

    they are both way unhappy. taken out today actually

  20. *Stitch* Avatar

    they are both way unhappy. taken out today actually

  21. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    I love that crb implant. Love it

  22. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    I love that crb implant. Love it

  23. Max Brand Avatar

    I wanna note that in that 1 hour, I marked the placement for 56 piercings, the piercings were done, pictures were taken, the needles were removed, more pictures were taken, and she was all cleaned up. It went quick, and I’m glad that we could achieve what we did in the time permitted…..

    Keep an eye out for the next time Stitch and I have a chance to get together……we have bigger and better plans….haha

  24. Max Brand Avatar

    I wanna note that in that 1 hour, I marked the placement for 56 piercings, the piercings were done, pictures were taken, the needles were removed, more pictures were taken, and she was all cleaned up. It went quick, and I’m glad that we could achieve what we did in the time permitted…..

    Keep an eye out for the next time Stitch and I have a chance to get together……we have bigger and better plans….haha

  25. stormy Avatar

    So in love with hers scars!

  26. stormy Avatar

    So in love with hers scars!

  27. Monica Avatar
    Monica

    Her scarification is beautiful!!

  28. Monica Avatar
    Monica

    Her scarification is beautiful!!

  29. kristin Avatar
    kristin

    she’s beautiful. i love everything about these photos.

  30. kristin Avatar
    kristin

    she’s beautiful. i love everything about these photos.

  31. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    She’s so cute. I love the faces she made. Her scarification is gorgeous.

  32. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    She’s so cute. I love the faces she made. Her scarification is gorgeous.

  33. possessed Avatar

    I love her scars. They make me want to run my hands over her tummy… Beautiful.

  34. possessed Avatar

    I love her scars. They make me want to run my hands over her tummy… Beautiful.

  35. artichokes Avatar
    artichokes

    Could you tell me what gauge needles were used here?

    (yes she is lovely)

  36. artichokes Avatar
    artichokes

    Could you tell me what gauge needles were used here?

    (yes she is lovely)

  37. Max Brand Avatar

    this was all done with 22g needles…..i think the length was 1 1/4…..

    i have been usin 22g and 23g for all of the play piercings I’ve done in the last year and a half…..

    The 22g have the gray hubs, and the 23g have the light blue hubs…

  38. Max Brand Avatar

    this was all done with 22g needles…..i think the length was 1 1/4…..

    i have been usin 22g and 23g for all of the play piercings I’ve done in the last year and a half…..

    The 22g have the gray hubs, and the 23g have the light blue hubs…

  39. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    damn, i really like the needles-in pic. rows, organized… sharp. might make a pretty cool tattoo, i’m not sure i’ve seen a tattoo of play piercing needles before…

  40. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    damn, i really like the needles-in pic. rows, organized… sharp. might make a pretty cool tattoo, i’m not sure i’ve seen a tattoo of play piercing needles before…

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