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.

Piercings as Tattoos?

Here’s a couple of tattoos of piercings, something that I get more often that you’d think. You may remember my old lecture on why corset piercings might not be the greatest idea… With that in mind I got a big kick out of Juli’s tattoo of a corset piercing. Also vaguely in the same theme is Adam’s heart by Paul at Fat Kats in Ocala, Florida.

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2 responses to “Piercings as Tattoos?”

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    Posted on 01-25-2006 22:57:22 by starspring
    I knew they were unusual but this is the first time I have seen anyone else with what appears to be body jewelry tattoos, as I have in my design(though styled differently. I’ve got barbells, horseshoe barbells and a few others. Love the corset idea….

    Posted on 01-26-2006 00:37:17 by i like it!
    iots the next best thing, safe, easier healed, more permanent and well, beautiful!

    as a twist, wonder the possibility of tattoos as piercings? well, not likely but with implant procedures, its feasible!

    Posted on 01-26-2006 10:59:58 by Court
    Very wicked idea. Sorta makes you wonder why more people haven’t thought of it. Amazing tattoos!

    Posted on 01-26-2006 13:18:33 by ButterflyGhost
    i really like how it looks like the skin is being pulled too. they really do look very good

    Posted on 01-26-2006 22:00:24 by killx_yourface
    i get the feeling the heart in a noose tattoo was from the used’s in love and death album cover..

    Posted on 01-27-2006 03:57:02 by penski
    ….It looks like a kidney.

    *n

    Posted on 01-27-2006 05:22:32 by DemonessDog
    these tatoos are really pretty! and the idea is very good. like when you can’t have piercings 😛

    Posted on 01-27-2006 10:58:53 by piercedtoomuch
    sweet

    Posted on 01-27-2006 13:13:30 by Dan
    Interesting idea, especially the corset piercing tats.

    Posted on 01-27-2006 14:17:33 by killx_ypurface
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    Posted on 01-29-2006 13:35:15 by Nikki
    omg i am so in love with that corset tat. I wanted to get one for a while but when i found out that they reject easily it made me change my mind. Maybe the tattoo of the piercing will work for me!!!

    Posted on 02-01-2006 20:20:39 by mandi
    this is such a great idea . . one way to ensure your “piercing” is permanent.

    Posted on 03-18-2006 19:09:57 by kim
    Freakin wicked. My friend got corst piercing and some got ripped out for her and her boyfriend being stupid. She’ll totally kick herself when she sees this!

  2. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    The corset piercing tattoo is beautiful.

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