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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.

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Seashell Scarification

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Shannon Larratt

This photo (from badhairdo) of her self-done scarification (cutting and skin removal) taken the morning after is kind of neat in its bloodlessness…

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60 responses to “Seashell Scarification”

  1. me Avatar
    me

    the skin removal looks uneven, and rather than create width by skin removal in the shell details, it was created by the depth of the cuts. definitely d-i-y. wonder how it healed.

  2. me Avatar
    me

    the skin removal looks uneven, and rather than create width by skin removal in the shell details, it was created by the depth of the cuts. definitely d-i-y. wonder how it healed.

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    Mangaartist

    I swear it looks like a real shell

  4. Mangaartist Avatar
    Mangaartist

    I swear it looks like a real shell

  5. katy prost Avatar
    katy prost

    we need an up to date shot i think everyone would agree!!

  6. katy prost Avatar
    katy prost

    we need an up to date shot i think everyone would agree!!

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    katy prost

    to *ME ‘definatly diy’?? this is a really great piece and if that looks low quality and DIY then im curious to see all your professional scarification pieces. the idea is unique and i think its wonderfully executed.

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    katy prost

    to *ME ‘definatly diy’?? this is a really great piece and if that looks low quality and DIY then im curious to see all your professional scarification pieces. the idea is unique and i think its wonderfully executed.

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    Stayer

    Look at all the critical comments, it’s easy to critique huh, I honestly have never seen anything better, think of the medium that you’re trying to work with? Shade and depth both achieved to the max. Ok, it may not heal exactly like it looks now, but who cares apart from the owner? I see my scars and remember how they started, not the faded, worn down, smudges that they are today. We all fade…

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    Stayer

    Look at all the critical comments, it’s easy to critique huh, I honestly have never seen anything better, think of the medium that you’re trying to work with? Shade and depth both achieved to the max. Ok, it may not heal exactly like it looks now, but who cares apart from the owner? I see my scars and remember how they started, not the faded, worn down, smudges that they are today. We all fade…

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