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.

Lace and Steel

Mike ‘Hard Knocks’ Grant sent in this set of permanent lace-corsetry photos he did on his friend Crista..

See more in Corset Piercing (Surface & Unusual)

Comments

23 responses to “Lace and Steel”

  1. Pants Avatar
    Pants

    What a lovely work of art!

  2. stephaniellauren Avatar
    stephaniellauren

    I wouldn’t mind her as a present! 😀

  3. Christian Avatar
    Christian

    I love it, I’m just surprised she doesn’t have her nipples done to complete the whole thing?

    May I unwrap said presant?

  4. Ellis Avatar

    Wow. They look incredible even when simply by themselves without the lace. Gorgeous.

  5. Olivier Avatar
    Olivier

    Where is the outrage Jordan? Piercing surface is more of the spine, where they will have an impact risk in an accident, where they will have up pressure increasing the risk of rejection, and where they are placed across the lines of movement more and The higher the risk of rejection. Even if Crista was lucky and he healed, it is an investment of shit that any piercing with a brain should fall. But because it is not Lane or any other person on the blacklist Mod Pigs Roo labels as “permanent” without risk.

  6. freedomhangs Avatar

    Oh wow. The third picture looks like early Christmas.

  7. lowerclassbrat Avatar
    lowerclassbrat

    ick.not sure id let someone do that over my spine.but its cute.

  8. a.dot. Avatar
    a.dot.

    i love it. some of my favorite piercings/pics are the corsetry stuff. if i were a chick i would definitely go for a permanent set.

  9. esmeray Avatar
    esmeray

    I wonder how long she has had them.. I can’t imagine bending and such would be too comfortable or very conducive to healing.

  10. erika england Avatar
    erika england

    what type of jewelery is that?

  11. Scott Avatar
    Scott

    you can actually see that they aren’t over her spine, they’re all set to the right.

  12. Kleptomaniac Avatar

    Pretty sweet. She doesn’t need cloths anymore, she can just wear pieces of fabric 😛

  13. Star Avatar
    Star

    lovely. I actually like them best without any lace.

  14. Squig Avatar

    Its great to see some permanent corset piercings! beautiful

  15. SidSkid Avatar

    @no-9 – looks like surface bars with dimpled balls so a cbr can snap onto them..

  16. rich Avatar
    rich

    What makes them permanent? Are they like dermal anchors?
    Cause it looks like bars, and wouldn’t they reject after a while?

  17. SidSkid Avatar

    Not everyone rejects surface bars….

  18. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    That’s a pretty nice present ^_^

  19. Tw3ak Avatar
    Tw3ak

    wow, thats really hot lol

    can i have you for a gift?

  20. Zara Avatar

    God, Mike Grant is a fucking hack.

    *barf*

  21. Nicholas Smith Avatar

    @5: Oliver:

    The impact risk is negligible unless she gets punched very hard in a very specific location in the back. Which is pretty unlikely to happen unless she pisses off a specific group of ninjas who only punch people in the spines.

    I’d personally question the permanence, whilst they are close but offset to the spine they’ll still get pushed against by chairs/beds/walls/anything leaned against. I’ve got a mole on my lower spine and I still occasionally catch it on chair backs and it’s permanently attached. This is not to say I wish they’re not permeant, I hope they are because they are truly, truly beautiful.

  22. valon Avatar
    valon

    zara, i couldn’t agree more.

  23. MIKE GRANT Avatar

    I SHOULDNT HAVE WRITTEN THAT THEY WERE STAYING IN. BECAUSE THEY WERENT, THEY CAME OUT AFTER THE PROJECT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED, SHE WAS SIMPLY A MODEL FOR AN IDEA I HAD.
    THE SPINE ISSUE..ARE YOU KIDDING,LOL. I HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING WITH PHYSIOLOGY, AND THE WORKING STRUCTURE OF THE BODY. THEY WERE G23 TITANIUM SURFACE BARS. AND IT WAS LACED FROM FRONT TO BACK. SO THANKS TO THOSE WHO ENJOYED IT, AND KISS MY ASS TO THOSE WHO DIDNT.
    KRISTA WAS A GREAT MODEL, AND I HOPE SHE IS DOING WELL AT HER FILM CLASSES.

Latest Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News

  • Skin and Strings: The Art of Human Puppetry
    One of the most powerful things about being at a convention like OSC is the sheer concentration of experience, creativity, and capability in one place. When you’re surrounded by people who not only understand the technical complexities of suspension but are excited by the challenge… Read more: Skin and Strings: The Art of Human Puppetry
  • Twelve Points to the Sky
    There’s a particular kind of magic that happens at your first big suspension gathering when you arrive with nerves, an open heart, and the quiet hope of flight. Guided by the encouragement of mentor Lynn Loheide and driven by the quiet confidence of belonging, Alex… Read more: Twelve Points to the Sky
  • Ontario SusCon 2025
    In March 2025, BME attended the Ontario Suspension Convention in Hamilton, hosted by the Kevin Donaghy and the Ontario Suspension Collective. We had the pleasure to take part and help document the event, but also run a booth to sell a bunch of old (but… Read more: Ontario SusCon 2025
  • Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
    Dear BME Community, We’ve been gone far too long, but BME is back to give people a voice, a space, a community. With time everything evolves, and BME may be different than you remember. Our goal is to stay true to Shannon and Rachel’s values… Read more: Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
  • BME Social Media
    Word of mouth has been our method of reuniting the community, and it has brought a substantial amount of us together. I am inspired by your loyalty and I want to remind more people of BME’s existence. In 2020 we gained control over @bmezine on… Read more: BME Social Media
  • BMEShop
    Despite the hurricanes in 2015 which destroyed almost all of what Rachel owned, she managed to save the original inventory from BME. We have relisted some of the stock on BMEShop.com with the hopes you may be interested.  Our first drop includes a selection of… Read more: BMEShop