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.

Laaar-vely!

Tyler sent in this timelapse video of a play piercing session on his friend Allii.

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Comments

80 responses to “Laaar-vely!”

  1. Vyky Avatar

    Max,

    You seem to dislike everyone’s play piercing but your own. Some people aren’t in it for looks- but the experience alone. It doesn’t have to be pretty to be functional.

  2. Vyky Avatar

    Max,

    You seem to dislike everyone’s play piercing but your own. Some people aren’t in it for looks- but the experience alone. It doesn’t have to be pretty to be functional.

  3. Tyler Newton Avatar

    Gentian violet is purple sweetheart. Once again, it’s PLAY PIERCING, not a contest.

    Vyky: Word.

  4. Tyler Newton Avatar

    Gentian violet is purple sweetheart. Once again, it’s PLAY PIERCING, not a contest.

    Vyky: Word.

  5. Tyler Newton Avatar

    Gentian violet is purple sweetheart. Once again, it’s PLAY PIERCING, not a contest.

    Vyky: Word.

  6. Tyler Newton Avatar

    Gentian violet is purple sweetheart. Once again, it’s PLAY PIERCING, not a contest.

    Vyky: Word.

  7. RedMolotov Avatar

    Will – it’s Ebeneezer Goode by the Shamen. Early 90s Scottish electro-dance-rock-indie band.

    The song is supposedly an ode to Ecstasy (q.v. “Es are good/ Es are good/He’s Ebeneezer Goode”) and is chock-full of other drug references (“Anyone got any Veras?” – Vera Lynns = skins = rizla)

    Perfect for anyone who “left an important part of their brain somewhere in a field in Hampshire”

  8. RedMolotov Avatar

    Will – it’s Ebeneezer Goode by the Shamen. Early 90s Scottish electro-dance-rock-indie band.

    The song is supposedly an ode to Ecstasy (q.v. “Es are good/ Es are good/He’s Ebeneezer Goode”) and is chock-full of other drug references (“Anyone got any Veras?” – Vera Lynns = skins = rizla)

    Perfect for anyone who “left an important part of their brain somewhere in a field in Hampshire”

  9. RedMolotov Avatar

    Will – it’s Ebeneezer Goode by the Shamen. Early 90s Scottish electro-dance-rock-indie band.

    The song is supposedly an ode to Ecstasy (q.v. “Es are good/ Es are good/He’s Ebeneezer Goode”) and is chock-full of other drug references (“Anyone got any Veras?” – Vera Lynns = skins = rizla)

    Perfect for anyone who “left an important part of their brain somewhere in a field in Hampshire”

  10. RedMolotov Avatar

    Will – it’s Ebeneezer Goode by the Shamen. Early 90s Scottish electro-dance-rock-indie band.

    The song is supposedly an ode to Ecstasy (q.v. “Es are good/ Es are good/He’s Ebeneezer Goode”) and is chock-full of other drug references (“Anyone got any Veras?” – Vera Lynns = skins = rizla)

    Perfect for anyone who “left an important part of their brain somewhere in a field in Hampshire”

  11. Max Brand Avatar

    actually, there are a lot of Play Piercings that I tip my hat to, when they look nice…..and believe me, I’ve done enough of them to know that the experience is more enjoyable for the person getting pierced both physically and visually, when everything is consistent. It feels better, and it looks better. And yeah, I don’t ever use anything purple….honey…..

  12. Max Brand Avatar

    actually, there are a lot of Play Piercings that I tip my hat to, when they look nice…..and believe me, I’ve done enough of them to know that the experience is more enjoyable for the person getting pierced both physically and visually, when everything is consistent. It feels better, and it looks better. And yeah, I don’t ever use anything purple….honey…..

  13. Max Brand Avatar

    actually, there are a lot of Play Piercings that I tip my hat to, when they look nice…..and believe me, I’ve done enough of them to know that the experience is more enjoyable for the person getting pierced both physically and visually, when everything is consistent. It feels better, and it looks better. And yeah, I don’t ever use anything purple….honey…..

  14. Max Brand Avatar

    actually, there are a lot of Play Piercings that I tip my hat to, when they look nice…..and believe me, I’ve done enough of them to know that the experience is more enjoyable for the person getting pierced both physically and visually, when everything is consistent. It feels better, and it looks better. And yeah, I don’t ever use anything purple….honey…..

  15. Tyler Newton Avatar

    So you aren’t using steile surgical markers. Please see: Cross Contamination

  16. Tyler Newton Avatar

    So you aren’t using steile surgical markers. Please see: Cross Contamination

  17. Tyler Newton Avatar

    So you aren’t using steile surgical markers. Please see: Cross Contamination

  18. Tyler Newton Avatar

    So you aren’t using steile surgical markers. Please see: Cross Contamination

  19. Max Brand Avatar

    I hope that definition isn’t supposed to back you up….have you actually read it. Yes, I go through more than one pair of gloves when I do a play piercing….haha!….

  20. Max Brand Avatar

    I hope that definition isn’t supposed to back you up….have you actually read it. Yes, I go through more than one pair of gloves when I do a play piercing….haha!….

  21. Max Brand Avatar

    I hope that definition isn’t supposed to back you up….have you actually read it. Yes, I go through more than one pair of gloves when I do a play piercing….haha!….

  22. Max Brand Avatar

    I hope that definition isn’t supposed to back you up….have you actually read it. Yes, I go through more than one pair of gloves when I do a play piercing….haha!….

  23. Max Brand Avatar

    So do you realize that sterilization is just a state of mind, unless you live in a vacuum. If you breathe during a procedure(even wearing a face mask) nothing is sterile. If your client breathes during a procedure, nothing is sterile. You clients skin is not sterile no matter what you clean it with, so as soon as anything you use touches your client, it is no longer sterile…..I don’t know why I’m arguing with you….I’ve been a professional piercer since you were 7….haha….so when you have some experience, you’ll be able to put your common sense together with your book knowledge, and you’ll be able to figure it all out…..good luck to ya….

  24. Max Brand Avatar

    So do you realize that sterilization is just a state of mind, unless you live in a vacuum. If you breathe during a procedure(even wearing a face mask) nothing is sterile. If your client breathes during a procedure, nothing is sterile. You clients skin is not sterile no matter what you clean it with, so as soon as anything you use touches your client, it is no longer sterile…..I don’t know why I’m arguing with you….I’ve been a professional piercer since you were 7….haha….so when you have some experience, you’ll be able to put your common sense together with your book knowledge, and you’ll be able to figure it all out…..good luck to ya….

  25. Max Brand Avatar

    So do you realize that sterilization is just a state of mind, unless you live in a vacuum. If you breathe during a procedure(even wearing a face mask) nothing is sterile. If your client breathes during a procedure, nothing is sterile. You clients skin is not sterile no matter what you clean it with, so as soon as anything you use touches your client, it is no longer sterile…..I don’t know why I’m arguing with you….I’ve been a professional piercer since you were 7….haha….so when you have some experience, you’ll be able to put your common sense together with your book knowledge, and you’ll be able to figure it all out…..good luck to ya….

  26. Max Brand Avatar

    So do you realize that sterilization is just a state of mind, unless you live in a vacuum. If you breathe during a procedure(even wearing a face mask) nothing is sterile. If your client breathes during a procedure, nothing is sterile. You clients skin is not sterile no matter what you clean it with, so as soon as anything you use touches your client, it is no longer sterile…..I don’t know why I’m arguing with you….I’ve been a professional piercer since you were 7….haha….so when you have some experience, you’ll be able to put your common sense together with your book knowledge, and you’ll be able to figure it all out…..good luck to ya….

  27. jimbo Avatar
    jimbo

    ohh handbags!

    right, it looks awesome, i cant see anything wrong with Max Brand`s version of sterility. However its not a contest and the finished piece looks tops. So stop bitching and get on with your own version of play piercing

    Go play nice….

  28. jimbo Avatar
    jimbo

    ohh handbags!

    right, it looks awesome, i cant see anything wrong with Max Brand`s version of sterility. However its not a contest and the finished piece looks tops. So stop bitching and get on with your own version of play piercing

    Go play nice….

  29. jimbo Avatar
    jimbo

    ohh handbags!

    right, it looks awesome, i cant see anything wrong with Max Brand`s version of sterility. However its not a contest and the finished piece looks tops. So stop bitching and get on with your own version of play piercing

    Go play nice….

  30. jimbo Avatar
    jimbo

    ohh handbags!

    right, it looks awesome, i cant see anything wrong with Max Brand`s version of sterility. However its not a contest and the finished piece looks tops. So stop bitching and get on with your own version of play piercing

    Go play nice….

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