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.

66, 67, 68, 69, 70…

When it comes to microdermal projects, especially big ones, there is always the question of longevity.  This came up recently when Sames sent in a photo of his “anti-wedding ring“.  Granted in that case it was in a high traffic area, but the same concerns apply whenever we see a large collection of microdermals in one area.  Well, Sames is back, and this time he’s showing off his 70+ microdermal chest piece that has been in place for over a year and a half.

I counted just shy of 70, but there may be a couple we’re not seeing so I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt.  In any case, this is an impressive project considering how long the jewelry as been in place.  Credit for the piercings goes to Craig Kelley from Couture Tattoo Co. in Canton, OH.  After seeing this, I’d say he could easily be called the hero of Canton.

Comments

42 responses to “66, 67, 68, 69, 70…”

  1. no_excuses Avatar
    no_excuses

    Ok, not to split hairs, but I only count 67, however I did go crosseyed trying to count them. That’s a really impressive piece. I imagine cleaning them would require a lot of patience

  2. no_excuses Avatar
    no_excuses

    Ok, not to split hairs, but I only count 67, however I did go crosseyed trying to count them. That’s a really impressive piece. I imagine cleaning them would require a lot of patience

  3. Rain Man Avatar
    Rain Man

    I counted all 67 in 0.1 of a second. You say how many- 70? Pretty close. …But there’s 3 left in the box!

  4. Rain Man Avatar
    Rain Man

    I counted all 67 in 0.1 of a second. You say how many- 70? Pretty close. …But there’s 3 left in the box!

  5. Scott Avatar
    Scott

    I’m trying to imagine what it was like to heal these guys. I have two anchors on my back that were a pain in the ass to heal simply because my shirt bumped them every day as I took it off and put it on. I would assume the same issues would arise for this piece.

    I do have to say that I love the way his anatomy is incorporated into the piece. If a guy has to have nipples, he might as well use them geometrically.

  6. Scott Avatar
    Scott

    I’m trying to imagine what it was like to heal these guys. I have two anchors on my back that were a pain in the ass to heal simply because my shirt bumped them every day as I took it off and put it on. I would assume the same issues would arise for this piece.

    I do have to say that I love the way his anatomy is incorporated into the piece. If a guy has to have nipples, he might as well use them geometrically.

  7. Nathan G. aka Sames Avatar

    Thanks alot Scott. The anatomy definitely makes it look “right” which is one of the main things I love about my chest.

    Aftercare involved quite a bit of time but it surely paid off.

  8. Nathan G. aka Sames Avatar

    Thanks alot Scott. The anatomy definitely makes it look “right” which is one of the main things I love about my chest.

    Aftercare involved quite a bit of time but it surely paid off.

  9. Adhara Avatar
    Adhara

    Holy hell. this is just awesome. O_O

  10. Adhara Avatar
    Adhara

    Holy hell. this is just awesome. O_O

  11. Craig Kelley Avatar

    This is still my fave large Micro Dermal project. I wish the anchors I put in his nipples would have worked out but the nipps are a rough place to heal and keep good with all the T.H.O’s and what not.

    …And thanks for the sweet ass comment at the end of the story Rob!

  12. Craig Kelley Avatar

    This is still my fave large Micro Dermal project. I wish the anchors I put in his nipples would have worked out but the nipps are a rough place to heal and keep good with all the T.H.O’s and what not.

    …And thanks for the sweet ass comment at the end of the story Rob!

  13. mfing jedi Avatar
    mfing jedi

    reminds me of the original power rangers outfit

  14. mfing jedi Avatar
    mfing jedi

    reminds me of the original power rangers outfit

  15. Cease Avatar
    Cease

    I have a lot of respect for this dude. Bet this is a bit of a pain in the ass but it looks so impressive so totally worth it. Also just noticed its the guy with the scar wars sleeve in progress! Awesome

  16. Cease Avatar
    Cease

    I have a lot of respect for this dude. Bet this is a bit of a pain in the ass but it looks so impressive so totally worth it. Also just noticed its the guy with the scar wars sleeve in progress! Awesome

  17. wren Avatar
    wren

    That looks really great. Very impressive that they seem to be stable, at least for now. And thumbs up for the Firefly joke.

  18. wren Avatar
    wren

    That looks really great. Very impressive that they seem to be stable, at least for now. And thumbs up for the Firefly joke.

  19. angela Avatar

    i counted 25 on the left triangle-ish shape, 17 in the middle, 25 on the right triangle-ish shape.

  20. angela Avatar

    i counted 25 on the left triangle-ish shape, 17 in the middle, 25 on the right triangle-ish shape.

  21. Lynx Avatar
    Lynx

    Aww Craig I am proud to say you had a hand in teaching me to pierce all those years ago, and thanks’ again for being my first eyebrow piercing 🙂

  22. Lynx Avatar
    Lynx

    Aww Craig I am proud to say you had a hand in teaching me to pierce all those years ago, and thanks’ again for being my first eyebrow piercing 🙂

  23. Vladimina Avatar

    This is absolutely amazing!

  24. Vladimina Avatar

    This is absolutely amazing!

  25. Vern Avatar

    No one get the firefly ref.? Jaynestown!

  26. Vern Avatar

    No one get the firefly ref.? Jaynestown!

  27. varevinc Avatar
    varevinc

    i asked for 7 , i got 70 by falling asleep ….

  28. varevinc Avatar
    varevinc

    i asked for 7 , i got 70 by falling asleep ….

  29. MissCherry Avatar
    MissCherry

    I’m wondering how old these micros were in the photo. I wonder if they will all stay put over time?

  30. MissCherry Avatar
    MissCherry

    I’m wondering how old these micros were in the photo. I wonder if they will all stay put over time?

  31. xELEKTROx Avatar
    xELEKTROx

    MissCherry, it’s stated in the article that they’ve been in for a year and a half.

  32. xELEKTROx Avatar
    xELEKTROx

    MissCherry, it’s stated in the article that they’ve been in for a year and a half.

  33. iam: defiantchid Avatar

    saw this cat at hell city columbus this year. he had micros in the middle of his nips! props

  34. iam: defiantchid Avatar

    saw this cat at hell city columbus this year. he had micros in the middle of his nips! props

  35. sik Avatar
    sik

    I saw this picture I believe in a magazine. He got them done at a convention. If I’m not mistaken he had one in each nipple when he was photographed for the magazine, so that may account for a shortage in the once 70 microdermals?

    Either way, I love microdermals and I’ve been expecting to see good things come with them and this was one of the first big projects I had seen. I can’t wait to witness more. 🙂

  36. sik Avatar
    sik

    I saw this picture I believe in a magazine. He got them done at a convention. If I’m not mistaken he had one in each nipple when he was photographed for the magazine, so that may account for a shortage in the once 70 microdermals?

    Either way, I love microdermals and I’ve been expecting to see good things come with them and this was one of the first big projects I had seen. I can’t wait to witness more. 🙂

  37. sik Avatar
    sik

    Oops @Craig I just read your comment :C Beautiful work 😉

  38. sik Avatar
    sik

    Oops @Craig I just read your comment :C Beautiful work 😉

  39. Nathan G. aka Sames Avatar

    Sik- They were all done at the shop, not at Hell City (where that photoshoot occurred). Do you happen to remember which magazine you saw them in? I was told that it was in a magazine but they did not remember which one.

    Thanks again for the kind words for both Craig and I. He did some awesome work and I love this project.

  40. Nathan G. aka Sames Avatar

    Sik- They were all done at the shop, not at Hell City (where that photoshoot occurred). Do you happen to remember which magazine you saw them in? I was told that it was in a magazine but they did not remember which one.

    Thanks again for the kind words for both Craig and I. He did some awesome work and I love this project.

  41. pat Avatar
    pat

    how many people does it take to count to 70?

  42. pat Avatar
    pat

    how many people does it take to count to 70?

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