BME: Body Modification Ezine

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  • Cold and Dry

    Written by

    Jordan Ginsberg


    Well, it’s not like sewing needed any more help to convince the general public of its bad-assery, but this old school/horror-themed sewing machine really does the trick anyway, doesn’t it? I’ll confess that my sewing skills are mediocre at best, but if I had this kind of ghastly machinery with which to work? Hell, I’d hem each and every one your pants, ModBloggers, just for the hell of it. No lie. After the jump, another sewing tattoo—both of which came from the same submission, might I add, but with nary a trace of artist information. Who are you, anonymous sewing fan? Feel free to reveal yourself, if you so please.

  • The Calm Brow

    Written by

    Jordan Ginsberg


    Guh, are we live? Can you hear me, ModBlog? Sorry about the radio silence since yesterday afternoon—a combination of Internet and computer problems at The Manor have hamstrung this operation we all enjoy so much. But…I think things are back in working order and we’ve moved beyond those aforementioned technical difficulties. And, hey, what better way to enter this brave new era of technological competence and reliability than with this beautiful, intricate cutting by the increasingly ubiquitous Wayde Dunn while working out of Infinite Body Piercing in tropical Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. And the cutting? Well, it’s on Burgh, who you may remember from spawning this murderous little darling. You want a shot of his face? Yeah, just poke around after the jump.

    Welcome back, ModBloggers. What’s the point in ever being born again?

    See more in “Misc. Cuttings“ (Scarification)

  • Training is Everything

    Written by

    Jordan Ginsberg


    Alright, OK, enough of the good times we’ve been having today, what with all the Satan faces and ancient religious weaponry—time to get down to brass tacks, and the dangers of this so-called “body modification” of which we are all such great fans. See that up there? That man, covered in food? Trying desperately to tongue that bit of sauerkraut off his face? This, my friends, is one of the many potential pitfalls of engaging in risk-laden behaviors such as “body piercing.” I’m not saying you absolutely shouldn’t get piercings, but just look at Artie up on top and, being honest with yourself, decide if that sort of life—happy, attractive, well-fed—is the kind of existence with which you are comfortable. Just saying.

    (Photo by Phoenixxx.)

  • Raise Your Entrails

    Written by

    Jordan Ginsberg


    Well well well, it’s been a solid month since we checked in with known idolator Adam and his gleefully evil throat, which, back then, was still mired in outline hell. Now, as we can see, it’s in full color and ready to, I don’t know, what do earthly manifestations of the devil do? Capsize a boat? Start a forest fire? Eat at Applebee’s? Yes, Adam’s satanic throat goat is going to be at Applebee’s if anyone needs it.

    And because this piece just fits his face so well, it’d be a pity to not include a side shot, right? Right. You know where.

    (Tattoo by Zack Ross at No Surrender Studios in San Marcos, Texas.)

    See more in “Facial and Neck Tattoos“ (Tattoos)

  • The Actors of the Past

    Written by

    Jordan Ginsberg


    Good day, folks! We should have an exciting announcement (that some of you may already be aware of) a bit later on, but let’s kick things off this week with this cutting work by the one, the only, The Absolute (more from Iestyn). What you see cut into Alice‘s arm up there is a Vajra, which, as the infallible Wikipedia explains, is a weapon “that has the symbolic nature of a diamond (it can cut any substance but not be cut itself) and that of the thunderbolt (irresistible force).” Indiana Jones will be by to battle you shortly, Alice.

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