Scarification Interview Recently Karen Hudson ( tattoo.about.com ) has contacted me to do an interview about Scarification for the book she is writing (Living Canvas) that is scheduled to be released next fall. It s a comprehensive book about all major forms of body art and will include a section on scarification. Karen Hudson has been writing for About.com since 1999. Tattoos, body piercings and other forms of body modification are her passion. She loves being able to help people as they embark on their own journey toward self discovery and expression through body art. Karen s goal is to preserve the reputation and respect of this art form through education, by teaching people the importance of safety and serving as an advocate for body art acceptance in the modern world. Interview Below: I m guessing you do cutting only, is that correct? Or do you also do branding? Yes, cutting is the only method of scarification that I practice. If you only do cutting, why do you choose that method over branding? Have you tried both methods? Although I have never tried branding, through research I have found that cutting allows me to have more artistic freedom over the design and produce a more intricate looking scar. I find I can do more than basic geometrical shapes when using a scalpel. Plus the smell of branding has always offended me! What would you say is the biggest difference between the two? When someone mentions "Scarification" most people assume its "Branding" automatically. Branding is described as burning the skin, usually with a heated piece of metal. Scarification by cutting is simply what it sounds like"¦using a scalpel to cut an image/design into your skin to eventually turn into a scar. What tools are used to effectively perform the initial cutting? This includes even minor items needed "“ what do you have to have set out before you can get started? The tools needed are relatively simple, the main tools being a scalpel handle and multiple sterile blades. I also use Nitrile gloves, disposable sleeves, disposable apron, face mask, sterile gauze, and antiseptic skin prep. There are multiple types of blades available for a scalpel. I have experimented with many different blades until I found two types that I frequently use for most of my cuttings I perform. Similar to how an artist would use multiple paint brushes to create different effects for a painting, the same is similar to using different scalpel blades for scarification. Some blades are curved, straight, smaller and larger all resulting in different uses depending on the design I am cutting. What kind of consultation do you go through with a client before you will do this procedure on them? I like to meet in person to discuss the procedure from start to finish educating the client about the whole process. During the consultation I will discuss their design ideas, the size and placement on their body they want to get it done. Sometimes we will both come to the conclusion that a tattoo would be better suited for what they are looking for. I will also ask if they have any other scars on their body so I can get an idea "how" they scar.
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