I also do the odd bit of modelling, Jewellery making, Gig attending, Pubbing (well... The Angel in Durham) & Swearing
音樂
Metal
Hardcore
Psychobilly
Punk
Ska
Pop-Punk
電影
Flesh & Blood
Modify
電視
I really don't like Miami Ink/London Ink/LA Ink/etc.
書籍
Spirit & Flesh - Fakir Musafar
Non-Stop Rock 'n' Roll Voodoo Action - Vince Ray
Piercing Fans International Quarterly (PFIQ Magazine)
Piercing World Magazine
The Piercing Bible - Elayne Angel
IdeaTattoo Magazine
偶像
Anyone who has had a piercing/tattoo/modification by me or who has had one of my flash designs tattooed on them. My friends and family for their unwavering support and love.
Steve Haworth, Jo Harrison, Fakir Musafar, Joe Ellwood, Elayne Angel, Samppa Von Cyborg, Erik Sprague, Dawnii, Jim Ward, Bear, Lukas Zpira, Pauly Unstoppable, Lucky Diamond Rich, Shannon Larratt, La Negra, Filip Leu, Jesse Jarrell. Plus many other piercers and modification artists who have helped me out in more ways than they will ever know - you know who you are!
I really don't like Kat Von D. Her tattoo work is amazing, but I have no interest in her as a person at all. It's hard enough being a female in this line of work without having a complete diva making it more difficult.
Hello there. My name is Kim, and I have been piercing professionally since 2003. I've worked in several studios in the North-East, including Hartlepool & Middlesbrough.
I am well versed in all piercing procedures, from ear lobes to other more unusual piercings such as genitals, surface piercing, microdermals and custom work, which includes play piercing and corsetting, I also have experience in scarification and skin removal, please ask for details/prices. There are photographs of across the full spectrum of my work in my pics section. I enjoy working on new and exciting piercing techniques, as well as big custom piercing projects.
I'm proud to be featured on BME's ModBlog (Legs Akimbo) as well as having a lot of my work on the main site, I've also been featured in Bizarre's Body Art 3 book (see photos section).
All piercings are treated in the strictest confidence. I work in separate rooms/partitioned off areas to the other members of staff in the studios. Piercing is not a spectator sport, so no one is allowed into the piercing room/area with you (with the exception of genital piercings, where I will allow a friend or partener in with you).
I am happy to give free and confidential consultations upon request (for any and all piercings, scarification and skin removal work and custom piercing work). These consultations consist of a walkthrough of the procedure, you can see the equipment that will be used and I'll talk you through jewellery options (for the initial piercing and for once the piercing has healed). Aftercare is also discussed and i can reccomend certain products to you as well. This is a good opportunity to ask questions that you may forget about on the day of getting the piercing done.
I only use single-use needles/scalpels/dermals punches for all my work. Where possible, all my equipment is single-use and disposable. Where this is not possible, the equipment is sterilized in a vacuum autoclave in a steri-pouch between each use. Please ask if you would like to see any of my sterilizing equipment.
AVAILABILITY
I currently work in 2 fantastic tattoo studios in the North East of England. Please telephone in advance if making a special trip to see me to avoid dissapointment. If I am taking any time off work, I will post bulletins, so be sure to add me to your friends list to keep track of what I'm up to.
I will consider working in other studios in the evenings (working on a percentage of takings). Please get in touch if you're interested.
I do not insist on people having appointments, but you're more than welcome to make one at any of the studios above to see me (£10 deposit required for piercing, consultations are free).
I have access to a HUGE range of body jewellery from various suppliers, if you'd like me to find something for you, or need advice on jewellery, call into one of the studios above to speak to me or contact me on MySpace. You can view the stock I carry at www.myspace.com/steelpaintbrush (see photos section).
REVIEWS
Below are some comments and reviews (taken from the Studio Directory on www.bodyjewelleryshop.com) of my piercing work. If you'd like me to add a review from you, please message me.
"Kim always manages to calm me down and makes me laugh and she talks through the equipment shes going to use and what shes gonna do with it. Really helpful for advice on piercings too"
-Rachael
"quality of work is exceptional, ive had multiple facial piercings which everyone has been everything i expected and more.. it's always nice to have confidence in the work your handing money over for.. 10/10 i wouldnt dream of going anywhere else in the north east."
-Ian
"kim is honestly the most helpful person i've ever met when regarding piercings, the staff are so friendly and the atmosphere is brilliant"
-Sniper
"As soon as i got talking to Kim she made me feel so comfortable and really relaxed me! She was really patient and talked me through the process and showed me all the stuff she was going to use."
-Jax
"I wouldn't let anyone else pierce me in a million years! I've been pierced at paintbrush several times, and tattooed and the service is fantastic, Kim is a top-notch body piercer and should win awards for her tea/coffee making skills also."
-Kini
"Kim explained various piercing procedures in great detail, what jewellery was used, etc. I had the top of my right ear re-pierced, a microdermal at the top of my cleavage and my 'ladybits' pierced. Kim was very professional and made me feel completely comfortable at all times especially considering the intimacy of one of the piercings. I had total confidence in her because of the way she explained every step of what she was doing. It was a pleasure to meet her and a pleasure to be pierced by her. My full respect goes out to her. She's an absolute star!"
-Sue
"totally professional. I have never had a single problem with any of my 11 piercings"
-Kat
"The way Kim goes about a piercing is so thorough. I was a little bit nervous and she was really patient. She showed and explained everything she was using and doing. everything came out of sterilised bags and she was very profesional about everything! Instructions for aftercare were really apreciated"
-Beckah
Please contact me with any questions or queries via a message or comment. There is a wide range of topics covered in great detail (with photos/diagrams and comments from other people) in my blogs.
我想認識：
Anyone interested in what I do!
You have to be 16 years of age (or above) to be pierced by me. If you look under 18, I will ask to see photo ID to prove that you are 16 or over. Acceptable forms of ID are: Passport, Drivers Licence (or Provisional) or a CitizenCard (available from www.citizencard.com). For Genital piercing (male or female) you must be 18 years of age or over, and I will ask for photo ID if you look under 21.
I am constantly looking to expand my portfolio. If you have an idea or project you think I may be able to help with, get in touch. I'm also happy to lend a hand on photoshoots for college projects, etc. Please contact me for more details.
I am currently looking to other professional piercers and modification artists for help and inspiration. I have a solid background, am quick to learn and have a lot of experience, coupled with a large client base. I would love some guidance/training to help me develop skills in other, more extreme forms of body modification, including:
*Tongue splitting
*Extreme genital piercing (male & female)
*Branding
*Implants (sub/transdermal)
*Suspension/Performance
*Dermal Punching
*Any other procedures/methods that someone would be willing to allow me to observe.
If you think you can help me with this (willing to do part time apprenticeships and assistant work) please contact me.
After commenting on you blog about Christmas adverts I HAD to go and look for my favourite and here it is...The Toys R Us one is there also...I know it's a bit early but HAPPY CHRISTMAS xxx
Ahh class. Well let me know when you start doing them. And as always, I'll be a test dummy if you need one haha :')
Ah class :) done any more weird piercings? Lol :)
And newcastle is crap, college is ok like :)
Been trying to find dirt cheap tattoo place cos I'm 18 now haha :')
Xxxx
Kim! Hope you're well! So sorry I havnt been in in a while! Hate being in Newcastle!
Anywayyyy :))) I want some new metal :)
So, I was looking through your piccies and saw the one that goes under the tounge and out through the bottom of the chin :) just wondering if anyone has had that done yet?
Miss you! Xxxx
yeah, but there are still some people here that haven't either. i live in a conservative little town, and a few people still look at me like i'm a freak. i only have 6 piercings in my face, and my ears are only 5/8ths. haha.
Hiya, im dead sorry its taken me ages to reply back, im sure myspace hates me
But yeahh same much prefere the older stuff Like when they played last resort, yeah its like the song they are most known for but the corwds reaction was soo much better Xxx
haha. i'm sure i make terrible faces. but thank goodness no one takes pictures. haha. if i'm ever where you are, i'll definitely have to stop by and get something pierced by you. or if you're ever in america, i'll do the same thing. haha
Cheers for the add - keep up the good work - more piercings in Durham i say :D Oh and i see you are a jo harrison fan - shes done some pretty cool stuff - id like to get some ink from her some day.
yeah yeah thats kool:) it'll do:) ima gonna get it done once i leave school:) so in about 4 months but i thought i would get it dont while i was in school but there is no way to hide it :P but i definatly will:) xxx
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