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allthatjaz -> RE: brands (5/16/2010 2:06:46 PM)
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Hi DaddysInkedSlut, My partner is a scarification artist and different types of branding is one of the things he does.
You can be branded in various ways. Hot strike with thin molded steel, Snake bite and cell popping (which are also a form of hot strike. You can also be branded with a cauterizing pen but this only produces a second degree burn, which won't permanently scar and can be very painful.
There are certain things you need to remember with hot strike branding. The metal needs to be red hot (glowing red) because only this will produce a 3rd degree burn and only a 3rd degree burn will permanently scar. The reason cell popping isn't permanent is because its minute particles of skin being burnt off and this leaves the body the ability to heel without leaving a scar. Saying that, some people are permanently scarred from cell popping.
Don't go for a brand on your fatty bits. Avoid places like the ass, belly and thighs as scars tend to blow in these areas. Shoulders, arms, calfs and lean muscular areas tend to brand well and keep there definition.
Burns grow 3 times in width, sometimes more and so don't go using metal that is any thicker than 0.3mm and don't go making some elaborate pattern because brands tend to lose definition. Keep it simple.
Steve always makes appointments with people a good month ahead. They need to be in good health because all scarification (including tats) can knock the immune system. Its a good idea to take multi vitamins a month before and a month after.
I have been branded with both the snake bite and normal hot strike and I found it slightly uncomfortable but certainly not painful. It feels like someone has nipped your skin and then a very deep itch. Its interesting watching Steve branding people. No matter what you tell them about it not being very painful, they will always break out in a sweat before it happens. The brand hits their skin and you see their face light up and say something like 'oh is that it?'
People that tell you its painful are those that have received 2nd degree burns and not 3rd degree and second degree burns are extremely painful. Dont go to a branding artist if he tells you its going to be really painful. Anyone can set themselves up as a professional. That doesn't mean they understand what they are doing. Go to places like BME and get recommendations. Some of the best and safest artists I know are not professionals.
I could talk all day about branding but I won't. We have a website www.edgeplay.co.uk and there is a good article on there about branding aftercare. Its worth a read.
Lots of people will tell you your mad, that its dangerous bla bla bla. Its not dangerous if done properly. Just consider things carefully. Spend time doing your research and know that if you don't like it after its done, you have to live with it. A brand is not like a tattoo, in that you don't know the exact outcome until after its healed.
All the best
Maria
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