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Had a really lovely evening with @caratigerlily at @thecatcafeperth this evening.
We did a pat all the cet, consumed much caffeine, and got used as a perch by the floof Rolo! 🐈☕😘
It's sad to see such devoted staff and a loving welcoming store closing down, but it was great to hear all the cat's stories and whose homes they are going to!
Thanks to the staff at @opalheartpiercing for such a thoughtful gift! <3
Note to self: Kitty's tummies are soft, but apparently not for touch.
Save the date! The 2023 Conference promises to be packed with education and excitement. It will feature:
• 3 days of educational classes
• Local and international speakers
• A Sponsor showcase
• Networking opportunities
• Social events
…and so much more! This is an event that you surely won’t want to miss. Go to safepiercing.org.au/learn for more information.
Had an absolutely enchanting v-day with qtbum @caratigerlily. There was some hiking, there were cuddles, we had some snacks, there was lots of love in the air andddddd lastly we threw hooks in each other and lifted ourselves off the ground using them.
#justnormalvalentinesdaystuff
✨PERTH PIERCERS: THIS SUNDAY OPEN FORUM✨
The AUPP's Open Piercer Forum is intended to bring piercers together into a space where we can all discuss industry relevant topics, ask piercer related questions and find local support and connections.
The Open Piercer Forum is also a space where we can all talk about what we'd like from our industry, and what education we really need in order to continue learning & growing as practitioners.
All active piercers are welcome, so come and have your say, and join our community!
The Open Piercer Forum is FREE to all piercers who wish to attend, and membership is NOT required. These events are open to any active body piercers and there is no need to register ahead of time.
● PERTH: Sunday 3rd of December 2022, 12.00pm – 3.00pm at City of Perth Library Auditorium
View more information at safepiercing.org.au/open
Questions? Feel free to ask 👇
After all the hype from the @safepiercing_au repost of this SUPER rad piece yesterday, I thought I'd post a follow-up myself today!
Swipe for a noodie pic of the hole too!
A couple-year-old 12g 'deep conch' with a 1/4" ASTM F136 implant grade titanium shaft, 5/32" ASTM F136 implant grade threaded bead on the back – both anodised gold colour to match the KILLER 14kt solid gold danger noodle hand made by my friend @alex.piercer
This piece originally had two threads, but I removed one of them and curved the entire piece (very carefully) to match the bowl of the client's conch.
You know we heart us some hearts at Opal Heart! 💝🧡💚💙💜❤️💖
Here's a healed tragus piercing rocking a @bvla Bubble Heart in 18kt solid yellow gold on-top a Threadless 16g 1/4" ASTM F-136 titanium flat back (anodised gold to match~72v)
Talk about a scrumptious septum! 🥞😋🌝 Mmmmhmmmn!
This 14g 3/8" clicker was hand made from ASTM F136 implant grade titanium by @dysmorphicbodyart in Lyon France and found its way into our lovely clients snoot.
Pierced telescopically with a 14g #kiwamineedle and #clickerino 6g/12g blanks.
Double double Hera Hera from @anatometalinc in solid 18kt yellow gold 💛💛
Pierced free-hand front to back with 14g #kiwamineedles on this absolutely lovely lady with impeccable taste! (I'm not just saying that because I also am wearing the same on my face!)
Only a couple days left in Sydney at @stoneheartpiercing and back to where these piercings were done at @opalheartpiercing ✈️
Very excited for the AUPP @safepiercing_au second Open Forum in Sydney on Sunday! I'm flying tomorrow and couldn't be more pumped.
Just to remind everyone, this event is only for current active members of the industry, which means piercers, apprentices, counter staff and studio managers/owners who are currently employed in a body piercing studio.
We will also be kicking on for casual drinks and eats afterwards, so clear your Sunday arvo schedule.
See you there!😊
3mm genuine VS1 Diamond hand set in solid 18kt yellow gold by the gifted hands over at @bvla in this fresh conch I pierced.
Pierced aseptically freehand front to back with a 14g slightly crushed #kiwamineedle and followed by a threadless insertion pin to install 14g 5/16" backing. Swipe for back shots!
Did you know we have a butt load of genuine stones in our @bvlalove case at @opalheartpiercing ? Mmmhmmn. Come get your drool on! 🤤💎💜
Can I get an "uuggghhnnnnn" in the comments for this 14kt solid gold Myramid from @stargazerfinejewelry ☄️🌟🖤
I'm not sure what I like more, the distressed set black quartz stone or the crimping on the sides!
Pierced telescopically at 14g 5/16" with a #kiwamineedle and #clickerino blanks
Fun fact! 🐢When I was 11, I found a box turtle just cruising down the footpath when I lived in VA. I turned on a nearby sprinkler and ushered some bugs his way and we just hung out. 🐛💦💚
His name was Eltrut (turtle backwards) and we looked after him inside during the crazy winter before releasing him back into the wild on an island in DC that he was native to.
This fresh 14g 5/16" conch piercing with @anatometalinc 18kt solid gold front will melt your heart, just like Eltrut did mine!
Thanks everyone for the lovely bday wishes! 🍰🐣🥞🎈 Eee!
I've been a bit high-strung lately so it was absolutely thrilling to spend the entire day with my qbum @caratigerlily as we cruised around Perth doing ALL of the fun things!
Waffles and ice-cream for breeky, then a bombardment of presents, followed by some sneaky beevies and a veggie snitty! 🧇🎁🥃🌱🍗.
Next stop was @holymolygolf and cocktails followed by yum yum mexican goodness at @panchos_mexican_restaurant and finally cake at home! 🏌️🍸🌮🍻🎂
I had the pleasure of teaching a @safepiercing TalkAPP class at #APP2022 alongside the talented @doblebou and ever-inspiring @piercerchrissy called "Room for improvement: Stories of transformation."
https://www.joeltron.com/talkapp
Together, we spent a bit over an hour discussing our journey to get to where we are now and how we got there.
As I went last, I decided to discuss more of my fuck-ups than achievements as I often reflect on the mistakes that make us who we are today.
Anyhow – you can now read my transcript if you missed out on the class! Go check it out and make fun of the old images.
Today was (apparently) international Septum day, and I'm fucking LIVING for it. 🤌
A total of 5 happy little septums left @opalheartpiercing today, including this charming birthday piercing for @raznay.art 💎🎂
@anatometalinc 12g 3/8" front-facing CBB with genuine Swarovski gems and all ASTM F136 implant grade titanium.
Swipe for compulsory snot-snot! <3
Really enjoyed piercing this client's lovely little conch with an 18kt solid white gold Marquise Fan by @anatometalinc . We played around with a few different optimal placements after I declined to pierce her 'fused helix' and I think we were both stoked with the result!
Conch pierced at 14g with a Kiwami needle (free hand, front to back) and has an ASTM F136 5/16" implant-grade titanium backing for the healing period.
We also threw in a cheeky 16g 5/16" highish lobe as a little friend too.
To all ya'll #APP2022 piercers out there, what was your first piercing back?
You'll never guess what mine was… hint: it was a 14g 5/16" CBB septum with ASTM F136 titanium jewellery from @anatometalinc
I'm back safe and sound at @opalheartpiercing after a long long long long series of delayed flights and lost luggage – but feeling good and still testing negative daily.
As always, check out the under-shot pic and now featuring a client selfie too!
I feel like this first photo really encapsulated the essence of the #clickerino booth at the #APP2022 exhibition. 🛟🎰🌭🍔🎡
Me hanging out being an idiot with friends, @stinkface27 working solid behind the scenes to keep the cogs turning while her husband @stranglebat and mother Joyce keep the caffeine and fun times flowing!
I don't generally promote my side hustles publicly as I like them to grow organically and stand on their own and I was NOT disappointed with the continued response from the industry.
High quality, 18kt and USA ASTM F136, shiny as fuck, lifetime guaranteed simple clickers available only to professional studios. Go buy some. www.clickerino.com
Big ups to Christina whom many of you will notice from @opalheartpiercing really was the one who put this together and kept it all from falling apart. <3
The "Just the Tip" #APP2022 class on intact penile piercings was a big pile of fun! 📚👓🎓
The FULL presentation is now available free at www.joeltron.com/foreskin
It was a really humbling experience to present a class for my friends and peers and it was truly rewarding to see everyone as excited and interested in the topic as I am myself.
We also renamed the word foreskin
🍀🍆 to the Devil's umbrella 😈☂️, which I for one feel is more suitable.
Aside from a very short intermission that required some command prompt fuckery, everything went smoothly and I even had a couple people say they really enjoyed it!
Thanks to everyone who attended and big ups for @kellansmithworks who was unable to attend but assisted a lot with the presentation as well as all my friends I nagged to review and rehearse the class beforehand.
Obligatory #APP2022 badge and ribbon pix!
I start my 🍀🍆 class in a few hours, make sure to grab one of my very special ribbons on your way in!