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rowdy · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 3:33 pm Post subject: BRANDING

Anyone ever been branded i really have been thinking about it lately and would seriously like to have a big design on my arm.im a bit worried about infection but would love flames branded on me i feel totally at piece when stareing into a fire its beautifull on a dark cold winters night to be outside sitting quietly by a fire.

mommabird · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:12 pm Post subject:

Okay, you won't get a little ol'piercing - but you'd consider getting branded instead???

I don't get it ....

Mag, where'd you get this one???

Laughing

the magician · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:24 pm Post subject:

dont know what goes on in his mind sometimes momma. There is a big difference to looking into a fire and actually being branded i will have to explain to him Laughing

.Errrrrrrm where did i get him from i found him in a box on the front door step.

the artist · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject:

ive been branded on my butt with a fag butt Shocked

I went to the toilet one night(course i was ****!) and lit up a fag.
droped my fag on the toilet rim and at the same time i sat on it!!!!!

Anyway about branding Rowndy surely youre not a COW! Laughing

rowdy · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 3:46 am Post subject: Branded

Seriously guys ive never been afraid of fire so im sure i could go ahead with it,once the iron has gone into the flesh to a certain depth it burns through the pain receptors in the skin. That doesnt mean its not painfull of course its just something i want. Im nearly as big as a cow Artist but nicer colours. Laughing

the artist · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 4:48 am Post subject: ABOUT BRANDING BODY ART.

Article about - Branding

Warning: This article is was submitted as one individuals experience, Tattoo Info cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided, we strongly urge you to get experienced professional advice before even thinking about such practices.

Branding is the term for the scarification method done by heated instruments, mostly metal, burning a mark onto your skin. Branding is an incredibly painful, and very possibly dangerous practice not to be taken lightly. Never do any brandings without being in a clean and safe shop environment with a professional who has had plenty of experience in these types of body modification. There are many variables in branding, and pressure, temperature and healing are all very important, and with the miscalculations of any of these, you can be sent to the hospital. Once at the hospital, your problems may not be over, as many times you can suffer severe nerve and tissue damage, and also may be appointed to a psychologist before you’re able to leave the hospital, since many body modification practices are considered a form of mentally unhealthy self punishment. This article is not going to be giving instructions on how to do a branding, nor should it be taken as an argument in favor of branding, just an informational aide on the practice of branding.

Branding is usually done by shaping a piece of metal into a design or symbol you want to get, heating it, and pressing into onto the skin. I am leaving out the details that should only concern the professionals, as again, it is not something that should be done on your own.

The skin will most likely blister immediately, and this is very painful, but bleeding is usually very little or none at all. The artist may or may not release the pressure of this blister by popping it, or may rub a oil mixture onto it. This differs between every branding artist, and they also treat each branding differently, depending on the desired affects.

Depending on whether you want it to be a more pronounced and raised burn or not dictates how you take care of it. The area can be very tender for a few weeks, and will scab up greatly. If you do not want a raised scar, you should heal it like any other burn you may get. Your artist will ask you to cover it with a bandage for the first few days to protect it from infection, and afterwards apply creams and lotions to it to help it heal. The after affect will look different than normal skin, often having a slightly more pink or red tone to it, and having a shiny look to it. The quality of the shape will depend on how well your artist executed it, as well as how your body healed it. Minor touch ups may be desired after you are completely healed.

If you desire a more pronounced burn, your artist will ask you to cover it for the first few days to heal it, but then take a different approach with the scabs. A more pronounced branding is a bit differently during the initial burning session, but also needs to be irritated during the healing process. Your artist might have you come back into the shop every time it scabs, so that they might pick or cut off the scabs. This will be slightly painful, and interrupts the healing, causing it to become a bit more pronounced each time. Rarely will the artist ask you to pick the scabs yourself, as it needs to be in a clean manner, but also keeping the shape of the design in tact.

You need to be careful with branding, as the signs for infection may not be as noticeable with a burn as it is with other body modifications. Always consult your artist if you think something is wrong, and if you are still unsure, don’t hesitate to see a doctor you trust.

rowdy · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject: Branding

Thank you artist for taking the time and trouble to do a really interesting post, i enjoyed reading it very much. im pretty certain i want it done but i dont know why. as for the shrinks and doctors mate they dont worry me at all ive spent a fair amount of time on the psycho wards. Laughing

the artist · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject:

No problem Rowdy.
Have got u tube.
You can see brandings done and you can decide for yourself.
Im not putting you off it as thats what body modification is all about. Wink

chic · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:46 am Post subject:

aND HES A DOCTOR... Wink

rowdy i watched scarification on youtube, and it is awfull, this chinaman had his whole back done, and he must have had something to take the pain away...that is a wierd hobby...

the artist · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:00 am Post subject:

hi chic
whos the doctor?
If seen scarification done for real and nope no pain killers all natural!!!
Its more painfull than a tatto but 4 times worse he he!
I know its not nice to watch but its a experince to watch.
You should see a real suspensions done gawd its wicked!

devilduckie523 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 1:31 pm Post subject: Re: BRANDING

[quote="rowdy"]Anyone ever been branded i really have been thinking about it lately and would seriously like to have a big design on my arm.im a bit worried about infection but would love flames branded on me i feel totally at piece when stareing into a fire its beautifull on a dark cold winters night to be outside sitting quietly by a fire.[/quote]

Ive been twice and one of them has started to dissappear Shocked

one on my chest one down low on my hip...the one on my chest has started to go if i knew it was going to heal and fade that fast I wouldnt have done it...

oh_bugger · Tattoo addict Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 518

Branding is the muts nuts, fact.

Cause im far to much of a wimp to have any done. Go for it Rowdy.

rowdy · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:12 am Post subject: BRANDING

I have watched it on u,tube and think i can get g,eeeeeed up enough to go through with it ??

the magician · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:57 am Post subject:

ROWDY I FORBID YOU. You are not having it done if you think i will sit and watch you in agony having it done think again neither will i bathe it for you or comfort you when you are in agony with the after pain no way this one i mean so listen to me for once in your life you know im right. Evil or Very Mad

the artist · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:05 am Post subject:

i agree with the magician.
Even though i made posts about it i hope i havent made Rowdy go for it?
Rowdy

What you see on you tube doesnt mean that you should have it.
Its like if you have a friend and he sticks his/her head into a bucket full of water and something tragic happens,would you do the same?

rowdy · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject: Concern

Thanks for the advice everyone but im nearly 30 years old and magi when ever i burn myself whilst playing with fire have i asked for help ??

the magician · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:33 pm Post subject:

Oh come on Rowdy there is a difference between a small lick of a flame and being branded.And you are 46 not 30 so act your age and listen to your elders. I stand by what i said i forbid you Evil or Very Mad

the artist · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:22 pm Post subject:

im 41.
the problem in my opinion that this is A Midlife Crisis in play here.
Its quite normal.
Im still getting tats and crazy things because i still feel 21.
I know we all were young before and we at the age of 35 to 45 still tend to do these things when we were young again is surely A MIDLIFE CRISIS! Laughing

chic · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:09 am Post subject:

the trouble is, YOUTH is wasted on the young, give it me now... Laughing

rowdy dont do it mate...
it looks awfull..and it will fade and go all horrid and you will have to go to hospital, then you will need to have it amputated.. Shocked

am i worrying you at all. Laughing

magi be strong and dont let him. if he does do it, then rub salt in his wounds.. Wink

oh_bugger · Tattoo addict Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 518

[quote="chic"] then rub salt in his wounds.. Wink

[/quote]

Which may well be part of the healing process.

Anyway not wishing to take sides here, certainly dont wish to impact on your decsion Rowdy, its your body etc.

[size=24][/size]DO IT, DO IT, DO IT, DO IT.[size=12][/size]

rowdy · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:44 am Post subject: BRANDING

I think i can make my own kit to try it out after all how hard can it be, just need to make sure the iron is the right shape. Smile

oh_bugger · Tattoo addict Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 518

That makes sense i mean how hard can it be ?

On a cautious note if during branding via an iron be careful should the phone ring.

BOOM BOOM, im here all week try the veal its lovely !

the artist · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:05 am Post subject:

wouldn't it be easier to try it with a iron????
and the result of the brand Laughing

blamski · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject:

strictly *******, mate. i like the way they look when done well but there's no way i could go through with having one. not just the initial pain but the ongoing pain and the endless pain aswell. i imagine it would hurt a bit too.

i have the utmost respect for the people that go for the more extreme body modding. some of the stuff i have seen people doing to themselves makes me shudder. i'll stick with my tats and simple piercings and the occasional double appendage.

rowdy · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:58 am Post subject: BANNED

Sorry to inform everyone the branding is off .Magi for the first time since weve been together has seriously been upset by this desire of mine to be branded ,so if she is so against it i cant see the woman i love so much upset by my selfishness so i guess its off. Thanks for the advice everyone. Crying or Very sad

the artist · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:31 am Post subject:

Im glad you have some sense to pull out of branding Rowdy.
Stick to your tattoo subjects.
As one poster mentioned get a eyebrow piercing would be better at least you can take it out if when you feel like it.
Im going for the flesh tunnel next with a nice style plugs.

oh_bugger · Tattoo addict Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 518

Pah wimp.

Not for pulling out of the branding but for letting a Women tell you what to do.

Now if only i could work out why im single ?

rowdy · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 2:54 pm Post subject: SINGLE

Dear obe it was either pull out and put magis feelings first or come live with you and be your bitch. Twisted Evil

blamski · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 4:39 pm Post subject:

i just watched a little video of a professional body piercer getting a brand on his inner forearm. it took 5 hours to complete Shocked

i was squirming nearly as much as he was!! i think branding is not for me.

brandy on the other hand...

the magician · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject:

Thankyou Rowdy for listening to me for once in your life you know i know best. Wink