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   <title>what to use to brand : EvilBrad.. if your going to repeatedly...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.bodymod.org/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=29919">CheeseStix</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9893<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> November/13/2008 at 7:05pm<br /><br />EvilBrad.. if your going to repeatedly steal (copy and paste) a set of information for people, could you try give credit to the people who put it there for you to steal?]]>
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   <title>what to use to brand : I would definately recommend going...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.bodymod.org/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=137437">EvilBrad</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9893<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> November/13/2008 at 4:15pm<br /><br />I would definately recommend going to a professional. Not that I haven't dont it to myself before, but its been a long time. You are always better off going to a professional where you can have it done in a sterile environment and to ensure it comes out just right. Now, regarding aftercare...<p><font size="2" face="Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><strong>remember use discretion when selecting your method of                   aftercare as the more irritation you create on the wounds the                   higher risk or infection and increased and prolonged pain. P                   </strong><strong>icking and scrubbing your wound can illicit                   a stronger immune response, giving your body more opportunity                   to react or over react and create more scar tissue. Please be                   aware that every body will scar differently and occasionally                   no amount of skin irritation can guarantee a raised scar. </strong></b></font></p>                <p><strong>Method #1 </strong>, <em>fastest and least painful                   healing method.</em></p>                <ul><li>Clean the wound with soap and water twice a day and apply                     a bandage until the wound is completely healed. </li></ul>                <p><strong>Method #2 </strong>, <em>slightly prolonged healing                   and can be somewhat painful </em></p>                <ul><li>Clean the wound with soap and water twice a day </li><li>While cleaning remove any scabbing that may have formed                     using either clean hands or a toothbrush soaked in peroxide.                   </li><li>Apply a bandage until the wound is completely healed. </li></ul>                <p><strong>Method #3 </strong>, <em>longest healing, very painful,                   increases risk for infection, not always recommended. </em></p>                <ul><li>Clean the wound with soap and water twice a day </li><li>While cleaning remove any scabbing that may have formed                     using either clean hands or a toothbrush soaked in peroxide.                   </li><li>Apply an irritant such as sesame oil, 3% hydrogen peroxide,                     lemon juice or salt.. This will aggravate the wound and ideally                     increase scarring. Many irritants can be applied and their                     results will vary.</li><li>Apply a bandage until the wound is completely healed. </li></ul>                                For smaller pieces ø plain glycerine soaps should suffice<br>                  For larger pieces or people with weakened immune systems it might be a good idea to use an anti-bacterial product such as Technicare, Dial Anti-bacterial                   soap or even tea-tree oil soap]]>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:15:07 UT</pubDate>
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   <title>what to use to brand : Yeah i agree if yur serious bout...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.bodymod.org/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=99651">dreadyroots</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9893<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> November/08/2008 at 8:49pm<br /><br /><P>Yeah i agree if yur serious bout this, I relixe this topic is alittle old, go to a professional. They have the answers u'r lookn for. </P><DIV>In other news I got burnt the other nite. With a fire pocker. Shit was funny. Rite on my calf over my scars. Ive been tending to it like a baby so it dosnt scar too much. Shit was actully kynda fun but not recommended. </DIV>]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:49:18 UT</pubDate>
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   <title>what to use to brand : I&amp;#039;ve had strike brandings...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.bodymod.org/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=15759">bluestar</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9893<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> August/31/2008 at 5:48am<br /><br />I've had strike brandings done and also brandings done with a cautery pen.<br>There's much more control with a cautery pen.<br>BMEshop used to sell them for about $100 plus tips that you use once and dispose of in a sharps container, preferably. If you're really set on doing it yourself! <br>I gave myself a nasty 3rd degree burn with a lighter, a quarter and a magnet (I think, I was 18...) Don't do that. <br>Caring for burns isn't easy. I could barely move after I got a branding (cautery pen) on my stomach. You have to be really careful, they're 3rd degree burns and could be very dangerous if done improperly or cared for improperly. A 3rd degree burn leaves a scar pretty much no matter what you do to it. I irritated my brand with steel wool and then cleaned it well with antibacterial soap afterwards. (This isn't always necessary..)<br><br><ul><li><b>First-degree burns</b> are usually limited to redness (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythema" target="_blank">erythema</a>), a white plaque and minor <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pain" target="_blank">pain</a> at the site of injury. These burns only involve the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidermis_%28skin%29" target="_blank">epidermis</a>.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Second-degree burns</b> manifest as erythema with superficial <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blister" target="_blank">blistering</a> of the skin, and can involve more or less pain depending on the level of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nerve" target="_blank">nerve</a> involvement. Second-degree burns involve the superficial (papillary) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermis" target="_blank">dermis</a> and may also involve the deep (reticular) dermis layer.</li><li><b>Third-degree burns</b> occur when the epidermis is lost withdamage to the hypodermis and possibly muscle underneath. Burn victimswill exhibit charring and extreme damage of the dermis, and sometimeshard <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eschar" target="_blank">eschar</a>will be present. Third-degree burns result in scarring and victims willalso exhibit the loss of skin hair and keratin. These burns may requirehospitalization.</li><li><b>Fourth-degree burns</b> damage muscle, tendon, and ligamenttissue, thus result in charring and catastrophic damage of thehypodermis. In some instances the hypodermis tissue may be partially orcompletely burned away as well as this may result in a condition called<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compartment_syndrome" target="_blank">compartment syndrome</a>, which threatens both the life and the limb and the patient. Grafting is required if the burn does not prove to be fatal.</li><li><b>Fifth-degree burns</b> result in hypodermis being burnt off,leaving blackened muscle, tendon, and ligament. Fat, nerves, veins, andarteries have been destroyed and the burn area is paralyzed as aresult. Amputation or grafting is required if the burn does not proveto be fatal, depending on the amount of bone envolvement.</li><li><b>Sixth-degree burns</b> leaving blackened bone and damaging marrow tissue, these burns will definitely require amputation.</li></ul>So.. BE CAREFUL!<br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:48:45 UT</pubDate>
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   <title>what to use to brand : You&amp;#039;ll want something that...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.bodymod.org/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=121161">CheapPerfume</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9893<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> June/04/2008 at 9:24pm<br /><br />You'll want something that has the ability to cause third degree burns, which is most easily achieved by using a cautery pen wielded by a professional. <br><br>Unless you're prepared to do all the necessary research on procedure, equipment, and after care, it's probably best you see a scarification artist with a good portfolio, as they'd know what they're doing. <br><br>Although you might save money by doing a sketchy DIY job, you will more than likely not like the end results. (This isn't to say there haven't been DIY jobs that have turned out beautifully, however this is usually the result of a little bit of know how and planning.)<br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:24:15 UT</pubDate>
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   <title>what to use to brand : i did a simple line once with...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.bodymod.org/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=120387">Uraniumhobo</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9893<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> June/04/2008 at 8:23pm<br /><br />i did a simple line once with a screwdriver and a stove top, it came out clean but i got bored and scalpled the scar tissue off and cleaned it and now its pretty much gone, but thats becuase i like to do my own stuff for the sake of having that personal feeling, by theory the only way to get a infection is to not take care of it as high heat kills bacteria, but it leaves an opened wound to you have to treat it as the bacteria wil come back<br /><br />go to a profesional though]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:23:09 UT</pubDate>
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   <title>what to use to brand : Go to a farmer.be a real man an...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.bodymod.org/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=106223">rorgoroth</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9893<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> June/04/2008 at 7:43pm<br /><br />Go to a farmer.<br>be a real man an pretend to be a cow!<br><br>Or professional,<br>or anyone with ways of getting metal red hot.<br><br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:43:35 UT</pubDate>
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   <title>what to use to brand : Go to a professional. Soldering...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.bodymod.org/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=87512">hellodave</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9893<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> June/04/2008 at 6:15pm<br /><br />Go to a professional.<DIV>Soldering irons and woodburning things aren't hot enough, or clean, for that matter.</DIV><DIV>I think the temperature is something like 2200 degrees C, although I'm not a professional. This is achieved with a cautery, but this really isn't something you should be attempting yourself.</DIV><DIV>xxx</DIV>]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:15:35 UT</pubDate>
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   <title>what to use to brand :  ThisNah, I kid. As you&amp;#039;ve...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.bodymod.org/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=120065">Zal VII</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9893<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> June/04/2008 at 5:31pm<br /><br />This<br><br><img src="http://www.brandingsteaks.com/catalog/images/219.jpg" border="0" /><br><br>Nah, I kid. As you've been told, branding is something that you really need to get done by a professional, when you want a good looking scar you really can't mess about.<br><span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by Zal VII - June/04/2008 at 5:32pm</span>]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:31:09 UT</pubDate>
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   <title>what to use to brand : thanks for the advice the only...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.bodymod.org/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=122296">mane187</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9893<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> June/04/2008 at 5:14pm<br /><br />thanks for the advice the only problem is that i have not found a shop in xotherx california that does scarification, if anyone knows one please let me know, and what temp is needed for it to come out clean]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:14:31 UT</pubDate>
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   <title>what to use to brand : I agree with Shelliokin, you should...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.bodymod.org/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=68490">Druidess</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9893<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> June/04/2008 at 3:36pm<br /><br />I agree with Shelliokin, you should go to someone who actually knows what they are doing as far as branding goes.]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:36:26 UT</pubDate>
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   <title>what to use to brand : Use some money and go to your...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.bodymod.org/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=5133">Shelliokin</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9893<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> June/04/2008 at 12:18pm<br /><br />Use some money and go to your local shop.  That's the first step in not getting an infection.  You'll thank yourself later on, when you have something you actually want to show off.]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:18:01 UT</pubDate>
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   <title>what to use to brand : Not that I&amp;#039;m a professional,...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.bodymod.org/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=121161">CheapPerfume</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9893<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> June/04/2008 at 12:09pm<br /><br />Not that I'm a professional, but I would personally recommend against using soldering irons or wood burning kits, as they generally do not achieve a high enough temperature to give the results you'd be looking for.&nbsp;]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:09:25 UT</pubDate>
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   <title>what to use to brand : use a toothbrush and baking soda...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.bodymod.org/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=111300">kcir</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9893<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> June/04/2008 at 11:44am<br /><br />use a toothbrush and baking soda to scrub the area if you want it to raise/scar.  there are many ways to brand, from cauterizing irons to strike branding.  since you dont have any mods posted i'm going to assume you aren't too heavily into the scene and would reccomend you go to a professional to have them done.  google should return a few artists near you.]]>
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   <title>what to use to brand : the other day while playing with...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.bodymod.org/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=122296">mane187</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9893<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> June/04/2008 at 4:33am<br /><br />the other day while playing with my zippo and&nbsp;i accidentally/intentionally gave myself a brand, tho i dont think that it will last. but i liked how it looked and felt. so i have been trying to figure out how to get a better one. since I want detail I've been looking at using a soldering iron or woodburning kit but im not sure if this is a good idea. do you have any suggestions.<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>p.s.&nbsp;how do i keep the&nbsp;brand from getting infected and looking clean?</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>thanks,</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>~.:§MANE187§:.~&nbsp;</DIV>]]>
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