Transmission Magazine ED06

edition nov 2010

body art

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BodgyA love Tatts story

how to turn your ideas into a comic and

win!

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EDITOR Scott West

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Tim Baxter Jenny Douglas Conor Durkin Paul Harvey Rebecca Miers Sonam Paljor Ronald Prince Andrew Smith Gideon Warhaft

CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jennifer Mills www.jenjen.com.au

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CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS Marty Schneider www.martyschneider.com.au

Skye Ogden www.skyeogden.com www.gestaltcomics.com

Anton Emdin www.antonemdin.com

SPECIAL THANKS Inked Magazine inkedaustralia.com

Hepatitis NSW is an independent, community-based, non-government health promotion charity funded by NSW Health. ph: (02) 9332 1853 fax: (02) 9332 1730

Hepatitis Helpline ph: 1800 803 990 postal address: PO Box 432

DARLINGHURST NSW 1300 AUSTRALIA

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contents

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body art

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page 30

how to turn your ideas into a comic

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS

300 Aside from Hepatitis NSW editorial comment, views expressed in this magazine or flyers enclosed with it, are not neccessarily those of Hepatitis NSW. Neither are such views necessarily those of our funding bodies. does not promote nor condone the use of illicit drugs. rather, it seeks to provide accurate information that will help people who already inject drugs to reduce risks and make safer choices.

Nothing in this magazine should be taken as recommending drug use.

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how can i turn my ideas for a story into a comic for transmission magazine?

just read the next few pages and give it a go!

how to turn your ideas into a comic To make this magazine an interesting read for you, we try to come up with comic strips that are entertaining, informative and we hope you relate to.

We think that you, our readers will have the best ideas and stories and we want to encourage you to send them into us to make the mag even better.

We’ve put together some tips to make it easier for you, so you know what we are looking for.

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we don’t want you to feel like we need professionally drawn artwork like this

we don't even need artwork at all !

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what we need from you

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• It might be easy to start with dot points like this.

• you should write down all The important things you think should be in a story like; • where is the story set?

• who are the characters? (what do they look like) • what are they doing?

• what are they saying to each other? (you can include quotes or specific words they would be saying)

• how does the story start?

• what happens along the way?

• are there good experiences or bad experiences?

• how does the story end?

• tell us about anything else that is important to your story or that you want the readers to know about.

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you could also write a story and send it to us. we could use your story as a basis for a script. your story might be something that has happened to you, somebody you know or you could just make a story up.

we just need your story to be about hepatitis in some way

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3.

you might like to use the format we use in our comics

LATE COMIC STRIP TEMP S 1 COMIC = 8 PAGE into a format put your ideas to e lik d ul ory goes, if you wo us how your st ow sh to is th like you and e template to we can send th ript ur own comic sc you can write yo

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send your stories to TRANSMISSION MAGAZINE C/- Hepatitis NSW PO Box 432 DARLINGHURST NSW 1300 transmission@hep.org.au

to find out more call:

hepatitis helpline

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C s i t i t a hep * * we know you’re not a

dummy

body art

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a quick guide to

“A cheap tattoo is never a good tattoo and a backyard job can leave you with more than just wobbly lines and poor art “ Vanessa Morgan (editor) Inked Australia Issue 2

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what is body art?

Tattoos, body piercing, branding and scarification are all different types of body art.

The most common types of body art in Australia are tattoos and body piercings.

Tattoos are permanent designs on the skin.

They are made with coloured inks put under the skin with a machine.

Body piercings are holes in the skin made so jewellery can be worn.

The holes are made with a sharp instrument.

Tattoo and body piercing are forms of self-expression and these days are part of popular culture with people from all different backgrounds and cultures choosing to getting some form of body art done.

As more people are getting tattooed and pierced, there is more demand on artists, some even have waiting lists of more than 1 year.

But at the same time, the number of people getting work done by ‘backyard artists’ with little or no experience or training in is also increasing.

While people might spend lots of time thinking about what type of body art they want to get and what body part they want to get it put on, some people don’t give thought to the risks that body art can have.

one thing that people don’t always think about when they choose to get their body art done is the risk of getting a virus like hep c ...

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how do professional body artists work?

Professional body artists work in a space that is set up specifically to do tattoos and piercings.

illustration by Anton Emdin

They use single use equipment, including inkpots only once and use an autoclave to sterilise other reusable equipment.

An autoclave is a machine that uses heat or steam to kill viruses.

A professional artist will wear safety gloves and other safety equipment to protect the client and themselves from infection.

how do ‘backyard artists’ work?

‘Backyard artists’ usually work in an area that is used for other things like a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen or shed, which aren’t clean/sterile environments.

They will often use equipment they have made themselves or that they have bought on the internet.

These are some examples of home made tattoo guns.

Without access to an autoclave, there is no way of cleaning the equipment to a professional body art studio standard.

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“Average

Joe walks into a tattoo studio and he assumes that they know about cross-contamination, sterilisation etc ... when really it’s no safer than getting tattooed in their lounge room by a drunk friend“ Terry James (Devil’s Ink) Inked Australia Issue 2

how do infections happen? infections like hep B, Hep C, and HIV can happen when equipment has not been cleaned or sterilised and is used on somebody else Needles and other sharp instruments that are used to penetrate the skin can become contaminated by infected blood if they are not cleaned and sterilised after use, which means infections can pass from one person to another.

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uses single use equipment more than once

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doesn’t use new ink for every new tattoo

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doesn’t change safety gloves for each person

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doesn’t have a clean/sterile space to work in or use proper cleaning practices

illustration by Anton Emdin

Infections can also happen when the person giving the tattoo or piercing:

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why do people get ‘backyard’ or ‘do-it-yourself’ tattoos & piercings?

People have their own reasons for getting a piercing or tattoo done by someone who isn’t a professional, but some things that might influence this decision are:

drugs and alcohol if somebody is intoxicated with drugs or alcohol they may not be thinking about the consequences of their actions.

Age because it is illegal to tattoo anybody under 18, young people might go to someone who won’t care how old they are.

cost quality tattoos and piercings can be expensive, not everybody can afford to pay for a professional job.

location people who live in country areas may not have access to a professional body art studio.

also some people like the idea that they have a tattoo or piercing that their friend gave them, or think that because they know someone who can draw that they can do a tattoo as well.

being in prison and with no access to clean/sterile equipment in prisons and the high number of people in prison with hep C, the chances of getting a virus like hep C through a tattoo in prison is much higher.

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how can you stay safe when getting a tattoo or body piercing?

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Go to an established tattoo or body piercing shop and talk to them about what you want. Check the place out to see if it looks clean.

It should look as clean and tidy as a dental surgery.

Look at benches, sinks and other work areas.

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Ask them about their ‘infection control procedures’. (how they sterilise their equipment and protect themselves and their clients).

If they don’t want to talk about it or can’t answer your questions, it might be best to go somewhere else.

Make sure the artist: • • • • • • • •

can talk to you about the Code of Practice for Skin Penetration Procedures washes their hands (before they start, when they take a break and when they finish) wears new disposable gloves uses an autoclave to sterilise equipment opens sealed packets of single use equipment in front of you uses small sterile ‘ink pots’ of new ink for your work cleans your skin thoroughly before starting work on you cleans the work area in between jobs

based on ARTSAFE Checklist - Sydney West Area Health Service, 2010

for more info about safer body art or hep c call hepatitis ph: 1800 803 990

helpline

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where did you get the gun?

i read something on the internet, it showed me how to make it myself. it’s pretty easy!

i found this other website where you can buy a kit with a proper TATTOO gun, Ink and the rest of the stuff... i ordered one, it should be here in about 2 weeks, can’t wait!

i’m not soft! i’ve been keen but just can’t come up with something i like ...

you got any tatts jase? or are you too soft to get one!?

i’ve got one!

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oh man... that’s pretty bodgy!

yeah i did it during my maths classes... no wonder i failed

looks like you failed art class too!

ok i’m pumped up now ...

If you can do it, i can get one too!

what do you wanna get?

OK, let’s do this

we should get each others names babe!

are you going to change the needle?

relax man, it’s fine! don’t worry about it

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i dare you to let him do a dogshit tattoo on your bum

you are so random...

BUT you know i can’t say no...

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one week later... hey, can i help you?

i hope so, i want to get a tatt removed

we put them on, not take them off! but i do know laser removal can be expensive, sometimes thousands!

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SHIT! thousands? i haven’t got that kind of money

i don’t know why you guys do this to yourselves... it looks shit and it’s probably infected too... what could be so bad you want to get rid of it?

We broke up!

WOW!

and then you come here and want me to fix it up

yeah, but it costs even more than if you just had it done properly the first time!

can you cover it up or something? how about the dragon tatt could you do that?

a tattoo is for life you know.

You need to give it some thought. if you really want to cover it, i can do it

just save your money, make an appointment and bring your I.D with you. You do have I.D dont you?

of course i do!

you look like you’re about 16

It is illegal to tattoo anyone under 18 ... come back in 2 years kid

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i’m stuck with this for 2 years?

you should get a blood test too.

in a proper tattoo shop like this, we sterilise all our equipment in an autoclave but a tatt like yours, that you got at a party could mean the gun was used on other people too.

There might be a chance of picking up an infection like hep C

blood test?! hep c?! i didn’t think about any of this stuff, i was just having fun with my friends, and now it’s all messed up!

you know what i mean... my tatts are good but i can’t fix tatts that look like dogshit!

...hang on can i help you?

uuhhm

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nah i’m ok, don’t worry about it

later that day... i can’t believe i’ve got kylie’s name on my body. We aren’t even together anymore!

i’ve got a tattoo of a dogshit on me!! at least you can meet another chick called Kylie!

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we are both as dumb as each other

that’s the guy that gave us the tatts hey?

why did you give me this crap tattoo?

i don’t even remember

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chill out! i just gave you what YOU wanted!

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arrrrggggghhhhhhhh!

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not really, i’m angry! most of all at myself!

Jason! are you ok?

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i went to find out about getting the tattoo removed. they told me it’S possible that i might have picked up an infection like hep C because the tatt gun was used on other people and not sterilised properly

that’s great news...

i’ve been trying to find you, there’s something i have to tell you

We should both go and get tested. They told me it’s just a blood test

what now?

i’ve never had a blood test before

all i know is that we both have a crappy tatt and now maybe even a virus or infection as a bonus

i know! i’m pretty freaked out by it all...

i know we aren’t together anymore but I was hoping maybe we could go together to get tested

yeah... I think that’s a good idea

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i heard that you can get a tattoo if you are under 18 years old if your parents say it is ok. is this true?

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YES Tattoos

Lawstuff www.lawstuff.org.au/nswlaw/topics/tattoos-and-piercing

In NSW, if you are under 18 you need your parents consent to get a tattoo.

If you are under 18, the tattooist commits a criminal offence if they tattoo you or makes a permanent mark or design on your skin (anything that looks like a tattoo), unless they have obtained consent from your parents to perform that tattoo in that location. Your parents may give their consent in person or in writing.

Body Piercing If you are under 16 you need your parents consent to get a body piercing.

Your parents may give their consent in person or in writing and they must consent to the piercing being made to that particular part of your body.

If you are over 16 but under 18 you can get a body piercing if you agree to it.

For your consent to be valid, you must be capable of forming a sound and reasoned judgment. Many piercing studios will also ask your parents to give consent.

If you are under 16 a body piercer is not allowed to give you a body piercing in the nipples and/or genitalia even if you or your parents consent to it.

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transmission@hep.org.au

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