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If you are going to undergo a body crafting procedure in DeKalb County, please ask to see the Body Craft Studio Permit, the permit of the Body Craft Artist that will be doing your work, and the last routine inspection that the studio has received. The body crafting program DOES NOT regulate, judge, or determine the aesthetic quality of the procedures performed by the body craft artists. Unauthorized or substandard tools or jewelry are not allowed. They must follow proper procedures to prevent the spread of infection and disease. Every area that comes into contact with the client shall also be cleaned and disinfected before and after each procedure.Īny body craft artist must be properly permitted and have first aid, CPR, and blood-borne pathogen training.

Also, it verifies that cleaning and disinfection procedures are documented and that all tools and jewelry used in a procedure are cleaned, sterilized, and disinfected prior to use on clients. Through regulation, education and enforcement, the body crafting program seeks to make certain that the body craft studios are designed to allow for effective cleaning and disinfection. The risks associated with body crafting include infection, hepatitis B and C, MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), any blood-borne pathogen, improperly sized jewelry, substandard jewelry, allergic reactions, and possible scarring due to an underlying keloid condition. The rules are designed to protect the clients of these procedures as well as the artist. The purpose of this program and the rules and regulations is to create a safe body crafting environment, to ensure safe industry practices, and to prevent the transmission of disease in body craft studios. There are several health issues associated with body crafting. Body crafting has truly become a mainstream form of art. One of every four persons from ages 18-25 in the United States has a tattoo or body piercing. They offer tattoos, cosmetic tattoos (permanent cosmetics) and body piercing to members of the public from the surrounding areas and nationwide on an ongoing basis. Promoting the health and safety of the artist and clients of our tattoo and piercing community.ĭeKalb County, Georgia has a large, diverse and talented community of body craft artists and studios.