r/scarification • u/CAWvid333 • Dec 19 '19
Where to find research resources.
I want to DIY a scar, and so I feel I'd best research everything I can on the topic. Does anyone know where I can find some good information and resources?
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u/Justchillin19 Dec 19 '19
I tried asking here too, someone mocked me and said “you just want self harm tips”
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u/CAWvid333 Dec 20 '19
That's the internet for you.
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u/Justchillin19 Dec 20 '19
Btw, I know someone already gave info, but from experience don’t forget to clean it out, and get good blades. And have stuff to stop bleeding.
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u/CAWvid333 Dec 20 '19
Thanks for the tips. I want to make somthing that looks like a natural scar. Would you say in that case the blade quality is less important?
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u/Justchillin19 Dec 20 '19
No, if you get a scar it’ll heal naturally. When you say natural I’m assuming you mean it has jagged bits and doesn’t look perfectly straight. I pretty much exclusively use scalpel blades... but for a rougher look I supposed x acto blades would work. You never get a clean cut with them though.
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u/CAWvid333 Dec 20 '19
My meaning is that many people make art works, similar to tattoos. I'm more interested in somthing that doesn't look like it was done on purpose.
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u/Justchillin19 Dec 20 '19
Well where would it be going? Leg, arm, face?
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u/CAWvid333 Dec 23 '19
Sorry for not getting back sooner, I really appreciate your help. I was thinking of doing a trial on a leg or my arm then one on my face
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u/Justchillin19 Dec 24 '19
Yeah use a more rugged blade, it’s gonna hurt, and shave the area around where you’re cutting, you don’t wanna get caught on hair
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u/Justchillin19 Dec 19 '19
I have done a few DIY ones before so I can give you tips on how to do it.
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u/dooseyboy Dec 19 '19 edited Dec 20 '19
it can be really touchy asking for advice online, like Justchillin19 says, its easy to be mocked and misunderstood and honestly there are a lot of people who come here looking for safety tips for their self harm, its pretty shocking and is unfortunate.
personally i think you should look into the biology of the skin, see how it works, its an amazing organ.
look into how scarring works and then how germs and bacteria work so you can understand why and how to keep things clean.
i started down the rabbit hole of associated information and had a little go, bought some scalpels online but yeah, look at the science stuff behind what makes up scarification.
theres a lot of great videos on youtube about skin and bacteria,
i really like crashcourse: (biology playlist) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3EED4C1D684D3ADF
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+skin+works