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Why this artist is making ink from guns

By mixing iron sulfate with tannic acid (which Little derives from cooking the plant sumac), the ink gets its deep shade, which darkens on the paper’s surface once exposed to oxygen. read more

Cannabis Rolling Papers May Pose Health Risks From Heavy Metals, Study Finds

The lack of regulation on cannabis rolling papers may expose users to health risks due to the presence of unsafe quantities of heavy metals, according to a new study. read more

Metallica’s James Hetfield Gets Tattoo Using Ink Mixed with Lemmy’s Ashes

The Metallica frontman got inked with an iron cross and spade on his middle finger in honor of the late Motörhead legend. Metallica’s James Hetfield Gets Tattoo Using Ink Mixed with Lemmy’s Ashes ... read more

Metallica’s James Hetfield's new tattoo includes the ashes of Lemmy Kilmister

Frontman James Hetfield of Metallica just got a new tattoo added to his extensive collection, but this latest one features more than ink and a lasting memory. read more

‘There’s just nothing like it’ — The 1896 letter declaring Utah a state has come to the Beehive State

It’s unclear how a 1896 document signed by President Grover Cleveland approving Utah as a state ended up at a Boston-based document auction this spring, but it’s now finding its home in the Beehive ... read more

How Safe Is Permanent Makeup?

"Iron oxide has been shown to be the safest pigment ... The adverse events are associated with certain ink shades of the Premier Pigment brand of permanent makeup inks, which are manufactured ... read more

WXPN Sets NON-COMMvention Lineup For Triple-A Format

A highlight of NON-COMMvention is its music showcases, scheduled for noontime and evenings, featuring a mix of emerging and established artists including The Decemberists, Iron & Wine, and Beabadoobee ... read more

James Hetfield has had Lemmy's ashes tattooed onto his middle finger

Hetfield says the salute to the late Motörhead legend means “he is still able to fly the bird at the world” even after death ... read more

I got a Rochester solar eclipse tattoo. Was it a good idea?

What is a better way to celebrate 2024's solar eclipse than to get a tattoo? In Rochester, in the path of totality, tattoer Ian McAvoy inked a special piece of art on my arm. read more

Why this artist is making ink from guns

“Ink is a kind of necromancy ... Red, for example, requires roasting the iron sulfate; yellow, the more finnicky hue, is the result of mixing the iron sulfate with an alkali like baking soda. read more