Cutting 
Cutting is a
form of scarification which involves cutting the skin and marking the
body in patterns or designs. Historically cutting has been done for hundreds
of years in African tribes; these marks would be used to show status within
the tribe including rank, marital status, and age. Markings would also
be made for aesthetic reasons. In other cultures cutting was used as a
spiritual release or in blood letting rituals. Cutting has now found its
way into modern times mainly for aesthetic purposes; men and women from
all backgrounds are getting cuttings and are marking their bodies.
Using
a sterilized single use scalpel, single lines are cut into the skin creating
your design. Care must be taken to provide consistency in the depth of
the lines. It takes a steady hand and a vast knowledge in anatomy and
healing techniques for cuttings to heal evenly.
