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Black Thorn Studio

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June Japanese deal 💪🏻🔥🔥

Full days only $800 get the most out of your tattoo session, colour or black n grey, body panels best way to get that start on your Japanese sleeve!

LIMITED SPACES 🚨

DM TO BOOK

Full dragon ball Z sleeve finished today!! Thankyou so much to Chris for smashing this out 💪🏼

#dragonballz #tattoo #christchurch

Another session down for @xtattedblondiex one more to go 💪🏼💪🏼

#irezumi #tattoo #christchurch

Another freddy portrait, love doing these horror portraits 🖤

created with @peachtattoosupply_official
@blackthornchch

As far as we got on this Dracula piece!
Looking forward to finishing this one off

#tattoo #dracula #christchurch

More freehand blackwork!
if you like the look of this or thinking about blacking out something give me a message to book !

#blackwork #tattoo #christchurch

Glenn had the pleasure of meeting Robert Englund & showing him his new tattoo we finished just in time for @armageddonexponz last week!

What an experience & an awesome moment Thankyou Glenn!

#tattoo #freddykrueger #christchurch

Start to this horror sleeve looking to do more horror portraits give me a message for a discounted rate 💪🏻

#horror #tattoo #christchurch

Some more added to this sleeve 💪🏻

#tattoo #tamoko #christchurch

Dope sit absolute machine @gemwadsy !!

More blackwork 🖤 DM TO BOOK

#tattoo #blackwork #christchurch

Freehand coverup fingers 💪🏻

#coverup #tattoo #blackwork

Sausage approved this Hannya mask tattoo !

Looking forward to doing the other side 👊🏻

#tattoo #christchurch #hannya

No edits just raw blackout, bottom half healed 💪🏻💪🏻

If you want to discuss your blackout give me a message 🙌

#blackout #black #tattoo

Foodog with a full face of moko 👊🏻

#foodog #tattoo #christchurch

Can do girly tattoos too 🤷‍♂️

Book with me send me a dm 💪🏼

#tattoo #christchurch #witch

Full day sit !! 💪🏼💪🏼 strong stuff

Looking for more blackout or this style projects hmu!!

#tattoo #christchurch #black

Come drive some balls with a couple of beginner golfers, No animals were hurt in this video 😂

Like this reel if you want to see more delinquents playing gods game ⛳️

Been pretty slack on the posting but this is what I’ve been up too lately ! I have time with my discounted deal only 5 spots left DM TO BOOK!!

#christchurch #tattoo #bigorsmall

Joker face and dat 👊🏻
(Still a lil bloody n red)

#tattoo #christchurch #joker

Tough sit, Blackout blast over !
Bottom half fully healed

One more inner session to come, 💪🏻

#blackout #blastover #tattoo

Sick black and grey piece for Ewan!

I have limited spots left this month DM ME!

#tattoo #skeleton #christchurch

Large scale Black & Grey added onto this leg sleeve in progress !

If you like this style or are wanting something similar message to book 🖤

#tattoo #christchurch #blackandgrey

Coverup lion 🦁
Swipe ——>

I have little time left in February if your wanting to get in dm me!

#lion #tattoo #christchurch

Swipe left for a still ——>

More horror portraits more horror more blackout give me a message to book 💪🏻💪🏻

Freehand Blackwork blast over 🤮

Absolute legend sit 4hrs in total 💪🏻

#blackout #blackwork #christchurch

Black blast over for @rt.inked 🤝

#tattoo #blackwork #christchurch

Some more on this Chicano leg sleeve !

Always down for Chicano if you like this sleeve give me a message for a consult 💪🏻

#chicano #christchurch #tattoo

Background and adding onto this dragon for Tommy 💪🏻

#tattoo #japanese #christchurch

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@2xchinz

Difficult spot to get a decent photo! Tricky angles but overall outcome was good practice! 🍒

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#tattooer #christchurchnz #flashtattooart

A little mix of life lately - cup is always full 🥹💙

#tattooer #christchurch #aotearoa #socialmediagrowth

Pleasure banging this Neo traditional piece out on @aarowshot today! Absolute weapon 💪

#neotrad #tattooartist #christchurchnz #aotearoa

Little birdie for the practice portfolio! 🕊️

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#tattoo #christchurchnz #blackandgrey

The local is where it’s at @blackthornchch 🥷

#tattoonz #chch

Simple little gap filler from today 🌼

I have found since beginning this journey within the industry that I am my biggest critic, and tend to forget that everyone had to start somewhere! Im thankful for those that are supporting and trusting me throughout the progress, you guys make this possible thank you 🥹💖

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#tattooapprentice #christchurchnz #newzealandtattoo

Little end of week bomb giving the break room a minor make over 🎨🧑‍🎨🖌️

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#christchurchtattoo #spraypaint #nzartist #newzealandtattoo

Flowery flash feels to start of the month of April!

🌼$100 PER FLOWER (no bigger than palm size)🌼

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Direct message for any enquires 📧

#tattoo #christchurchtattoo #tattoonz

Small design from today! Enjoyed practicing a different kind of style! 🐱🦂

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Message for enquires! 💬

#blackworktattoos #christchurch #nztattooartist

Little lotus done on myself yesterday! Loving this sorta style so much lately! 🪷💕

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Dm me for enquires

#christchurchtattoo #lotustattoo #nz

New practice pieces currently in the works🐝

Staying focused, humble and committed to the craft — regardless of the noise that can come with growth🌸

#nztattoo #christchurchtattoo #aotearoa
#nztattooartist

I’m currently training & building my portfolio, which means the next few weeks I will be offering heavily discounted prices for training purposes 🫵

Thank you to the only and only @xtattedblondiex for having full confidence and allowing me to permanently paint you 🔥

⚡️Limited spots
📩 DM to enquire!

*Please note I will not be doing any complex designs whilst still training*

#christchurchtattoo #tattoo #aotearoa

Update on the progress of this forearm lotus design!
Shading is underway! Excited for the end result⚔️

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Follow for more updates!

#tattooer #tattoochristchurch #shadingtechniques

Neo trad for practice this upcoming week! Excited to delve into this style a lot more!🐍⚔️

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Follow for more of updates 🕷️

#tattooer #christchurch #tattooartist

Fun little project Ill be tackling today in studio on this cold morning🥶❄️

Keep up with how it goes - FOLLOW for more ⚔️

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#tattooer #aotearoanz #christchurchtattoo

IYKYK🤯⚔️

Building a loyal clientele should be effortless when your personality rivals the main character in Split 🔮

@blackthornchch

#tattoodaily #tattoo #femaletattooers

Big ups to my husband for lending his cheek for the first time on machine❤️😈

#firsttimers #tattoo #christchurchtattoo

Can not wait to get back in the studio next week. 🏠

I’m more determined than I’ve ever been , the year of the horse is coming in fast 🐎🇨🇳

#tattoo #christchurch #newzealand

Challenging my capabilities is what this year ordered 🙏⏳
#tattoonz #christchurch

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Plague doctor for Aj. Thanks for sitting so well! Always keen to take on more projects in this style.

Dm for bookings & inquiries🖤

#tattoo #tattooapprentice #tattooartists #plaguedoctor #chchnz

Lady piece for Kayla. Really loved bringing this one to life and would love to do more work like this! DM me with your ideas or for bookings! 🖤

#tattoo #ladyhead #tattooapprentice #chchnz

Pin up girl designs 🎪🖤

Dm for bookings & inquiries!

#art #flashsheet #pinupgirl #tattooartist #nzart

Blackwork piece done today for John.
Keen to create more in this style.

DM for bookings & enquiries🖤

#tattoo #neotribal #blackwork #tattooartist #chchnz

Little snake design for Kayla. Thanks so much for coming in! 🐍🖤

Dm for bookings & inquiries!

#tattoo #snaketattoos #fineline #nzartist #chchnz

Lady head flash complete🖤
So happy with how this one turned out! I’d love to do more lady head pieces like this, so if you’re keen or have something similar in mind, send me a message 💌

#tattoo #tattooartist #tattooflash #ladyheaddesign #chchnz

Completed portrait of Art the Clown on fake skin! 🖤

I’m currently looking to take on some discounted realism projects to expand my portfolio. If you’re interested, feel free to send me a DM to enquire ‼️🙌🏻

#tattoo #chchtattoo #chchnz #terrifier

Design by @thomashisloptattoo himself. Cheers for letting me put it on you 🤝

Dm for bookings & inquiries 🖤

#tattoo #tattooartist #tattoostyle #tattoochch #nz

New design up for grabs! Really keen to do this one if anyone is interested!

Dm to book or for any inquiries 🖤

#tattoo #tattoodesign #tattooflash #chchnz

Candle & flower design from my flash. Thanks again Aaron.

Dm for bookings & inquiries!

#tattoo #tattooartist #flowerdesign #chchnz

Medusa 🐍

Dm for bookings & inquiries! Always keen to do more lady designs🖤

#tattoo #tattoodesign #medusatattoo #tattooapprentice #tattoostyle

Floral design with some butterflys for my lovely client today! Thank you 🖤

Have space available if you are looking at getting something similar done. Dm for bookings & inquiries!

#tattoo #floral #tattooartists #tattooideas

Floral work for Bridget 🖤

Dm for bookings & inquiries!

#tattoo #flowers #flowertattoo #floraltattoo #fineline

New flash!! Love these ones. If you are interested in any send me a dm 🖤

#tattooflash #flash #flashsheet #neotrad #blackwork

Lady heads available that I would love to do 🖤

Dm me to book!

@blackthornchch

#tattoo #tattooideas #tattooflash #flash #ladyheads

Fairy girl 🧚

Dm for bookings & inquiries!

#tattoo #tattooartist #apprentice #fairytattoo

Kirituhi hook design with some blackwork for Kevin 🌊

Dm for bookings & inquiries 😊

#tattoo #tattooartist #apprentice #hook #inspired

A3 realism artwork done in pencil.

Keen to practice more around this style or any other realism ideas you may have! Dm for bookings & inquiries 🖤

#art #artist #tattooartist #realismdrawing #realism

New flash for the new year ✨

Dm for bookings & inquiries 🖤
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#art #artist #tattooartist #apprentice #neotrad

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Dm for bookings & inquiries!

#tattoo #tattooart #tattooed #nztattoo #tattooapprentice

Lotus ornamental design

Dm for bookings & inquiries! 🖤

#tattoo #tattooart #tattooed #nztattoo #tattooapprentice

New flash available for you. Would love to do these ones🖤

Dm for bookings & inquiries.

#tattoo #tattooartist #tattooapprentice #tattooideas #tattooflash #flashsheet #flashtattooart #tattooart #tattoostyle #nztattoo #chchtattoo #nz

Some script 🖤

Dm for bookings & inquiries!

#tattoo #tattooart #tattooed #nztattoo #tattooartist #tattooapprentice #tattooing #chchnz #chchtattoo #nzartists #script #fineline

Flower flash completed. Super keen to do these in colour or even black and grey for $150 each. Message me for bookings🖤

#tattoo #tattooartists #tattooartist #tattooapprentice #tattooidea #tattooideas #tattoostyle #neotrad #neotradflower #flowertattoo #flowerdesigns #flower #chchnz #chchtattoo #nzart #nzartist

Skyline for Steven

Dm for bookings & inquiries! 🖤

#tattoo #tattooart #tattooed #nztattoo #tattooartist #tattooapprentice #tattooing #tattoostyle #cartattoo #chchnz

Snake for Aaron.

Taking bookings! Send me a message!🖤

#tattoo #tattooed #tattooing #tattooart #tattooartist #tattooapprentice #tattoos #tattoostyle #neotrad #snake #snakedesign #snaketattoo #chchnz #nz

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Dm for bookings & inquiries 🖤

#tattoo #tattoos #tattooidea #tattoostyle #tattooing #artist #tattooartist #passion #learn #create #art #artwork #artideas #nzart #nzartist #darkart #darkartist #canterburynz #nz

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#art #artist #tattooartist #aspiring #tattooart #tattooideas #tattoostyle #neotraditional #neotrad #nzart #nzartist #inkdrawing #watercolour #watercolorpainting #darkart

Geometric design covering up some older work. I quite enjoy doing geometric styles and would love to practice more of them! Dm for bookings & inquiries 🖤

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#tattoo #tattoos #tattooart #tattooartist #darkart #darkartists #geometric #geometrictattoo #geometricdesign #nzart #nzartist #nzartists #newzealand #canterburynz

Some art practice with watercolours 🌺

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#art #artist #artwork #artwork #watercolor #watercolourart #watercolourpractice #colour #flashsheet #flashsheetideas #passion #create #nz #newzealand

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@rt.inked

Hey!
Had great fun doing this piece — I have availability this week!
#christchurchtattoo
#nztattooartist
#blackandgreytattoo
#tattooartwork
#christchurchnz

Had an awesome time working on this sick piece today
Really keen to take on more large-scale projects like this.

Hit me up via DM to book in.
– Dan

#tattooartist #largescaleart #customtattoo #chicano #christchurch

Hey team!
Had heaps of fun creating this Medusa piece
Loving doing custom designs like this — especially dark, detailed work with flow.
If you’re keen on something similar or have an idea in mind, flick me a message 🤘
Let’s bring it to life.

Dan

#medusatattoo #blackandgreytattoo #tattoodesign #customtattoo #tattooartwork

@blackthornchch

Did one of my own designs this week and had such a good time bringing it to life.
Would absolutely love to do more in this style.
If you’re keen to wear something unique, custom and designed just for you flick me a message.
Dan

#ChristchurchTattoo
#ChristchurchTattooArtist
#CHCHTattoo
#NZTattooArtist
#TattooChristchurch

Hey team!
I’m real keen to do these tiger flash designs
Bold, clean and ready to go.

DM me for sizing & pricing
Thanks,
Dan

#tigerflash
#blackandgreytattoo
#nztattoo #christchurchtattoo
#tattooideas

Hey team!
Really enjoyed designing and tattooing this black & grey piece.
Always keen for more custom pieces.

Dan

#christchurchtattoo
#nztattoo
#blackandgreytattoo
#customtattoo
#chesttattoo
#tattooartistnz
#tattooideas
#inkednz

Hey team!
I’m super excited to do this piece.
It would look insane as a thigh tattoo.
If you’re keen, I’m offering a special discount for anyone who books in before Christmas.

Flick me a message for sizing, pricing or to lock in a spot.
Dan

#christchurchtattoo
#nztattooartist
#blackandgreytattoo
#tattooflashdesign
#thightattooidea
#mermaidtattoo
#underwatertattoo

Hey team!
It’s been a little while since I’ve posted here, so here’s some of the recent work I’ve been up to 👇
Really enjoying pushing my style and trying out some new ideas — thanks for all the support!

Dan

#christchurchtattoo #nztattooartist #lincolnink #nztattoo #cztattoo #blackandgreytattoo #tattooartwork #tattoostyle #customtattoo #tattooideasnz #tattoolife

When your inner gremlin shows up looking this good 👀🐀💀

Had great fun designing this one — I’d love to do more custom pieces like it.

Let me bring your idea to life.

– Dan

#ChristchurchTattoo #NZTattooArtist #CustomTattoo #IllustrativeTattoo #TattooDesign #LincolnInk

Hey team!
Had a blast designing this custom piece 🤘 Keen to do more, so if you’re after something unique, flick me a message

–Dan

#ChristchurchTattoo #ChchTattoo #NZTattoo #TattooArtistNZ #ChristchurchArt #CustomTattoo #TattooDesign #InkedNZ #TattooCommunity #TattooLife #ChchArtist #BlackAndGreyTattoo #TattooIdeas #InkedUp #TattooLove

Hey team
Here are some fresh pieces I’ve done recently
Keen to design more custom work—if you’re after something unique, hit me up!
Message me to chat ideas.

Dan

nztattooing
#newzealandartist
#cantaburytattoo
#blackandgrey
#spiritualtattoo
#chakratattoo
#tribaltattoo
#ornamentaltattoo
#sacredtattoo

Hey team
Here are some cool pieces I’ve done recently!
I’m keen to take on more custom tattoo projects—so if you’ve got an idea you’ve been sitting on, let’s bring it to life.

DM me with your ideas and we’ll make it happen.

Dan

#ChristchurchTattooist
#ChristchurchTattoosAvailable
#TattooWork
#InkMasters
#InkedUp
#TattooLovers
#TattooDaily
#InkedWorld
#CustomTattoos
#TattoosOfIG
#TattooStyle
#TattoosOfInsta
#TattooCommunity
#InkLife

Hey team

Here are some of the latest pieces!
Always down to create something unique and custom just for you.
DM me if you’re ready to book

Dan

#ChristchurchTattoo #NewZealandTattoo #NZTattooArtists #BlackAndGreyTattoo #ChristchurchInk #CustomTattooDesign #TattooAddictNZ #InkLife #TattooCommunity

Hey team!
Here are some fresh pieces I’ve done lately!
I'm stoked with how they turned out.
I’ve got some spots open this week, so if you’ve been thinking about getting something done, now’s the time to book in!

Dan

#ChristchurchTattoo
#ChristchurchTattooArtist
#CHCHTattoo
#NZTattooArtist
#TattooChristchurch
#TattooNewZealand
#InkedNZ
#TattooStudioNZ
#NZInked
#CustomTattooDesign
#FlashTattoo
#BookNowChristchurch
#TattooApptNZ
#TattooLife

Hey team,
I had great fun doing this piece last week — would love to do more in this style!
If you vibe with it and want something custom, flick me a message.

Dan
Christchurch, NZ
Custom designs always welcome

#ChristchurchTattoo #NZTattooArtist #CustomInk #TattooFlash #TattooInspo #AlternativeArt #TattooAddict #BlackAndGreyTattoo #InkDesigns #TattooCollectors #BoldLines

Hey Team!
Just finished this design — who wants it?
DM me if you vibe with this style and want your own custom piece. Let’s create something one-of-a-kind

Custom designs welcome!!

Dan

#CustomTattooDesign #NeoTradTattoo #BlackAndGreyTattoo #GeometricTattoo #ChristchurchTattoo #NZTattooArtist #TattooFlash #ModernInk #IllustrativeTattoo #TattooVibes

Hey team!
I had an awesome time doing these tattoos — I’m always keen to create more custom pieces.
Got something cool in mind? DM me your ideas and let’s bring it to life
Let’s make the magic happen. In

Dan

#ChristchurchTattooist #CustomInk #TattooMagic #TattoosOfInstagram #BlackAndGreyTattoo #TattooInspo #TattooIdeasWelcome #InkedNZ #UniqueTattooDesigns #KiwiTattooArtist #InkVibes #CreativeTattooing #CustomTattooArt

Hey team!

Had heaps of fun tattooing this little Stitch
Keen to do more pieces like this — bright, bold, and full of colour! Flick me a message if you’ve got a sick idea in mind!

Dan

#StitchTattoo #ColourTattoo #CartoonInk #DisneyTattoo #BrightTattoo #FunTattoos #PopCultureInk #CustomTattooDesign #TattooArtistNZ #ChristchurchTattooer #SmallTattooIdeas #TattooAddict #InkedAndProud #TattooVibes #TattooLife

Hey Team
Really keen to tattoo this one – cracked skull, tiger dagger,
I've got space this week, so if you're into it, flick me a message and let’s lock it in.

Dan

#TattooFlash #BlackAndGreyTattoo #SkullTattoo #TigerTattoo #DaggerTattoo #TattooDesign #ChristchurchTattooer #FlashAvailable #BookNow #CustomInk #TattooIdea #Blackwork #TattooArtistNZ #BoldTattooDesigns #InkedNZ

Hey Team!
Here are a few tattoos, fully healed and all over a year old
Keen to get your next piece started? Flick me a message to book in.

Dan

#HealedTattoo #TattooHealing #TattooAftercare #ChristchurchTattoo #NZTattooArtist #TattooNZ #BlackAndGreyTattoo #CustomTattooDesign #TattooStudioNZ #TattooArt #ChchTattoos #HealedInk #FreshAfterAYear #TattooWork #TattooCollector

Hey Team!
Word of advice: never feed your Pokémon after midnight... things get weird 👹
These flash pieces are fresh and ready for skin—flick me a message to grab one!

Dan

#PokemonTattoo
#CHCHInk
#TattooFlash
#GeekInk
#BlackAndGreyTattoo
#NewZealandTattoo
#NZTattooArtist
#BookWithMe
#FlashAvailable

Hey team,
Did a couple of wing tattoos a few weeks back — had heaps of fun with these ones!
Cheers for checking them out.

Dan

#TattooBookingsOpen
#FlashAvailable
#TattooThisWeek
#BookYourTattoo
#CustomDesignsAvailable
#ChristchurchTattoosAvailable
#InkedNZBookings
#NZTattooBookings
#GetTattooed
#AvailableTattoos
#TattooArtistCHCH
#FlashUpForGrabs
#ReadyToTattoo
#TattooDealsNZ

Hey team!

Got another design up for grabs. I’m really keen to tattoo this one.
Flick me a message to book it in!

Dan

#ChristchurchTattoo #ChristchurchTattooArtist
#CHCHTattoo
#NZTattooArtist
#TattooChristchurch
#TattooNewZealand
#InkedNZ
#TattooStudioNZ
#NZInked
#CustomTattooDesign
#FlashTattoo
#BookNowChristchurch
#TattooApptNZ
#TattooLife

Hey team!

Here’s a look at some pieces I’ve done recently.
I’ve still got some availability this week,
so if you’re keen for some fresh ink, hit me up to book in!

Dan

#tattooflash #flashtattoo #tattooflashart #flashdesigns #tattooideas #tattooapprentice #christchurch #newzealand #nztattooartist #nztattoo #flashideas #nztattooapprentice

Hey Team!

Just wrapped up this design and I’m excited to see it on someone! I think it would look amazing down the spine. Anyone up for it?

Dan

#tattooflash #flashtattoo #tattooflashart #flashdesigns #tattooideas #tattooapprentice #christchurch #newzealand #nztattooartist #nztattoo #flashideas #nztattooapprentice

Hey Team,

Just finished up a cool piece recently—really enjoyed working on it!
I'd love to do more projects in this style, so if you're into it and want something similar, feel free to reach out.

Dan

#tattooflash #flashtattoo #tattooflashart #flashdesigns #tattooideas #tattooapprentice #christchurch #newzealand #nztattooartist #nztattoo #flashideas #nztattooapprentice

hey Team,

Been working on some goodies, check out my latest work 😎

Message me to snap them up!

Dan

#tattooflash #flashtattoo #tattooflashart #flashdesigns #tattooideas #tattooapprentice #christchurch #newzealand #nztattooartist #nztattoo #flashideas #nztattooapprentice

Hey team!
Here are a few cool tattoos I've done recently. Super keen to take on more custom pieces.
Hit me up if you’ve got an idea you want to bring to life!

Dan

#tattooflash #flashtattoo #tattooflashart #flashdesigns #tattooideas #tattooapprentice #christchurch #newzealand #nztattooartist #nztattoo #flashideas #nztattooapprentice

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