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Let's face it, "getting up" ain't what it used to be. As quality of life has become a hot-button issue for local politicians across the country crackdowns on taggers, bombers and graff artists have increased. In LA they're trying to make it a crime to even associate with a tagger. So what's a bro to do if he wants to express himself through stylized letters and scribbles without getting arrested? We've come up with five ways to keep your graff game going without going to jail (we're only half-serious with some of these choices . . . you can decide which are which). Check out your many options after the jump.
1) Fire Writing
Is that a ribbon in the sky, Stevie? Nope . . . it's fire. This little technique should only be saved for people who know how to handle fire. Whatever that means. However, fire writing is an effective means of creating awesome script in the air. Make sure you have a Flipcam present...and an extinguisher. We'll cover a safer means of doing this later in the list. [Editor's Note: Please don't be foolish and attempt this in your bedroom or any enclosed spaces or without the supervision of a trained professional.]
2) Tagging In Your Blackbook
There is nothing corny about carrying a blackbook filled with designs and stickers on the outside. A classic means for graff writers to practice their handstyles and sketch pieces that would eventually end up on walls, these leatherbound notebooks are now a great way get busy without getting busted. And at a time when taken talents to the laptop this is retro. Here's a tutorial on how to use the OS Gemeos handstyle with a marker (we know it's been a while):
