The Importance of Quality Piercing Supplies
“Likewise, if you are performing a body piercing, you need to use forceps that will not break, and gloves that will not tear…”
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Body Piercing Supplies: Using the Right Forceps
“Usually, disposable forceps are made of plastic and are disposed of after use, while steel forceps are designed to be able to withstand an autoclave so they can be reused…”
Where do you get your Piercing Supplies?
“Not only does using disposable and pre-sterilized body jewelry save you the cost of an autoclave, but it saves you the time of pouching everything yourself, as well as the expense of regular spore testing.”
Finding the Right Body Piercing Supplies
“Make sure the body piercing supplies you purchase are the highest quality available, and if needed, pre-sterilized and pouched by a certified seller of body piercing supplies”
Does using Disposable body piercing supplies guarantee safety?
“Although using pre-sterilized needles, tools and body jewelry will eliminate direct contamination risk from those objects, there are other risks involved that must be considered.”
Should the piercing needle match the body jewelry?
There are many body piercers that routinely use larger gauge needles than necessary when piercing. For example, for a navel piercing which is a 14g piercing, some piercers will use a slightly larger needle (13g). This is primarily so that the jewelry can be inserted into the back of the piercing needle to allow an … Read more
Body Piercings as a Fashion Accessory
“Just as you can match a pair of emerald earrings to a green dress, the same can be done with belly, nose or lip body jewelry.”
Internally-Threaded Piercing Needles
“Internally-threaded needles feature threads at the rear of the needle that enable the piercing jewelry to attach to the needle itself, creating a smooth, continuous piercing surface.”
What is an autoclave?
“An autoclave is a type of instrument that is used to sterilize objects for use in the medical and body art fields.”
Use the Right Body Piercing Tools
“Essential to a safe and successful body piercing is proper body piercing tools.”