Inserting Tunnels after Spirals: How To

~ Sarah Watkins

Once stretched with a spiral how do you get the tunnels in with out the hole going small again.

Stretching your earlobes or another piercing is a delicate thing. It is vital to be gentle, go slowly and use appropriate tools such as tapers and stretchers. Spirals are also good jewelry pieces for stretching your earlobes. However, you need to do it carefully and with care. A good thing with spirals is that you can stretch your lobes gradually. Inserting tunnels after spirals should not be difficult. While some people might have a problem with this, it is important to know that it is something you can typically do without much trouble.

Inserting Tunnels after Spirals: Potential Problems

Spirals are beautiful jewelry pieces you can use in your stretched earlobes. They are great because they are basically … read more

Spirals for Stretching: Which Gauge to Use?

Taylor

so, when ordering spiral jewelry, which gauge would I order? I’m currently at an 8g and wanna go to a 6g, so would I order an 8g spiral or a 6g spiral?

Spirals for StretchingWhen choosing tapers and other stretching tools it is very important to choose the appropriate size. The same goes for jewelry made for stretched piercings: it is vital to order the appropriate size (gauge).

An appropriate gauge (size) should always match your existing piercing size, unless you wish to order a taper to stretch your piercing to a larger size. While it is possible to use a single taper for one-time stretch, many people choose to get a taper kit so they can stretch gradually to larger and larger sizes.

However, this is a rule for tapers and other stretching tools. What about jewelry that can double … read more

How to Use Crescent and Spiral Tapers

There are many gorgeous crescents and spirals you may try. These jewelry pieces are not only elegant, but also very functional. They combine tapers with jewelry, making a very attractive piece you will sure want to try.

Why Using Crescents and Spirals?

First of all: they are beautiful. Crescent and Spiral jewelry is made to be elegant and eye-catching. Many spirals and crescents are made of organic materials, which makes them truly unique and special. They are a great choice for stretched piercings. While they are typically used for earlobes, you can wear them in any stretched piercing. For example, many people wear them as septum jewelry.

Another great thing about crescents and spirals is that many of them can be used as tapers. In fact, many of them are made with this particular use in mind. Crescents and … read more

The Chain Gang’s Army Spirals – For the Adventurer in You!

Spirals look good in each and every piercing, but they look especially alluring in eyebrow and ear piercings. For all those who love jewelry spirals, The Chain Gang Body Jewelry Store presents a unique piece – the Army Spiral. Adorned with Army print balls which keep the piece in place, this spiral is perfect for those in the armed services or those who have an adventurous bone in their body!

Reasonably priced at $15.99, the Army Spiral is made from High Grade Polish Titanium and promises to keep both fresh and healed piercings healthy and infection free. The Camouflage Balls are made from Acrylic and are 6mm in size. You can pick the gauge and size while ordering the Army Spiral.

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