Are spiral tapers good for stretching?

The shape of the taper allows the piercing to stretch smoothly as the taper is pushed through the ear. Certain tapers can also be worn as jewelry. Tapers are very helpful in stretching up the sizes between 14 and 0 gauge.

Are spiral tapers good?

As long as your glass is of good quality and free of blemishes, you should be fine. In terms of tapers vs. spirals, I'd recommend tapers because spirals, being a curved shape, will put slightly more pressure on the top of the fistula. Tapers are straight and will be easier to use.

What are spiral tapers used for?

Spirals, hangers, and crescent tapers are mainly used for decoration or fashion purposes and do not end with a flat surface.

What are the best tapers to stretch with?

Most tapers are acrylic or steel. It's really up to you which one to use. Many people recommend steel tapers because they slide through the piercing easier.

Can I sleep in spiral tapers?

The plugs should be ok to sleep in. I have 2 other glass spirals and I only wear on special occasions since they are heavy. So switch to a regular plug before bed if you wanna keep those spirals in tact! :) 1 of 1 found this helpful.

Stretched Piercings: Jewelry TYPES

What are spiral gauges called?

What are ear stretchers called? Ear stretchers (tools used for stretching ears) are often also called tapers or spirals. Tapers usually come in sets for stretching ears gradually with different sizes as well as "O" rings to keep them in place.

Can I leave my tapers in overnight?

If it's too tight, what you'll do is tear the skin off the inside of your hole. This is painful and incredibly unpleasant and bloody. Repeat until you get the taper all the way in. Leave it for at least a couple of hours, ideally overnight.

Are tapers bad for stretching?

Stone tapers are not to be used for stretching at all. They are only for wearing in healed stretches as jewelry because they are porous and can carry too much bacteria. Once your ears are healed, stone tapers are a really pretty choice of jewelry.

Is 0g to 00g a big jump?

The half size between 0g and 00g is 9mm and is occasionally called 00g. Forcing a stretch too big or too soon will result in a ripped ear lobe. Even if the lobe is not visibly bleeding, micro-tears on the inside of the lobe occur.

How long should you leave tapers in before putting plugs in?

Does tapering a piercing hurt?

Tapers are not sharp, but if you aren't careful and don't use a little common sense when using them, you can hurt yourself.

Can I stretch my ears every 2 weeks?

Stretching your ear too quickly can tear the skin. Only increase your jewelry by one size (2 gauge) at a time. Wait 4 to 6 weeks before increasing sizes. Wait for inflammation and pain to subside before increasing the size of your gauge.

Is it OK to wear tapers as jewelry?

These porous materials should never be used in a healing piercing or a fresh stretch unless you like irritation, increased chance of infection, and your earlobes bonding to your tapers. Wear proper jewelry in your piercings. Tapers are made for stretching piercings, not as jewellery.

Is glass good to stretch ears?

However, different types of stone are more porous than others, so if using stone for ear stretching, non-porous stones such as quartz, obsidian, or opalite would be desirable. For those who have reactions to certain types of metal, glass or stone is often the best choice since it does not react with the body.

Whats the difference between tapers and plugs?

Taper taps are normally used in through hole applications or as a starter tap for blind holes. Plug taps have a 5 thread chamfer. A 5 thread chamfer Plug tap performs similar to a Taper chamfer tap by slowly removing the material in the thread starting with the smallest diameter of the threaded protion of the tap.

Are metal tapers safe?

Basic steel tapers are a good option for those who are on a budget but looking for better quality than acrylic. These tapers can be totally autoclaved and sterilized for a safe and clean stretch. Steel tapers will slide through much easier than acrylic tapers and they are much better quality.

How can I stretch my ears without tapers?

How do you put on tapers for the first time?

What is the hardest stretch?

How long should it take to stretch your ears?

Stretching your ears can take months or years, depending on how large you want them to be. During this time, your ear will be sensitive. However, they should never be painful or stressed. A good rule of thumb is to go up one gauge size every four to six weeks.

Should I take my gauges out to shower?

Maintaining Ear Gauges. Remove your jewelry when you shower. Once your piercings are fully healed (after 12 weeks), you should remove your jewelry when you shower. This is the most effective way to clean both your piercings and your jewelry.

How long should I wait to stretch my ears from 14g to 12g?

This is a good ear size chart to determine how long you should wait in between stretches: 16g to 14g - 1 month. 14g to 12g - 1 month. 12g to 10g - 1.5 months.