What can I use to stretch my ear lobe?
To prepare your ears for stretching, apply a warm compress to the piercing for several minutes in order to ease up the tissue and make the stretch easier. Then, wash the area, rinse well and pat dry. Once you’re ready for the stretch, apply oil around the perimeter of your piercing.
Can you make plugs out of resin?
The maker should also be using safe compounds to polish their pieces, no resin or epoxy should be used. Wood plugs should also be made from wood that is appropriately seasoned. This means the wood has been left to sit out and dry out over time. Wood that is too green can crack easily, and cause damage.
What’s a blowout ear stretch?
A “blow out” happens when you stretch your ear too fast and scar tissue builds up in the hole. This can result in permanent scarring. Stretching too quickly can tear your ear tissue in half or cause earlobe skin to detach and hang from your head.
Is epoxy safe for ears?
Eco-epoxy resin is safe to wear against the skin, but if you haven’t worn resin before, be sure to carefully watch your ears for the first few days. Only wear plugs after stretching has been done and is healed. Do not wear resin plugs in the shower or while swimming.
Is acrylic okay for ear stretching?
Acrylic is only intended for healed piercings because it is porous by nature. But it’s slightly less so, which is why many who don’t have sensitive skin will use it as a material for tapers or stretching because it’s inexpensive and you need to change sizes every few months.
What can I use to stretch my ears?
Ear stretching expanders in acrylic and steel. Ear stretching jewellery in this section can only be used on fully healed body piercings. Straight and curved ear stretching tapers and claws for making larger holes in your earlobes. Per Page… 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 Sort By…
What sizes do your ear stretchers come in?
Our ear stretcher kits and ear stretchers come in all the common sizes from the smallest 14g, through 0g and 00g, all the way to the largest 13/16″ including 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm. Start small and stop whenever you reach the gauge of your desired plugs. Our ear stretchers also come in 6- to 9-piece kits.
What are the benefits of earlobes stretching?
Not only does it aid in healing, but it also helps your ear lobe circulation and greatly reduces the risk of tearing and blowouts. This will keep your ear lobes thick and healthy and ready to stretch up to the next size.
Why do people stretch their ears?
Many people stretch their ears so they can wear “spacers,” or earrings with holes in the earlobes. Ear stretching can be a fun way to decorate your body, but you need to understand how to take care of the stretched skin, so it heals correctly.