Back then, wire was often made thinner by pulling it through smaller and smaller holes. A thick wire might be pulled through one hole, while a thin wire might have to be pulled through a dozen times, getting thinner and thinner each time. The gauge measuring system was created based on the number of holes the wire was pulled through.
For example, a 10 gauge wire had been pulled through 10 holes, so it was much thinner than a 1 gauge wire, which was just pulled through one. Depending on the brand or jewelry, one 0g pair of plugs may be slightly smaller or larger than another 0g pair.
For instance, 8g to 6g is a stretch of 1 millimeter. Ear Stretching Kits. Ear Weights. One of a Kind. Tribal Earrings. Belly Button Rings. Captive Rings. Plugs, the jewelry, come in different colors, designs, shapes, and gauges.
The larger the gauge, the more expensive it will be. People who stretch their ears buy tapers to increase the gauges of their ears one size at a time.
Ideally, there should be a one-month interval between each gauge. Upon reaching gauge number 2, you have to wait two to three months before you can stretch the gauge to the next size. A lower number means a higher gauge. Newly pierced ears have a gauge of The next size for this is 16, followed by 14, and so on.
Always consult with a piercer first if you have never tried stretching your ears before; they can teach you the proper way and techniques and may even stretch your ears for you. Plugs are sometimes called earplugs or earspools. In the world of body modification, plugs refer to the short, cylindrical jewelry worn with larger-gauge body piercings.
Due to their size, plugs can be made out of different substances or materials, such as glass, wood, metal, horn, porcelain, acrylic, stone, or silicone. Historically, plugs have been used as earrings. This does not prevent them from being used in other kinds of piercings, in other areas of the human body. The gauge is the size of piercings before they turn into an inch. Looking to only strerch one size? Checkout our single tapers.
Plugs: Plugs are solid pieces that cannot be seen through and are designed for long term wear. This is something of a slang term that has become popular over the last few years.
People that use it are usually referring to jewelry for stretched ears. Truth be told, there are more people searching the internet for the term"ear gauges" then "ear plugs" when looking to purchase jewelry for stretched ears. Initially you should purchase both tapers and long term ear stretching jewelry in the gauges you will be stretching to.
Make sure you really like what you are buying as ideally they will be worn for at least a month before you gauge up to the next size. Keep in mind that while gauging up you will need a lubricant of some kind. Jojoba oil is a great choice. Vitamin E oil will also do the trick you can break open a standard Vitamin E capsule and use the oil if you can't find the real thing.
In a pinch you can use Vaseline or a generic petroleum jelly, but it's really not the best choice. The very best time to stretch your ears is when you have just stepped out of a hot shower. It is at this point that your earlobe skin is at its softest and most pliable. You will also be beginning with nice, clean hands, something that is also very important. Begin by massaging a small amount of lubricant onto your ear and then slowly insert the taper, small end first, into your ear piercing.
At this point pay attention to how you feel as stretching should not be painful! If you feel pain you should stop immediately as pain is sign that your piercing is not ready to be stretched.
However, some minor discomfort and light resistance is normal so just be patient. Next, align your long term jewelry with the larger end of the taper as if it were an extension of it. Push the taper through your ear along with the jewelry and then move on to your other ear. As you move on to larger sizes you can try a different method, one that is known as taping. This involves adding small layers of tape such as PTFE, Teflon or bondage tape around a piece of ear jewelry and reinserting it into your ear.
By gradually increasing the number of tape layers over the course of the next few days the gauge of the plug can be increased. This can be a very comfortable way to gauge up to larger sizes over 0g. Thankfully, there is not a lot involved in the aftercare of a fresh ear stretch. If you have stretched your ear properly there should be no tears or damage to your ear and therefore no need to treat them as if they were fresh piercings.
The most important thing however is that you not do anything that will slow down the basic healing process. Do not use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide near your freshly stretched ears. You can occasionally gently massage a very small amount oil or Holey Butt'r or Gauge Gear around the area to help stimulate blood flow to the area and speed healing, but not until two or three days after the stretch.
There should never be any bleeding or significant pain.
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