How do you take care of bone jewelry?
How do you safely clean bone beads and antique ivory jewelry? Your best choice may be to use a mild soap on a soft damp cloth, and simply wipe the jewelry down. If the dirt is deeper than what appears on the surface, a liquid jewelry cleaner is recommended. Gentle dipping may be all you need.
How do you clean bone earrings?
Bone jewellery does not require much care. You can clean your bone items simply by polishing it with a soft cloth. If it is soiled, you can use a water and gentle soap solution and wipe it off with a cloth. You can also rub in a small amount of tea-tree or jojoba oil to ensure a long life.
How do you care for a bone plug?
Bone Plug Care Polish your bone jewelry using a cloth – jojoba oil and tea tree are good to use as a polish. If they’re stained with something, dampen a cloth with a mixture of a gentle anti-bacterial soap with water and then gently wipe away. Make sure you dry it well afterwards! Do not soak bone as it will swell.
Can you shower with stone plugs?
Bone, Horn, Stone, and Wood Natural and organic materials are lightweight and a decorative options for plugs, but they aren’t safe for healing tissue. Prolonged exposure to water or moisture will warp and crack the plugs. Take them out when you shower, swim, etc.
Do stretched ears ever stop smelling?
During the process of stretching your ears you may notice an unfortunate side effect – the smell! Some people are lucky enough to never suffer from ear funk but it is common when you first stretch your ears. It may not be pleasant but never fear – stretched ear odour is completely normal and easy to get rid of.
Can you sleep with stone plugs?
I recommend you sleep with your plugs in your ears. Sleeping without them can cause irritation, dryness, and cracking. Wood is very porous, which allows your ears to breathe and reduces ear funk. If you do end up blowing your ears out, take out the new jewelry and put in a smaller gauge of jewelry.
Are stone plugs good for your ears?
Stone on healing ears is a no As another porous material stone easily traps bacteria on the surface which for fresh piercings is the quickest way to an infection. You should also avoid stone piercings if your healed ears have become irritated or you have overly sensitive skin as it could cause an irritation.
Can you stretch with stone plugs?
Typically avoid glass or stone tunnels and stick with either a single flare or no flare plugs. Stone can also be used when stretching using the “dead stretching” technique since stone is generally a heavier material.
What’s the difference between plugs and tunnels?
The difference between the tunnel and the plug The main difference is in the appearance of the jewellery. A tunnel (as you would expect) is hollow inside. You can see through the jewellery and this is highlighted inside the piercing cavity. A plug on the other hand, is solid and fills the piercing cavity.
What is a tunnel piercing?
Tunnel/Flesh Tunnel/Eyelet – is a hollow, tube-shaped plug. You can see directly through a tunnel for a stretched or scalpelled piercing. However, the smaller the gauge the smaller the effect to see through the plug becomes. Flesh tunnels may be worn with a captive bead ring or other object passed through them.
What are the big earring holes called?
flesh tunnels
How long do you leave tapers in before putting plugs in?
Generally, you need to wait at least 3-4 months before gauging the fresh plug piercing, after it’s initially done. Then, you’ll have to take breaks of at least 1 month between other 1-sized stretches.
Can you put plugs in right after tapers?
Wait for your ear piercing to fully heal (no swelling, discharge, itching, etc.). Put your plug in at the thicker end of the taper so you can insert it into the stretched piercing immediately. Insert your plug into the hole once the taper goes all the way through.
Should I sleep with plugs in?
Earplugs are generally safe to use while sleeping. However, it is possible that frequent use can lead to some minor problems in the long run, such as earwax buildup. Sometimes, noise from the environment can disrupt sleep.
Does gauging your ears hurt?
Is ear stretching painful? Ear stretching should not be too painful. Yes, there will be some discomfort, but your ears should not be screaming in pain. If this is so please go to your local piercer for care.