Tattoo Sterilization vs Disposable Tattoo Equipment
Traditionally an autoclave sterilizer was considered to be indispensable piece of equipment that every reputable tattoo studio owned. Tattooists and piercers (or their apprentices) would spend many an hour soaking, scrubbing and cleaning their tools, prepping them to be bagged for the autoclave. Our sterilizers would then run their cycle, making our tools safe for [...]
Body Jewelry Materials. Understanding Implant Grade Surgical Steel
For many years I have discussed and debated some of the common misconceptions our industry faces when it comes to the steel used in body jewelry.
How to Measure Body Jewelry
This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others. 2B.1 Jewelry Sizes Jewelry is measured by gauge (thickness) and width. Rings are measured by the inside diameter. Straight and curved barbells are measured by the linear width from ball to ball. Most manufacturers offer widths in 1/16″ increments. 2B.1a [...]
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