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 Material – Bamboo
This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others. 2A.3b Bamboo Bamboo is not a wood but a grass. Several thousand different species exist, ranging from tiny plants to huge towering trees. Many species are light yellow, tan, or green; some can be purplish or black. Most species are [...]
Body Jewelry Materials – Hardwoods
This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others. 2A.3a Hardwoods Hardwoods are most often used to make plugs for enlarged piercings, such as ear lobe, labret, and septum piercings. Hardwoods are natural materials that work in harmony with the body. They can “breathe” with a piercing and allows [...]
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