What are spiral gauges called?
tapers
Ear stretchers (tools used for stretching ears) are often also called tapers or spirals. Tapers usually come in sets for stretching ears gradually with different sizes as well as “O” rings to keep them in place.
What size ear gauge is 00?
3/8-inch
0 gauge = 5/16-inch or 8.3 millimeters. 00 gauge = 3/8-inch or 9.3 millimeters.
Are spiral tapers good for stretching?
The shape of the taper allows the piercing to stretch smoothly as the taper is pushed through the ear. Certain tapers can also be worn as jewelry. Tapers are very helpful in stretching up the sizes between 14 and 0 gauge.
What are spiral gauges for?
If you’re looking for a new style that will show off your stretched ears, spirals and pinchers are the perfect choice! Spiral gauges slide into your stretched ears and hand freely while pinchers normally come with an O-ring to keep them in place.
Can you wear spirals as jewelry?
Spiral Taper/Crescents/Buffalo Tapers – can be used as both jewelry and a stretching taper. Similar to straight tapers but are a curved or spiral style.
Can you use spirals to stretch ears?
If you want to gradually move on to the next size when stretching, it is also possible to wear a heavier ring or titanium spiral in the ear. The weight helps to significantly accelerate the stretching process in an even way.
How many mm is 0g?
8.251 mm
| gauge | inches decimal | millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 0g | 0.325″ | 8.251 mm |
| 00g | 0.365″ | 9.266 mm |
| 0.375″ | 9.525 mm | |
| 000g | 0.410″ | 10.404 mm |
Can I sleep in spiral tapers?
The plugs should be ok to sleep in. I have 2 other glass spirals and I only wear on special occasions since they are heavy.
Can you sleep in spiral tapers?
The plugs should be ok to sleep in. I have 2 other glass spirals and I only wear on special occasions since they are heavy. So switch to a regular plug before bed if you wanna keep those spirals in tact! 🙂 Do you find this helpful?
Why shouldn’t you wear tapers as jewelry?
Why shouldn’t I wear tapers as every day ear jewelry? Most tapers are designed to be used as ear stretching tools, not as pieces to be worn on a regular basis. Doing so can easily put uneven pressure on your healing ears, leading to unnecessary damage.