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Is a taper not really necessary?
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 10:43 pm
by true2blue86
I can't find taper anywhere around where I live for making the 5/8 to 3/4 jump . any ideas? I ve heard the tape thing. I just don't get why i can't find any 11/16 jewelry anywhere either. I made it from 1/2 to 5/8 no problem. i went from a plug to the 5/8 tunnel no proble. i bought 3/4 tunnels and I've been @ 5/8 for over 2 months now. but it's a different scenario. it's 3mm, but it's alot. I need help. Ideas?
Re: Is a taper not really necessary?
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 8:15 am
by Hardware
In my opinion, I would use the tape method. Tapering at that size can often cause more damage than anything. Use PTFE tape, plumbers tape, bondage tape..... basically you want a tape that only sticks to itself (in other words no adhesive). Adhesive tape can often irritate fresh stretching because of the toxins in the adhesive. You can add a new layers every other day (listen to your ears, don't push it). It's a lot safer than shoving a taper through your ear.
Re: Is a taper not really necessary?
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 11:28 pm
by true2blue86
The tape method worked wonderfully! I was weary at first. I began yesteday evening. I added a layer before I finally went to bed, one this morning, one more after dinner, and my 3/4 tunnels JUST slid in wonderfully. I was so excited when they went in!! I like this method b/c tapering creates tears where the earlobe doesn't give. I actually didn't experience ANY discomfort this way. At first, I didn't know if the electrical tape would leave a residue or unwravel in my ear, but it worked wonderfully and I believe this will from now on be my method of choice. Thanks for your advice dude!
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Re: Is a taper not really necessary?
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:58 am
by Hardware
haha, I'm a girl.
Just take your time, don't go too fast with it. Remember to give your ears time to heal up too. I would also recommend vitamin E Massages, it will help break down scar tissue, just don't do it on a fresh stretching.
Re: Is a taper not really necessary?
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 5:05 am
by MichaelAnthonyCorso
Personally I use ear skins to stretch.. as long as you wait the full month+ wait inbetween stretching there is no pain. You just fold them up, put them in, let go, and bam, your at your desired stretch!