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Guide to Needle Play

Guide to Needle Play

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Needle play may range from manipulation or stimulation of permanent piercings to insertion of play piercing needles in cool patterns to electronic stimulation of play piercing needles placed through folds...

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Tergazyme vs. Alconox

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Tergazyme and Alconox are two leading brands of ultrasonic cleaner detergents that you can use in your personal or shop's ultrasonic cleaner to more thoroughly clean body jewelry, tattoo equipment...

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Lip Piercing FAQs

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If you're interested in getting a lip piercing but you're not sure where to go, or you're looking for lip piercing aftercare tips, check out these helpful frequently asked questions...

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Ultrasonic Cleaners

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What is an ultrasonic cleaner, and why do you need one for your tattoo and piercing shop? How do you use ultrasonic cleaners? We answer these questions and more, including...

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Sterilization Alternatives for Small Shops

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Autoclaving is by far the most effective and efficient sterilization method for tattoo and piercing shops to utilize, but for a small shop, an autoclave isn't necessarily an economical option....

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Sterilization by Steam

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In this third installment of our Sterilization Series, we delve into the process of sterilization by steam using autoclaves. We discuss the differences between vaporization and condensation, explain saturated steam's...

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