Ear Stretching Question?

Question

right now im at a 10g and i want to get to a 2g. i know you shouldnt skip sizes buti tried to go to a 6g and it hurt so i stopped. i only bought earrings in every other size. since i did that and it wouldnt fit i thought about using the tape method, but i cat find any electical or teflon tape in the house and i knw we have some. i read that madk tape was not good but i dont see shy you cant ues duct tape. anyways i was wondering why you couldnt use duct tape? or if i can anyways?

Answer 1

The Tape Wrapping method is for gradually going up in size- you don't wrap a bunch at one time. You only do 1 or 2 wraps around your jewelry every couple weeks.



The Tape Method is MUCH cheaper than buying all those tapers and jewelry.



It's very dangerous to skip sizes, as you can literally tear your lobes. It also cause scar tissue, which can make stretching larger a lot more difficult, or even impossible.



You must use only PTFE tape (the teflon tape), or bondage tape.

You can find the PTFE tape at any hardware store (it's plumber's tape), and can find the bondage tape at Spencer's or, any other adult store.

Bondage can be used because it only sticks to itself, and not skin.



Electrical tape, medical tape, and duct tape will wreck your jewelry (I'll be honest- I've tried them). And medical tape, after a few days, breaks down, and the adhesive starts to seap through the tape and into your ear (not fun- have had this happen too). That kiiiills your ears, and sucks to clean it all out of your piercing. I also had to throw my jewelry away.

You think because it's medical tape, it'll work fine, but it's horrible.





A lovely stretching FAQ:

http://bodypiercingtattooingandbodymodification.yuku.com/topic/3871/t/Stretching-FAQ-Please-Read-First-Updated-1-21.html

Answer 2

tape method? what is that...



you have to go by each size you should to an 8G then 6G then 4G so on and so fourth





you should wait about 4weeks before going to the next size.

Answer 3

just don't try to jump so high so quick. go for it slow and i know you would like it done quicker but when your there after taking your time you would be much happer.



also play with the jewelry while its in your ear because it helps make it streach more. i play with mine and there at 6 gauge at the moment. it helps with plugs that have big ends too.

Answer 4

if you dont get 8g and dont wait 6 weeks your ears willl either look bad or rip

Answer 5

I've never heard of duct tape, but it would probably work. When I started out I used the plastic horn from my "avenging unicorn" action figure. Anything is possible.

:)

Answer 6

use whatever you have, while your at it get a lip plate, youll be looking great then!

Answer 7

IDK about the tape method...maybe use a taper with some vaseline or lotion on it?