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Post by Non-Conquering Wolf on Feb 1, 2007 21:05:53 GMT -5
So I LOVE stone plugs, and I think it would be fun to make them myself. The problem is, I have no idea where to start!! CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ADVICE?!?!? :?
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Post by darckonquest on Feb 1, 2007 21:20:03 GMT -5
You'll definitely need a tumbler... well, that or the patience to work the stones for 40-50hrs by hand.
Assuming the tumbler route:
1) Choose your stones, preferably a solid mineral type like quartz, granite, or marble
2) Rough shape your stones by knapping, chiseling, and filing. (to apprx 1 to 2 gauge *larger* than the size you need)
3) Tumble for c. 24hrs with rough grit and check size and finish
4) Tumble for c. 48hrs with extremely fine grit.
5) Check finish, surface should be completely smooth. Pits won't matter that much if this is for ear jewelry, if it's for an oral piercing or other bacteria susceptable location then pits are not acceptable. Never use mineral jewelry in a piercing that hasn't healed for at least 6 weeks (IE completely healed).
6) Flush thoroughly with warm water and anti-bactierial soap. Wipe with alcohol.
7) Insert/Enjoy
-darc
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Post by Lady Rachel on Feb 1, 2007 21:41:53 GMT -5
hmm... ive never even heard of these before.. sound cool, though.
what gauge are your ears(?) ?
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Post by Jaxon on Feb 1, 2007 21:44:36 GMT -5
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Post by Lady Rachel on Feb 1, 2007 22:08:27 GMT -5
easy.
get your ear pierced, and then just guaged them down.. i found it easier to skip sizes, but that's just me. you go from 20 to 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6,4,2, 0, 00, and i lost track of the sizes after that.
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