Modifying Surface Bars

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Thursday December 27th, 2007 @ 9:54 PM

Filed under: Surface/Unusual

Hi,

I was wondering if it’s possible to bend surface bars before inserting. Say if you wanted to put a slight curve in the bar because the area has a curve to it.

Would it make the piercing heal better and stay put better? My friend thinks it would but I wonder if it would defeat the purpose of using the Punch & Taper method, a method devised to create a path the same as the jewellery.

Thanks in advance,

Wendy.

That is absolutely possible and it’s a good idea for some (not many, but some) areas. The end goal is that the ends exit the skin at perfect 90 degree angles. If the surface is curved a slight curve in the surface bar will help achieve this. The problem arises when a piercer without proper tools attempts to bend the bar without proper tools or techniques. Then you end up with damaged jewelry. So make sure it’s pre-bent or check the surface after your piercer bends it for any imperfections.

Sean

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