Body Piercing Tools What They Are & How They Are Used

[@joshuacreed1250]

This video helps me alot. I'm 16 and I'm looking to become a professional piercer. And I wanna get a head start on learning while I find ways to go to classes for bloodborne pathogens and the first aid. Thank you for making this video.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

You are welcome and good luck on your path to becoming a piercer.

[@theeguy9022]

Pretty much same got about 128 days till I'm 17 and finally decided that this is the career I should go down

[@Aaron-kk7lf]

How is it going so far?

[@oemalya6011]

Do you really need that classes for bloodborne pathogene?

[@KikiReed87]

Hello from Cape Town, South Africa. There is such a huge demand for piercers here in my country and not enough training facilities. This video has been an absolute godsend. Thank you.

[@hussnalkhitamradwan2095]

hey sir i really like all your videos and I live in syria where there is no place to learn piercings knowledge from.. i want to be the first female body piercer in my city and your videos are helping me a lot so thank you

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

I'm glad to hear that you are finding them helpful and good luck with your goal. If I can help let me know.

[@sbcentralcitytattzstudio3541]

Yes, I use all those tools in my piercing studio, over 15 years experience and I’m still learning new tricks.. cheers🎉

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Same here. I love that even 28 years I'm still learn ways to improve techniques and finding simpler ways of doing things.

[@cheyennesapunk]

this channel is helping me out a lot! Im currently seeking an apprenticeship and i feel like its super important to get all of the basic knowledge down so that way im not completely lost. Im so happy that i was able to find a channel with an incredibly experienced piercer that was kind enough to give everyone some good education about piercings!

[@izahknight420]

Super helpful! Starting my piercing apprenticeship this week super excited to get started!

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Glad the video was helpful and good luck with your apprenticeship. Welcome to the incredible world of professional piercing.

[@izahknight420]

@BodyPiercingTattooing thank you so much, my piercing mentor also likes your videos!!

[@sarahjackson84]

Addicted to the feel of the steel

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Me too. Got pierced today.

[@sarahjackson84]

@@BodyPiercingTattooing nice, you and me both ! 🙄🤘

[@amandah1165]

I love your channel! Even though I've been getting pierced for around 20 years, there is always something new to learn. Your info is really helpful! If you're ever guest spotting up in Minneapolis, I'd love to get pierced or talk piercings!

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you are finding them helpful. If I ever make it up there, I'll let you know.

[@danniebautista2783]

Are all those tools (the clamps/forceps/etc) all disposable after one time use? Also do you buy these tools wholesale and from where?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

No the metal ones are repossessed and sterilized each time. There are some studios thst are single uses but the overhead and retail price goes through the roof. I use a number of different wholesale jewelry suppliers and body piercing supply companies. It really depends on the tool.

[@vladimirtheimpaler]

Love the At The Drive In shirt.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Thank you, been a fan since 1997. I had the pleasure of promoting a number of their shows here in Des Moines. One of greatest live bands ever. Saw Jim and recently when Sparta played here.

[@lil_babyjesus_sr]

Great beginner information of what all the basic tools are and what their used for keep up all the awesome videos definitely liked and subscribed to your channel thank you for posting these!!

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

I'm glad they are helpful. If there is anything you would like covered, let me know.

[@stelleldir]

Thank you very much for the info!

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

You are welcome and thank you for watching.

[@xdestinyloveex]

just started my apprenticeship and this helped a ton! i have liked and subscribed. thank you🖤

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

You are welcome and I hope you find a number of the other videos helpful. Thank you for watching and subscribing.

[@iamLeBlu]

I really enjoyed your video!

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Thank you.

[@KaffeineRush]

Is there a reason the back (inside my mouth) they feel like they went in at an angle were they bad piercings or were they trying to avoid like veins? normal?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

I'm guessing that you are talking about labret or lip piercings? They are usually done at an angle to match the angle of your anatomy.

[@Joleencray]

Thank you. I know what to buy now. Have a great morning!

[@drawgood9464]

Yayyy I liked it !!! ❤❤❤

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

I'm glad you do and thank you for watching.

[@jeuricarrasco1810]

Great video

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Thanks!

[@briannamary5524]

I have a question I’m hoping someone can answer, all these tools, do studios supply them for the piercer or does the piercer have to supply them?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

In most cases the studio supplies them. Though many piercer invest in their own.

[@nedkell12345]

Hey you said that these are only a few of the tools I was wondering how many tools are there all together and if you have a list/website that tells what they all are and what they are also use for also thank you for making this video

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

There few are a few other ones but these are the main ones. I can't think of a site that has all of them off the top of my head. I may redo this video in the near future.

[@nedkell12345]

@@BodyPiercingTattooing okay thank you

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

You are welcome and thank you for watching.

[@lilithsellers1292]

sorry, what was the stand/tray called?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Mayo stand

[@nakaharasunako4581]

hii omg it really helps n love ur energy tysm!!

[@sydneybermudez7364]

besides bloodborne pathogens and first aid is there any online piercing courses that need to be taken ? im a little stuck ! would appreciate your help

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Not really. Any medical classes would be helpful. The only way you really learn how to pierce is by learning from another piercer.

[@ym2931]

Do piercers have a tool where they can cut the jewelry out if need to?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Usually but it is the last resort.

[@clarissacamposagrado8137]

Thanks for this, I want to become a professional piercer someday. And last night I pierced my cartilage and my second lobe. And it bleeds. Is it bad?? Im using 16g and 14g needle.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Any time you pierce your body it will bleed. Sometimes off and on for the first few days you will have slight bleeding.

[@clarissacamposagrado8137]

@@BodyPiercingTattooing I’m kinda scared when I saw some blood. I thought it wasn’t normal. I just want to ask also, what gauge should I use on ear, nostril and septum?? Thank you for this, This is such a big help.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

It really depends on your anatomy and the jewelry style. Your piercer should be able to advise you on the best option.

[@piercingvegas2691]

Love the old school Good Art sticker in the back.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Loved their jewelry and Josh was a great guy to work with. Oh, the good old days when you talked to your suppliers on the phone every week.

[@lydiakinghan2257]

Very informative and interesting.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

I'm glad you found the video informative and thank you for watching.

[@griseldasvelta]

I love that rubber band trick on the forceps

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

It's extremely helpful to adjust the pressure and avoid additional discomfort, bruising and trauma to the piercing.

[@trishchavismurphy4650]

If I'm pericing at my house Is it legal

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Well, that would really depend on what your local laws are. Some areas regulate piercing and you and the studio require that licensing to pierce. Also especially in the US, if you are operating as a business there maybe zoning laws that prohibit you doing that in your home. Then there is the question of being properly trained as a piercer. Meaning apprenticing under a well experienced and skilled piercer for at least 2 years.

[@joanjoan17]

Great video! What do you use to wet the bib so it doesn’t slide around?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Usually I don't use anything. It's best to put the plastic side up and the paper side down. This will usually reduce movement.

[@Exodus26.13Pi]

Do those needles go through scars and that hard meat/fat easily enough.

[@christie3149]

Sweet video. Also nice At The Drive In shirt

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Thank you. Been a fan of ATDI since I first booked them to open up for Boris the Sprinkler in 97.

[@axelsnow4255]

This is so educational and easy to understand!!! Thank you so much, definitely subscribing 🥰🥰

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

You are welcome and thank you for subscribing.

[@ellokhads4356]

where can i get the tamper pin from

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

It's called a taper pin. I know that sometimes when I say it it sounds like tamper pin. You can find them on most body piercing jewelry sites. Depending on what you are using it for, you may want threaded or pin style to make it easier when putting post jewelry in. If you are stretching the longer the taper is the better because the increase in thickness will be slower.

[@ChrisPierceBalacco84]

Ok so I have seen many videos on becoming a piercer which I’m trying to do- but no videos about what an apprenticeship entails like how much should I reasonable pay to apprentice under someone and should I be paid while apprenticing and things of that nature can u please give me some advice?!

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

I've done a number of videos on apprenticeship. Piercing Apprenticeship When to Quit or Avoid Body Piercing Basics EP134 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2apqKCLnqmIZpo How to Become a Piercer Part 1: Is it the Career for You? Body Piercing Basics EP 20 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/roHVfHt5g8eXd9k How to Become a Piercer Part 2: Research - Body Piercing Basics EP 21 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/emnJkqRpgJt_fNE How to Become a Piercer Part 3, Finding Your Master - Body Piercing Basics EP 22 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3SznZ-ZpZ56hpY I'm not sure if I covered the standard cost and the truth is that there isn't really an industry standard. It largely depends on the market where the studio is located and if the end goal is to have you work for them. Either way there should be a clear written agreement on when and how you will be paid. Also if you are a sub-contractor or employee.

[@ChrisPierceBalacco84]

Thank u so much!!

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

You are welcome and good luck.

[@fab0430]

Hi there, love your videos! I’m into piercings stuff, and I really have this dream to become a piercer! Also in our country, real piercers are ‘Rare’ like most of them just use piercing gun!!!!! What do you think? Any advice?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

I did a series on how to learn to pierce. There is a great deal of information there for those starting a career in piercing. Learning to Pierce: kzbin.info/aero/PLcjhRS8FMCzvSQRReIj536YbBRjrIJHt4

[@codypastel8459]

do you recommend any specific brands for the supplies?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Tools? I believe in the description there is links to some that are sold on Amazon.

[@mangdum123]

Hi, i was wondering how the first item is spelled?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

The stand? It is a Mayo stand. Every time I say it, it sounds wrong to me and I feel like I'm at a deli ordering a sandwich.

[@amberstumpff8055]

So I am about to change my industrial bar for the first time. What is the best gripping tool to grab the bead? When I first changed my septum it took forever and rusty pliers to help. I don’t want to do that again lol or make my ear super red and irritated especially it being an industrial piercing. I would love to have to perfect ball remover tool on hand at all times.

[@Aaron-kk7lf]

look up _shawn pierce he has the best tools for sale cheap

[@jordansinclair1169]

I have an apprenticeship coming up at a shop soon, any tips? I’m nervous :(

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Research, research, and research. I did a 3 videos on learning to pierce, there is a lot of information there.

[@jordansinclair1169]

Body Piercing & Tattooing Thank you for the help!! I’m going to binge watch now

[@marcelamendez2971]

How exciting ! I’d be a little nervous too but you’ll do great ! I’m also looking into becoming a body piercer one day I’m just trying to get as much information as I can get first ! Good luck to you on you’re journey !🍀 ✨🙂

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

You're welcome and enjoy the videos.

[@dreamergirlbaby]

Does one need to go through an apprenticeship? I can’t self teach myself ?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

The reality is there is no replacement for doing piercing supervised by an expert. You just can't do that by watching someone pierce or through research. Additionally there is learning the proper way to clean and sterile and gaining good habits when it comes to cross-contamination prevention that needs supervision. Lastly access to the proper tools, jewelry and equipment. The reality is that a professional piercer has great access.

[@Lily993]

Very useful. Thanks!

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

thank you

[@yaralachelle3995]

Omg I am from there first video I have ever seen with my hometown on it I am honored

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Hello from the great city of Des Moines and your hometown. You knew w I have only came across a few creator from Des Moines. I'm pretty sure we are the longest running. There is also my personal channel that I post sporadically to and lately has been mostly riding my ebike around town. The channel is kzbin.info

[@indiGoKae]

I got my upper lip pierced 2x already 😩😢 and it just closed for the second time as I was trying to clean it and my face and I lost it so my hole closed. Would you say I could use a taper pen to reopen or am I S.O.L. 😭😭

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

It depends on how long the jewelry has been out. If you catch it right away and before the tissue connects in the center, you can get the jewelry in. A trick is to turn the labret around and put a band aid over the disc. It will usually keep it open tell you can get another ball.

[@indiGoKae]

Body Piercing & Tattooing dang it may be too late since this pandemic I know ships aren’t open and don’t expect them to be but was searching options it’s been a month 😢 Would you recommend getting it pierced for a third (and FINAL) time?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

I would check to see if they are open. We reopened on Saturday. Let's hope it's still open and you don't have to re-pierce but if it comes down to re-piercing, hopefully it's the last time.

[@indiGoKae]

Body Piercing & Tattooing will do and for sure the last time 😭🤣 I appreciate your advice and your videos are dope so informative and I love your sarcasm 😭🤣 Be well in this time 🖤 and THANK YOU ☺️

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Also happy to help and glad to hear that the videos and advice are helpful. Good luck in the future with all your piercing. Thank you for watching.

[@MikuPoutQueen]

never had a piercer use a cork when I have had any of my piercings done, its norm just clamp needle and jewelry

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Cork are commonly used to support the tissue and avoid needle strikes.

[@MikuPoutQueen]

@@BodyPiercingTattooing still never had it used, might just be a regional thing since I'm in the uk

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Could be.

[@1.1797]

Dude, that's a badass shop name, Skin Kitchen. Would also make a sweet metal band name or song title.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Yes, it has served Jack and the many artist that he's worked with since opening in 97 well. Though we still get calls from time to time asking for our menu or selling cooking equipment

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Yeah it's served the crew and Jack well. Though we still get calls asking for our menu and to sell kitchen equipment from time to time.

[@erinemily5987]

I need advice ! , I can’t get my eyebrow piercing out at all , I’ve used latex gloves & rubber ones,, I’ve had my piercing for 3/4 months now but the pierced had done it on pretty much below my actual eyebrow so it looks like a random surface piercing ,, anyway i don’t know what to do since I can’t go to a piercing place to get it removed since we are on lockdown :( any advice would really help, thankyou ❤️,, hopefully getting pliers from a shop today but don’t know what ones would work :(

[@dycejayden]

Same prob rn. Any update?

[@erinemily5987]

@@dycejayden hey ! So I actually ended up using a metal cutter plier as I had nothing else , if piercing shops are back open for you I’d suggest just going there or if you got some pliers …… 👀

[@evilynicenava]

YAY!!! i liked it!!! lol

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Thank you and for watch

[@mistyjordan5662]

I know your gonna yell at me but I just wanted a new hole in one of my ears & it’s just hard to get out without my twin boys & it was also during quarantine. So I wanted an 18g piece of jewelry in my conch so I bought 16g piercing needles back I thought the needle had to be a size bigger. But after watching this I think I was wrong. Also the 18g stud was internally threaded & wouldn’t go in the needle so I had to get an externally threaded one. So when piercing initially are you suppose to use externally threaded so that it goes in the needle? I just found your videos today & your awesome.

[@Misoill]

What's the name of the cruved steel tool that piercers use to thread the jewelry into the body

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

There is a couple of different tools that you could be talking about but I'm guessing that you are asking about curved misquote hemostats or Kelly forceps. They are basically like locking pliers. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00062N42S/ref=mp_s_a_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1548002204&sr=8-5&keywords=mosquito+hemostat&dpPl=1&dpID=310821NJ21L&ref=plSrch&_encoding=UTF8&tag=davoaxiom-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=938082737334cee202fd7e516fab79d1&camp=1789&creative=9325

[@1.1797]

They used a receiver tube when I got my septum pierced

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

I use them for septum mainly to reduce changing the structure of the area in the way you do when you use forceps.

[@hectorRivera-hg3wl]

thank you

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

You're welcome

[@amyszo]

Thumble...lol that was cute

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

That and light bulbs always remind me of my grandma. She used both when sewing to avoid getting stuck and taught me to use them. Though I can't remember the last time I darned socks.

[@jameslawrence3698]

I had a princes Albert twice. The first time I was nicked in a very vascular area. It closed after a week and a half. Dearing that time I would have time I felt I peed my pants but it was just blood. But I'm good now

[@jameslawrence3698]

The Jacob's ladder i got done was good. The same person said it was like talking a lit match blowing it out and touching the hot tip to your member That's exactly what it felt like. I think it's telling a person exactly how a piercing's going to feel may relax the person getting a piercing depending on the area like I said that was a very delicate area and it's like well I've let it match blew it out and accidentally touched the hot part to me and I'm like in case of that's the same sensation I'm going to get getting this Jacob's ladder in my member three times and it was exactly how we described it. I just wish you did a better job and use that one tool that you talked about for doing a Prince Albert but he did the old school way and I was nicked inside a very vascular area where it took like a week and a half for it to stop bleeding

[@jameslawrence3698]

I I think it's a really good idea of trying to inform the customer of what the pain's going to be like from a scale from 1 to 10 and if you can give him an example that maybe they have had their life like I said when I got my Jacob's ladder done the guy was like yeah it's like taking a hot match blowing it out and touching that red heart part to the place I was getting pierced and I'll be damned if it didn't feel exactly how he described it so when a customer has more information about what the pain feels like and it might be similar to something they've been through already will prepare them better for the piercing

[@jameslawrence3698]

I think you should do a video about that about different piercings different areas and how the pain between different areas does differ wildly if you're going through cartilage or if you just go under skin yeah but I think the information you gave in this video was amazing and it has been very helpful thank you

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Prince Alberts are known for bleeding for the first couple of days. Usually heavily the first 24 hours and then off and on for about 2 or 3 additional days.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

With the PA it is a metal or glass tube about 5mm wide and about 7 CM long. Today it is one of the most common tools used. Yes, scrapping against the inside of the urethra would cause a great deal more bleeding. Thank you for sharing your experience and watching. It's been a while since I did a tool video, I'll add it to the list.

[@harleymouse485]

Can tapers be used to repair a septum piercing

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Are you taking about a piercing that has closed? If the piercing has not closed completely in the center, a taper pin can be used to stretch the piercing enough to get the jewelry back in.

[@harleymouse485]

Body Piercing & Tattooing Thank you because I’ve tried to just put the septum ring back in and it doesn’t work so I’ll get the tape ,do I have to get the smallest size taper or does the size not matter or does it need to be the size of the gauge of the piercing ring

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

@@harleymouse485 the taper should be the size of the jewelry you wish to put in. If you need to apply a lot of pressure or it's overly painful, you are not stretching, you are piercing and should stop and see a piercer.

[@MrHypnotykspyrolls]

I'm looking to do my Apadravya any info you have so I can prepare would be dope Edit: for those that think I'm insane I also wanna spilt my tongue, tattoo the whites of my eyes, put a silicone spider in my hand, also want magnets in my finger and I'm super info Ross foxx rfid chip

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

It is one of the piercing that I don't do. Mainly because the person I apprenticed under didn't. To be honest, the demand for the piercing is limited. However, I do plan to do a pros and cons at some point. As far as the other modifications you are considering, please do your research. They all extremely dangerous and take a level of skill that very few in the industry have.

[@MrHypnotykspyrolls]

@@BodyPiercingTattooing I've been doing extensive research for 10ish years and I know how dangerous they are which is why I've studied and been waiting for more long term knowledge. I'm a very small %of people. But I wanna see what we can do.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

@@MrHypnotykspyrolls Just be careful, I've seen the results from people who claimed to know what they are doing and didn't. Also check your local laws on the procedure.

[@MrHypnotykspyrolls]

Of coarse in not trying to be a smart ars I'm just a bmz kid

[@mrsebola]

Hi what is the tongue piercing forcep called?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Foerster forceps is the most commonly used for tongue piercings.

[@michelleflores8072]

What size needle receiving tool do I use for nose piercing I gotta repierce my nose I had 2, 18 gauge nose piercings and they fell out and closed and well with things closed due to covid no tattoo shop is open we aren't even moving to phase 2 June 1st so they wont be opening anytime soon I'm in Seattle area . Thanks for your tips and enjoyed your video even though I've had several facial piercings it's always nice to know what they are using on me :) if anyone near my area knows of shops open in Washington state let me know I'm willing to drive :)

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Usually the receiving tubes are much larger than the piercing needle. Which makes it easier to not miss the tube and avoid the tissue rolling. The most common sizes are 4-8g

[@michelleflores8072]

Thank you and boy what a quick reply ! Keep doing awesome work I cant wait when things open up again I'll be the 1st customer supporting tattoo/body piercers :)

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

You're welcome and I'm glad to help. Thank you for watching and good luck with your future piercings.

[@EllaFarmer117]

too bad i didn’t see this before i pierced my ear with a sewing needle last year

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Well, now you know better and I'm the future you will make better choices.

[@LittleImpaler]

I don't get cheek piercings. I know it's suppose to be beauty mark. I don't get it though. Or putting dermal piercings everywhere on the body. My ex-trainer had dermal piercings right above her chest and I never understood why someone would pierce that area. They look bothersome too. That's just my opinion.

[@gabrielsantiago2274]

XD

[@lucyhart3845]

Why does he keep saying “injecting” that’s not what happens injecting means to administer a liquid into a body using a needle or syringe. Wrong word

[@koachjamesmedia2911]

Yap yap yippity yap SHUT UP

[@invadertv8482]

Hey how do I get my license 🪪 nice video I learned alot

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

To pierce? That varies greatly from country to country to state to Stat to city to city. I would suggest that you contact your local health department.

[@invadertv8482]

Yes piercings ok ✅ thanks