Piercing Info Blog

Brass

Brass

Brass is an alloy, and all the brass pieces on our website are nickel, lead and cadmium free.It is available in a range of colours depending on the polishing process and can be formed into any shape w …

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Wood

Wood

Wood jewellery is lightweight, organic and is available in a variety of types and colours. Due to the unavoidable variations in the grain of wood, it is the perfect material for those looking for uniq …

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Surgical Steel

Surgical Steel

Surgical steel is the most common metal used in body jewellery. There are two grades of surgical steel - 316L and 316LVM.Surgical steel is a type of stainless steel that is often used in the medical i …

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Silicone

Silicone

Silicone is flexible, malleable, water resistant, and has high temperature resistance.In the piercing industry, silicone is often used as a metal alternative due to its comfort and bio-compatibility. …

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Bioflex

Bioflex

Bioflex is a medical-grade plastic, and is bio-compatible and hypoallergenic. It is flexible, ultra-light, and is available in coloured or transparent styles.It is generally used by people with metal …

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Titanium

Titanium

Titanium is a preferred metal for piercings, particularly for initial piercings. This is because it is as stong as steel whilst being as light as aluminium, and is also highly resistant to water corro …

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