How long is a 14G industrial bar?

MEASUREMENTS: Gauge Size: 14G (1.6mm); Bar Length: 45mm(1.77Inch); Ball Size: 5mm.

What size bar is used for industrial piercing?

The most common thickness would be 14 gauge, but 16 and even 18 gauge industrials are growing in popularity.

Is 14G bigger or 16G?

The lower the number, the thicker the gauge so 16g is thinner than a 14g.

Why are industrial piercings 14G?

This piercing does not stretch well so it’s unusual to find industrial jewelry that is any bigger then 14g. Since it causes less stress and less pressure on the tissue many piercers prefer to pierce using two captive rings or two studs instead of a single scaffold bar.

Can you stretch your industrial?

A. It’s not impossible, but it does take a lot of time and patience — much more than stretching soft tissue. The least traumatic way to stretch your industrial piercing would be to wrap your barbell with stretching tape.

Does industrial ear piercing hurt?

Industrial Piercing It has a fairly high pain level – considering the thickness of the cartilage and the pain of getting two piercings done in the area at once. On the pain scale, the industrial piercing ranks at around a 7/10.

How long is a industrial piercing?

Because every ear is different, the room between the two piercing holes differs from person to person. Therefore the standard measure of the industrial barbell has the longest length, 38 mm. That’s long enough for everyone. On top of that it is no problem if an industrial barbell is a little bit longer.

Why are industrial piercings 14g?

When can I change my industrial piercing?

You need to wait until the body piercing is completely healed before changing jewelry. The industrial earrings healing process can take up to 12 weeks, so it’s important that you use the same piece of jewelry during that time and keep up with the piercing aftercare.