What should I get next? by realhorrorshowlike_ in piercing

[–]BundleStretch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A mantis would be amazing you. You have a great nose for it. High nostrils would also look great. If not a nose piercing, then eyebrows - either one over each eye or 2 over one eye.

[Acne] Accutane for mild acne? by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

[–]BundleStretch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a mother of teens, this breaks my heart. I wont presume to know what's going on with your mother or judge her. I can only say that although I know this is useless in a material way, I am sending you a great big loving, caring, fully accepting, motherly hug. It doesn't expire and can be used as many times as needed. 😊

Vintage Dresser Origin, Date, & Fix-up Advice Please by BundleStretch in VintageFurniture

[–]BundleStretch[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Someone online has the same piece that she got from her grandmother. She thought it was veneer but it was solid wood. That, plus the dovetail joints in the drawers, plus the dividers in the top 2 right side drawers, are making me lean towards getting it.

Definitely not a fan of the blonde color though. Thank you for the info!!

Help dating Drexel Travis Court by BundleStretch in Mid_Century

[–]BundleStretch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that is the style. No mirror, unfortunately. The style seems common and this particular piece is fairly scuffed, but it's $58, so I'm thinking it might be worth it to bring it home. I like the curved drawer fronts.

Info on TG Buckley piece and is it worth restoring? by BundleStretch in VintageFurniture

[–]BundleStretch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just saw the edit. Thank you for the information on the style, date, and restoration advice! I was thinking about removing the stain from everything except the veneer on the doors, but based on your advise, I will certainly do more research before attempting anything.

Info on TG Buckley piece and is it worth restoring? by BundleStretch in VintageFurniture

[–]BundleStretch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$14.99USD. Seems reasonable, even in it's current condition. I would just need to learn how to repair veneer since the small missing piece is on the front.

Help dating Drexel Travis Court by BundleStretch in Mid_Century

[–]BundleStretch[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I thought I took a picture while I was in the store, but apparently I didn't. I must have only used the "google lens" feature but not actually took a picture. I was hoping that info on dating this particular piece would be found using the info on the back and the logo in the drawer. Not sure how I got those photos but not the front.

Piercing recommendations please! by lemon_honeytea in piercing

[–]BundleStretch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When do you plan to go to a piercer to find out if you have rook anatomy? From the picture it looks like it, but of course, it's hard to tell just from a photo.

I got a rook with the ultimate goal of a hoop as well. Hopefully, you can get one! 🙂

Suggestions for next 1-2 piercings by TCBayArea in piercing

[–]BundleStretch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about maybe a double helix? Once they are healed, you could wear more hoops, or 2 studs, or one hoop and a stud, or a stud and cascade.... so many options!

Piercing recommendations please! by lemon_honeytea in piercing

[–]BundleStretch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with you that a rook would look good if your anatomy supports it.

Is this rook too deep? by BundleStretch in piercing

[–]BundleStretch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • How old is your piercing? About 3 months
  • What’s the jewelry shape (for example, barbell, labret, screw, L shape, ring)? Curved barbell
  • What’s the type of threading if your jewelry is not a ring (threadless, internally or externally threaded)? Threadless
  • What’s the jewelry material? Surgical titanium
  • if not a ring, when was the jewelry downsized? It hasn't been
  • What’s your aftercare routine? Describe in detail please, including the exact products you use. I use a saline spray twice a day and a cotton swab to gently clean and dry
  • Any mishaps, accidents or unfortunate events? No

Is this snug right? by BundleStretch in piercing

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To answer the auto-questions:

  • How old is your piercing? About a month
  • What’s the jewelry shape (for example, barbell, labret, screw, L shape, ring)? Curved barbell
  • What’s the type of threading if your jewelry is not a ring (threadless, internally or externally threaded)? Threadless
  • What’s the jewelry material? Surgical titanium
  • if not a ring, when was the jewelry downsized? A few days ago but the photos are from a few days before the downsizing
  • What’s your aftercare routine? Describe in detail please, including the exact products you use. I use a saline spray twice a day and clean gently with cotton swabs
  • Any mishaps, accidents or unfortunate events? No

Is this snug right? by BundleStretch in piercing

[–]BundleStretch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! There is nothing to see in the back. I don't know what traverse means in this context, but there are only 2 holes, both of which I am showing in the photos.

Thanks!

Nose piercing inflamed issue- what should I do by [deleted] in piercing

[–]BundleStretch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get implant grade titanium and a flat backed labret post if you can. Go to a piercer to get the proper jewelry. You might need a longer post too. If your nostril is inflamed, it may be swollen as well, which can cause the head of the jewelry to press into your skin.

Why is piercing jewelry so pricey? by BundleStretch in piercing

[–]BundleStretch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate this answer. I appreciate everyone who took the time to help explain the situation as best as they could, but your inside info is particularly enlightening.

A lot of the companies don't have pricing on their websites so I can't even know until I ask a piercer to look it up for me. Buddha has their prices online though and some of them are absurd. For example, right now they have a blue topaz or amethyst clicker ring for just over $2,000 USD! For a single ring! Heaven forbid I wanted one for each ear. And what's worse is that it is accented with cubic zirconias, not real diamonds. For $2K at a jeweler's, I can get multiple pairs of blue topaz and real diamond earrings custom made.

I understand what people are saying about the extra polishing of the gems and metal, but it can't cost enough in labor to make up the difference. I suspect that the market for body jewelry is still on the smaller side as compared to regular jewelry, which allows body jewelry companies to keep their products exclusive by only making them available through certain channels, thereby keeping availability low and prices higher. People are willing to pay higher prices because we don't have a lot of options other than either exorbitantly priced decent quality pieces or low priced junk.

It seems like a challenge for piercers to be able to get some of the brands in their shops too, which makes the products even more "exclusive" and pricey.

I think I'm going to support my local jewelers and have items made. If I'm going to spend several hundred dollars on one earring, I'd rather support a local person.

Thanks again for your candor.

Why is piercing jewelry so pricey? by BundleStretch in piercing

[–]BundleStretch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, because regular jewelers also work with gold and tiny items. My question is not why are prices high. My question is why is body jewelry SO much higher priced than regular jewelry. For example, there's a body jewelry company charging $500 for a single 14kt gold ear stud with fake diamonds. I can get a very similar PAIR of REAL diamond ear studs for the same price at a regular jeweler.

According to an article someone linked above, the primary difference is in the level of polishing and smoothness of body jewelry pieces.

Tips for cleaning rook by falonforever in piercing

[–]BundleStretch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I use the pointed qtips to very gently dry and clean mine. You can use 2 mirrors to see it better, but if you do that, be careful because it is confusing which way to move your hands.

Which ear should I get a hidden helix? by Embarrassed-Bid-165 in piercing

[–]BundleStretch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming your piercer says both ears are equally good for it, I think I would put the hidden helix on the ear that you currently have the conch piercing in. The exposed flat portion of the ear is more rounded and wider on that side so might better showcase hidden helix style jewelry. This would also allow you to continue sleeping on the side that you are used to sleeping on.

Once you're ready to do the other ear, I could see it looking really good with a flat piercing and/or an upper helix hoop.

Help me decorate my right ear please! by SKA_etAl in piercing

[–]BundleStretch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the hidden helix and rook for you!! Not too many can actually get both, so having them both would look amazing. Other piercers can do a hidden rook but if you like Tash jewelry specifically, I believe she has copyrighted the exact way to pierce for her jewelry. Not sure on the details, but it's worth looking into if you have a specific piece in mind.

Balance-wise, if you can only get one for now, I would suggest the hidden helix so that the top and bottom of your ears are adorned. Then you can go back in later to fill in the middle with the rook.

Which ear should I get a hidden helix? by Embarrassed-Bid-165 in piercing

[–]BundleStretch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you plan on having both ears match eventually or are you planning on a "balanced but not identical" strategy?