Body Piercing Supplies
Most tattoo shops attract not just tattoo connoisseurs but also people interested in other forms of body art; the two, in fact, are often very similar. If, like many tattoo shops, yours also does body piercings, then you’ll need a variety of additional supplies.
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 Belly Button Body Piercing Kit with Forceps 14g CUR 6h US $11.49 |
 Clitoral Hood Body Piercing Kit w Forceps 16 gauge CBR 6h US $11.49 |
 Double Nipple Body Piercing Kit with Forceps 14g CBR 6h US $12.49 |
 Double Nipple Body Piercing Kit with Forceps 16g CBR 6h US $12.49 |
 Frenum Body Piercing Kit with Forceps 14g CUR STERILE 6h US $11.49 |
 Lip Body Piercing Kit with Forceps 14g CBR STERILE 6h US $11.49 |
 Navel Body Piercing Kit with Forceps 14g CUR STERILE 6h US $11.49 |
 Septum Body Piercing Kit with Forceps 14g CIR STERILE 6h US $11.49 |
 Snakebitedouble Body Piercing Kit w Forceps 14g CBR 6h US $12.49 |
 Prince Albert piercing kit 17h 24m US $8.89 |
 Septum piercing kit 17h 25m US $6.89 |
 Lip Piercing Kit 14g 17h 26m US $6.89 |
 Nipple piercing kit Double nipple 17h 28m US $7.89 |
 8 Pieces Professional Body Piercing Tool Kit w Case 18h 29m US $39.99 |
 Septum piercing kit 14g 20h 18m US $6.99 |
 Double Nipple Piercing Kit 20h 19m US $7.99 |
 7 Body Piercing Instruments kit Tools Penington Forceps 21h 19m US $14.90 |
 Sterile Disposable Plastic Body Piercing Tools Kit 6pcs and Jewelry Needles 22h 10m US $17.99 |
 Professional Stainless Steel Body Piercing Tools Kit 7pcs With Jewelry Needles 22h 10m US $69.99 |
 Box Package High Quality Professional Body Piercing Kit 5pcs and Jewelry Needles 22h 19m US $55.99 |
 New and High Quality Professional Body Piercing Kit 2pcs 22h 22m US $22.99 |
 BODY EAR PIERCING GUN machine 98 SETS OF STUDS KIT 1d 10h 26m US $7.49 |
 100 STERILE 2 NAVEL with Double Gem BARBELLs Piercing Kit Forceps Guide DVD 1d 15h 23m US $13.99 |
 COMPLETE Pro Body PIERCING gun KIT tools w 98 Studs Jewelry case set USA Fast 1d 15h 59m US $46.99 |
 NEW Body ear navel lip PIERCING gun KIT tools w 98 Studs Jewelry case USA Fast 1d 17h 50m US $62.95 |
 PRO metal EAR BODY PIERCING GUN PIERCE KIT 196 STUDS 2d 3h 9m US $6.49 |
 Steel Ear Body Piercing Gun Kit with 98pcs Free Studs 4h 24m US $12.99 |
 16psNew BODY PIERCING Starter KitHemostat SPONGE CLAMP 2d 8h 42m US $34.50 |
 1 Steel Ear Body Piercing Gun pairs of 49 Stud Kit 2d 11h 16m US $2.99 |
 Ear Body Piercing Pierce Gun kit Set w 98 Studs Case 13h 48m US $5.49 |
 1980s Piercing kit 30 plus pairs of gold studs 2d 15h 49m US $20.00 |
 33 Pcs Body Piercing Kit Tooling Kit Tattoo Supplies 15h US $64.99 |
 48 Pcs Body Piercing Kit Tooling Kit Tattoo Supplies 15h US $74.99 |
 7 Pcs Body Piercing Kit Tooling Kit Tattoo Supplies 15h 9m US $27.99 |
 6 Pcs Body Piercing Kit Tooling Kit Tattoo Supplies 15h 11m US $12.99 |
 3 Pcs Body Piercing Kit Tooling Kit Tattoo Supplies 15h 11m US $12.99 |
 5 Pcs Body Piercing Kit Tooling Kit Tattoo Supplies 15h 11m US $5.99 |
 Ear Body Piercing Pierce Gun Tool kit w 48 Pair Studs 19h 8m US $5.49 |
 New Tattoo Body Navel Tongue Lip Jewelry Piercing Kit Supplies 1d 9h 18m US $30.12 |
 100 STERILE 2 TONGUE w 14G BARBELLs Piercing Kit Forceps Guide DVD 3d 14h 25m US $13.99 |
Necessary Supplies
Obviously, you’ll need piercing needles, but that’s not the half of it. Body piercing is more involved than it sounds at first, and the number body piercing supplies corresponds with that complexity. Here’s everything you’ll need to get started:
1. Tapers so that you can stretch the skin to be pierced.
2. Piercing clips to prevent movement of the skin you’re piercing.
3. Needle pushers to insert the needle.
4. Receiving tubes so that you can place jewelry into the piercing.
5. Needle containers for used needles.
6. Corks for the needles.
7. Pliers and forceps for possible removal of jewelry.
8. Iodine swabs or pads to clean the area of skin that’s to be pierced.
9. Alcohol prep pads to clean your supplies after each and every use.
Extra Supplies
Obviously, if you’re piercing customers, you have an opportunity to sell body piercing jewelry. Jewelry can be sold at a decent markup, and chances are, there are nearby body piercing jewelry artists willing to do business with a tattoo shop. By using local artists, not only will you be providing a service to your customers and making a little extra money for yourself, but you’ll also be helping out local artists.
If you’re having a hard time locating any, then by all means look online: but be assured of the quality before you buy anything. There are a lot of inferior products out there, some of which can potentially lead your customers to infections—something you never want on your hands. Look for jewelry made of steel, gold, and sterling silver.
Tips
1. Scout out wholesalers. You’ll be able to get supplies at a steep discount, and if there are any nifty products that the wholesalers don’t offer, then you can always supplement with a smaller provider.
2. Buy in bulk. If you have the cash upfront, the storage space, and a steady income from your business, then you can afford to buy in bulk, which will result in big savings.
3. Make sure your suppliers are reputable. This holds true especially for online purchases: you want to make sure that the products are as advertised. If at all possible, try to get references: even a handful of online reviews are better than nothing. If you can’t find out information about the supplier, then check them out on the Better Business Bureau website, and make sure that you have receipts for everything that you purchase.
4. Consider buying a body piercing kit from a reputable vendor. A lot of tattoo supply shops now carry body piercing kits, which can save you the hassle of remembering to order everything you need. You’ll miss out on the bulk savings, but it will be enough to get you started—and give you an idea of what sells in your current shop, and what you need to order more of.
