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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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.
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