How Do You Make Wooden Ear Gauges?
Gauging ears has become a somewhat common trend in fashion over the past few years, as it has grown into a popular “rocker” look. Gauging refers to the stretching of the ear lobes over a period of time by using gauges (small circular objects) and gradually increasing the size of the object. While most people use plastic, or even stainless steel, wood is not uncommon. You just need to be safe and do everything to prevent infection. Step 1 Purchase two smaller circular pieces of wood. If you are just starting gauging your ears, buy smaller pieces. The size you buy also will determine how much you have to sand the wood to get it to the appropriate size in later steps. Step 2 Sand the wood down to the proper size. This will give you the proper starting size to work with, and it’ll also smooth the wood down so it doesn’t hurt your earlobes. Sanding the wood should be done by taking a piece of sandpaper and rotating your wood piece over it evenly on every end until it is smooth and the appro
