Yes you can. The jewellery won’t be very snug, though, and might move around a lot. Having said that, the whole will probably close up a bit around the smaller gauge jewellery so you might not be able to wear 14g there any more. … So I used this 2mm diameter needle for a piercing with a 16g jewellery.
Also know, what is the standard piercing size for septum?
Septum: 18g and 16g are the two most common starting septum ring sizes; 14g is also a popular size.
Regarding this, how do I know what gauge my piercing is?
You can use the following methods to measure the gauge of your piercing jewellery:
- BCR: Measure the width of the bar.
- Labret: Measure the width of the bar.
- Barbell: Measure the width of the bar.
- Septum Ring: Measure the width of the ring at its thickest section.
When should I size up my septum?
The longer you wait between stretches the easier the stretch is. For instance, it is better to wait 6 months in between a stretch then 2 months. Depending on how long you wait to stretch and how big the stretch is your septum may feel tender for more than the initial two weeks.
Can I go from 16g to 14g?
Yes you can. The jewellery won’t be very snug, though, and might move around a lot. Having said that, the whole will probably close up a bit around the smaller gauge jewellery so you might not be able to wear 14g there any more.
How do you know what size your septum is?
Cut a small strip of paper, line it up with the bottom of the piercing hole, and mark where the edge of your nose is on the paper with a fine-tipped marker. Then, measure the marked portion against a ruler that is marked in millimeters to get the smallest inner diameter that you can comfortably wear.
What is the smallest septum piercing size?
Generally 14g / 16g. 18g is the smallest size that you can use once your septum is healed, I heard that anything smaller than 18g can cause the “cheese cutter” effect.
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Can I put a 20G in a 16G piercing?
If you pierce yourself with a 16G and put in a 20G earring, the earring will fit in easily and the hole will eventually shrink to the right size.
Can I put a 14G in a 12g piercing?
No worries though- 14 and 12g are interchangeable thread patterns- meaning you can wear all your pretty and fun 14g jewelry with your 12g posts! I know those sizes sound intimidating, but they are worth it for a comfy, happy, easy healing piercing!
What’s the gauge size chart?
Ear Gauge to MM Conversion Table
| Gauge | Millimeters(mm) | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 18g | 1.0 mm | 5/128″ |
| 16g | 1.2 mm | 3/64″ |
| 14g | 1.6 mm | 1/16″ |
| 12g | 2 mm | 5/64″ |
What does 14G mean in piercings?
Gauge refers to the thickness of the barbell going through your body piercing. The higher the gauge, the thinner the barbell. For example, a 22 Gauge (aka 22G) barbell is going to be very thin, and a 14G barbell is going to be thicker.
What is smaller 20 gauge or 18 gauge?
The higher the number, the smaller the gauge. If your piercing is a 18 gauge then the 20 gauge would be slightly smaller.
What gauge is a piercing gun?
The studs made to fit in most standard piercing guns are 20-gauge in diameter and just long enough to go through the earlobe. They are usually made of stainless steel and are often gold-plated. Piercing studs are sharper than a normal stud earring to allow them to puncture the lobe.
