tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14885808304698148742024-03-14T02:09:30.587-07:00Avaia Artistic Body JewelryAvaia Artistic Jewelry provides retail and wholesale traditional and body jewely at great prices. As an online store, we minimize our overhead so that you can purchase quality hand made jewelry that is affordable. We don't sell junk. Check out our large selection of gauge ear plugs, tunnels, earlets, as well as labret and septum jewelry.Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-42442650700488845712016-09-24T09:31:00.001-07:002016-09-24T09:31:49.680-07:00New Kraken ear plugs in time for Octopus Awareness Day!Even the octopus has an awareness day! We have three styles of
octopod themed ear plugs for gauged ears to choose from. Our new style,<a href="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.wordpress.com/2016/09/24/kraken-ear-plugs-in-time-for-octopus-awareness-day-october-8th/#jp-carousel-330" target="_blank"> Kraken</a>,
comes in sizes 2g through 1 inch. It is rare to find a double flared
tunnel with this fine of detail in the smaller gauges, but our artisans
were up for the task. Check out all of our amazing hand carved, organic
jewelry at<a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/" target="_blank"> www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com.</a><br />
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Do you know some famous octopods? Scientific American has come out
with of a list of 8 well known cephalopods from fact and folklore shown
below.<br />
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<strong>8. Billye: </strong>Who is a giant pacific octopus and is capable of opening childproof jars in lightning speed to get at treats.<br />
<strong>7. Puget Sound GPO: </strong>A giant Pacific octopus that
ended up in a clash with a diver in Seattle, Washington. The octopus
lost the fight and its life but local attention was drawn to the plight
of the octopod and whether or not it should be legal to hunt and serve
them up as tablefare!<br />
<strong>6. Tellaro Octopus:</strong> A fameous Italian octopus that supposedly kept pirates at bay and saved a town some 350 years ago.<strong> </strong><br />
<strong>5. Ozy: </strong>Another talented jar opener at the Island Bay Marine Education centre in New Zealand.<br />
<strong>4. Kraken: </strong>Yep, you know the legend. The Kraken
loves to swallow up ships, and although it might have been a giant
squid, folklore and images paint it more like an octopus<br />
<strong>3. Shark Killer:</strong> This sneaky night stalker was ripping up the sharks that shared its tank at the Seattle Aquarium.<br />
<strong>2. Camouflage Master: </strong>This one has gone viral on youtube. You know you want to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSq8nghQZqA#action=share">watch it again</a>.<br />
<strong>1. Paul:</strong> Paul was given the number one spot for his
amazing psychic abilities. He has a knack at predicting the outcomes of
soccer matches. He resides in a German aquarium and predicted the
winner of all 7 matches in the 2010 World Cup for Germany and the winner
of the final match between Spain and the Netherlands. Quite an amazing
feet for an invertebrate!<br />
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(List and abbreviated content Courtesy of Scientific American Website)Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-89116148481665242412015-09-25T14:13:00.000-07:002016-09-24T09:33:40.612-07:00How to repair spiral or hanging styles of horn ear gauges that have warped.<br />
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This is the fourth installation of blogs on jewelry care specific to organics hosted by<a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/"> Avaia Artistic Jewelry</a>. One common problem that can occur with horn jewelry items is warpage. Horn warps when either the horn was not properly dried prior to carving and then was shipped to the customer before the moisture content stabilized, or is due to exposing horn jewelry to moisture. You should never shower or get horn jewelry wet. Having said that, not all is lost and you may be able to repair the damage depending on the degree of warpage and the fragility of the horn. This technique may not work for all items, but you may meet with success if you are willing to try it.<br />
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The first thing you need to do is soak the jewelry back in water for at least 24 hours. The moisture content needs to be increased again so that the jewelry can be reshapened. Once soaked, towel dry the jewelry and place in the middle of a heavy book. Much like pressing flowers, you now need to stack significant weight onto the book. It is suggested that the items stay pressed in the book for 2 to 4 weeks. The longer, the greater the chance of success. Shine and colour can be brought back into the jewelry once it has dried with a light coating of jojoba oil.<br />
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And there you have it. Repaired and reshapen ear gauges or other horn jewelry.<br />
Would you rather just buy something new. Visit <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Horn-and-bone/">Avaia Artistic Jewelry</a> and check out our amazing selection of quality jewelry at rock bottom prices.<br />
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.Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-84643211706402678932015-09-24T13:42:00.000-07:002016-09-24T09:32:47.648-07:00Halloween is coming! Let's look at some gauge styles befitting this holiday.<div style="text-align: center;">
Whether Halloween comes once a year to you or if it is your style all year long, <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/">Avaia Artistic Jewelry</a> will have a style of gauges to match your personality or party. Check out some of our favourites below.</div>
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<a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/products/Black-horn-carved-wolf-HOWL-ear-gauges-organic-hanging-spirals-or-tapers.html"><span style="color: black;">Our HOWL style is hand carved out of organic water buffalo horn with bone dust inlay. </span></a></div>
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<a href="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/20101013_36.jpg"><img alt="20101013_36" class="size-medium wp-image-269 aligncenter" height="225" src="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/20101013_36.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a>Appropriately named <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/products/Clearance-HELLBENT-devil-tribal-spiral-hanging-ear-gauges--organic-horn-plugs.html">"Hellbent"</a> these were designed to be scary</div>
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<a href="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/tempest.jpg"><img alt="tempest" class="size-medium wp-image-271 aligncenter" height="300" src="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/tempest.jpg?w=195" width="195" /></a>The above style was name<a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/products/TEMPEST-black-horn-tribal-hanging-ear-gauges-8g-4g-0g-spiral-taper-plugs.html"> "Tempest" </a>and could pair wonderfully with Halloween.</div>
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<a href="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/dragon2.jpg"><img alt="dragon2" class="size-medium wp-image-270 aligncenter" height="285" src="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/dragon2.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a>This dragon style is called <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/products/Dragon-SCATHA-black-horn-hanging-ear-gauges-spiral-carved-organic-plugs.html">"Scatha"</a></div>
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<a href="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/29343_551697611512554_1687915131_n.jpg"><img alt="29343_551697611512554_1687915131_n" class="size-medium wp-image-272 aligncenter" height="231" src="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/29343_551697611512554_1687915131_n.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a>And another dragon style called <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/products/Dragon-SCATHA-black-horn-hanging-ear-gauges-spiral-carved-organic-plugs.html">"Parthos"</a></div>
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<a href="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/woodowl.jpg"><img alt="woodowl" class="size-medium wp-image-274 aligncenter" height="142" src="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/woodowl.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a>And what about some <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/red-sabo-wood-owl-ear-plugs-1-2-organic-gauges-double-flared-spacers-for-stretched-piercings/">OWLS</a>?</div>
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<a href="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/barnowl.jpg"><img alt="barnowl" class="size-medium wp-image-275 aligncenter" height="300" src="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/barnowl.jpg?w=225" width="225" /></a>The above owl is called <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/labyrinth-barn-owl-organic-bone-hanging-ear-gauges-6g-4g-2g-hand-carved-spiral-plugs-or-spacers-for-stretched-piercings/">"labyrinth"</a> after the barn owl in the movie.</div>
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<a href="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/sagaris21.jpg"><img alt="Horn Sagaris" class="size-medium wp-image-80 aligncenter" height="254" src="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/sagaris21.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a>The <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/products/Black-horn-Sagaris--hanging-gauge-ear-plugs.html">SAGARIS </a>style has a medevil feel to it. We also have this style in bone, red sabo wood and black areng wood.</div>
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And <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/products/Black-horn-Diablos-12g-252d-0g-gauge-ear-plugs.html">DIABLOS</a> named after the devil himself.</div>
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Also possibly an urge to <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/howl-at-the-moon-organic-bone-and-wood-hoop-ear-gauges-6g-00g-single-flare-wolf-plugs/">Howl at the Moon</a>.</div>
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But what ever you plan for Halloween or thereafter, check out the selection of gauges at Avaia Artistic Jewelry and let us make your day or every day awesome.</div>
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This is the fourth installation of blogs on jewelry care specific to organics hosted by Avaia Artistic Jewelry. One common problem that can occur with horn jewelry items is warpage. Horn warps when either the horn was not properly dried prior to carving and then was shipped to the customer before the moisture content stabilized, or is due to exposing horn jewelry to moisture. You should never shower or get horn jewelry wet. Having said that, not all is lost and you may be able to repair the damage depending on the degree of warpage and the fragility of the horn. This technique may not work for all items, but you may meet with success if you are willing to try it.
The first thing you need to do is soak the jewelry back in water for at least 24 hours. The moisture content needs to be increased again so that the jewelry can be reshapened. Once soaked, towel dry the jewelry and place in the middle of a heavy book. Much like pressing flowers, you now need to stack significant weight onto the book. It is suggested that the items stay pressed in the book for 2 to 4 weeks. The longer, the greater the chance of success. Shine and colour can be brought back into the jewelry once it has dried with a light coating of jojoba oil.
And there you have it. Repaired and reshapen ear gauges or other horn jewelry.
Would you rather just buy something new. Visit Avaia Artistic Jewelry and check out our amazing selection of quality jewelry at rock bottom prices.<a href="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/flower20120802_43.jpg"><img alt="flower20120802_43" class="size-medium wp-image-281 aligncenter" height="300" src="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/flower20120802_43.jpg?w=154" width="154" /></a>Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-46744940773932257472015-09-23T12:51:00.000-07:002015-09-23T12:51:45.923-07:00One of a kind SATIRE organic spiral ear gauges - only at Avaia Artistic Jewelry<div style="text-align: center;">
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At <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/">Avaia Artistic Jewelry </a>we pride ourselves on being able to offer some unique, one of a kind designs to our customers. The Satire style is hand carved out of organic buffalo horn with sterling silver inlay. We specifically commissioned this design for Avaia and we don't expect that you will find it anywhere else. We are currently offering a special on this design - <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/products/Satire-silver-inlay-on-black-horn-tribal-hook-ear-gauges-12g--1-spiral-earrings-for-stretched-piercings.html" target="_blank">click here</a>. Once they are gone, we will not be getting more in stock. Don't pass up your chance to own one of our unique earring styles. Available in 12g through 1/2"</div>
Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-90122408924089395242015-09-22T19:46:00.000-07:002015-09-22T19:47:20.000-07:00New Product - Amazing hand carved Tigris ear gaugesWe put our fair trade artisans in Indonesia hard at work to create these one of a kind ear gauges. Whether you call them spacers, plugs, weights or stretchers, these will get attention! Hand carved out of areng wood with bone inlay teeth and eyes, the amount of detail in these earrings is sure to impress. The tiger is a symbol of strength and we have insured the detail in these will live up to the tiger's reputation. We will not be getting these back in stock. Supply is limited so if you want something different from everyone else, now is the time.View item details at Avaia Artistic Jewelry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/tigris.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://avaiaartisticjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/tigris.jpg" /></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qovVeChGeyg"><a
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We have the quality, price and style you want! Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-33746158757335069682013-10-21T12:14:00.000-07:002013-10-21T12:14:00.302-07:00One of a Kind, Custom, Original Ear GaugesNot everyone wants the next fad design in jewelry. Avaia Artistic
Jewelry commissions original work, rare and detailed work, as well as
custom designs for our customers.<br />
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Occasionally we get requests for custom designs. Although we at <a data-mce-href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/" target="_blank" title="Avaia Artistic Jewelry">Avaia Artistic Jewelry</a>
do not carve ourselves, our artisans in Indonesia are happy to help out
with custom orders. These orders typically take some time to
complete, but they can be worth the wait!<br />
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We had a request for a tiger design in a hanging ear gauge. Check out what our artisans could do for our customer!<br />
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have also hosted a design contest for the last two years that lets our
facebook fans choose the winner. The winner receives a nice prize
package in exchange for the use of his or her design. Below you will
see the design winners over the last three years.<br />
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Calla Lilly in Horn</div>
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goals. But how big is too big for you? We'v decided to talk about
this topic from our experience at <a data-mce-href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/" target="_blank" title="Avaia Artistic Jewelry">Avaia Artistic Jewelry</a>. We have <a data-mce-href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Sort-by-GAUGE--SIZE/" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Sort-by-GAUGE--SIZE/" target="_blank" title="Ear gauges for sale by size">ear gauges for sale</a> in all sizes, but this little guide may help you decide how quickly to stretch up, and when to decide to stop.<br />
If
having your ears return to a normal appearance is an option that you
want, we suggest that you stop somewhere between a 4g and 2g. Most
people (there are individual differences of course and this is only a
guide), can stretch to this size and return to wearing standard gauge
earrings (with a bit of stretchy lobes) and no noticable hole. Some
people may be able to stretch larger, but the "point of no return"
varies from individual to individual. The photo below shows an
individual that had stretched to a 00g, or about 9.5mm, after a rest
from stretching, and minor plastic surgery to repair the stretch.<br />
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The type of jewelry that you plan wear is also a significant factor when deciding how far to go. <a data-mce-href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Spirals-and-hanging-styles/" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Spirals-and-hanging-styles/" target="_blank" title="hanging styles">Hanging styles </a>typically are sold up to a 1/2" gauge size, and you may find limited styles in larger gauges, but they are far less common.<br />
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Plugs
can start as small as a 10g, but they are hardly noticable at this size
and would lack detail. Tunnels may begin at 4g, but really begin at 2g
with a variety of styles. If you are looking for detailed carvings in
your <a data-mce-href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Tunnels%2C--plugs%2C-and-tapers/" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Tunnels%2C--plugs%2C-and-tapers/" title="Plugs and Tunnels">plugs and tunnels</a>, you may have to stretch as large as 1/2" to get the detail that you are looking for.<br />
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The type of material plays a factor as well. <a data-mce-href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Horn-and-bone/" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Horn-and-bone/" title="bone gauges"> Bone gauges</a>
are limited in hanging styles to a size of 0g at best as bone, in
general, is not a thick material to carve when working with flat
pieces. Bone tunnels can be larger in size as long bone is used, which
is naturally hollow.<br />
<a data-mce-href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Horn-and-bone/" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Horn-and-bone/" title="Horn gauges">Horn</a> can be carved in gauges of all sizes, but hanging styles will still be limited in the larger sizes.<br />
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<a data-mce-href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Wood%2C-shell-and-mother-of-pearl/" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Wood%2C-shell-and-mother-of-pearl/" title="Wood Gauges">Wood</a> has no limit in carving sizes, but is quite fragile in the smaller gauge sizes.<br />
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<a data-mce-href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Stone-and-Glass/" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Stone-and-Glass/" title="Stone and Glass">Stone</a> and glass has no limit in plug size, but becomes quite heavy in larger sizes.<br />
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Whatever you decide, we at Avaia Artistic Jewelry would be happy to help you with your decision. Visit our website at<a data-mce-href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/" target="_blank" title="Avaia Artistic Jewelry"> www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com</a> or drop us a note at orders@avaiaartisticjewelry.com Please visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/avaiaartisticjewelry" target="_blank">facebook page</a> or our <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">wordpress blog.</a>Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-34552815006155217972012-07-12T11:12:00.001-07:002012-07-12T11:12:43.106-07:00<dl class="wp-caption aligncenter" data-mce-style="width: 414px;" id="attachment_221" style="width: 414px;">
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So you want to see what those plugs are going to look like in your ears? We've compiled a photo so you can get a better idea of how big you want to go. We are also going to give you some advice based on what your stretching goals are. There is a lot of advice out there and by all means, what we state is not the golden rule. Do your research before you begin the process.</div>
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Firstly, don't rush the stretching process. Those that are patient and allow time to heal will find that the stretching process is not painful and that the earlobe retains more elasticity and the likelyhood of damaging your earlobe lessens. A stretch a month is considered by many to be the right pace. Next, ensure you are using a proper stretching taper to complete the process. Don't force your tissues to stretch beyond their limits. Many consider somewhere between 2g and 0g the point of no return. Most people who stay within this limit and decide to wear standard earrings, will do so without problems. However every person is different and stretching is considered a body modification. Don't stretch larger than you are willing to live with when you are older. Minor plastic surgery is an option for those that extreme stretch and then want their "old" ears back.</div>
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When stretching, one thing to consider is limits on the types of jewelry that can easily be purchased and worn. Tunnels typically start around 2g and can go up in size for the largest of stretches. Plugs start at 12g, but do not hit a realistic size for many people until a minimum of 6g or 4g. Double flared plugs are 0.5mm - 1.5mm on the flares larger than the wearing area. So if you are a 4g, the wearable area is 5mm, but the flares may easily be 6mm. Hanging styles can nicely be worn in smaller stretches. For bone and horn, there are limits to the sizes in which gauges can be made in hanging styles. Typically for bone, that limit is 0g. The limit for horn may be up to 1/2". Larger hanging styles can be accomodated in wood. Organics are beautiful, but they are not as durable as stainless steel and other metals and require special care and cleaning.</div>
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<br /></div>Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-84755045135754636762012-07-06T14:27:00.000-07:002012-07-06T14:27:20.703-07:00Tribal Ear Weights - The ancient practice of ear lobe stretching<br />
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Ear
stretching is not a fad. Throughout history, many cultures have
practiced earlobe stretching as a sign of beauty and status. King Tut
himself had stretched ear lobes as visualized in his burial mask.<br />
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Ear
weights are associated with many African and Asian Tribal cultures.
Borneo tribes, including the Dayak and Iban, adorned their ears with
brass and metal weights.<br />
The
woman in the photograph below is a Native Iban woman showing the tribal
tattooing and ear lobe stretching that is becoming less common today
among the native tribes, but has exploded as a trend (to a lesser
extreme) among the Western world..<br />
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The
photo above is of a young Dayak girl from Borneo stretching her ear
lobes. In times past, villages would have ceremonies and give title to
the most beautiful woman of the village. A major requirement to having
this prized title bestowed on a woman would be having the most
extremely stretched ear lobes.<br />
Many ear weights were artistic and beautiful, often representing creatures of their spiritual beliefs.<br />
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If you like the look of stretched piercings, whether it be a small 12g, or a large 2 inch stretching, <a data-mce-href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/"><strong>Avaia Artistic Jewelry</strong></a> has hand crafted ear gauges to suit your wants and needs. If you like the look of <a data-mce-href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/dayak-borneo-tribal-brass-ear-weights/" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/dayak-borneo-tribal-brass-ear-weights/"><strong>Borneo ear weights,</strong></a> we have those too. Visit us at <a data-mce-href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/">www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com</a><br />Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-62677604766449408602012-07-01T20:15:00.000-07:002012-07-01T20:15:00.100-07:00Indonesian carvers are deep in the history of ear stretching<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>A 14th Century, Gold, Ear plug from</b> Indonesia. This exquisite ear plug is set with a ruby. It was designed to be worn by women of the upper class of society.<br />
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Today, skilled artisans continue to produce amazing items from materials provided by mother nature. <b><a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/">Avaia Artistic Jewelry </a></b>has a large selection of hand crafted, organic, ear plugs, spacers, tapers, and hanging gauges for those that like the finer things in life.<br />
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<strong>So you are gauging your ears. You have found that perfect
item and wait patiently for it to arrive in the mail. You open the
package, and excitedly try on your new plugs, only to find they are too
small or too big. You ordered the correct size, so what happened?</strong><br />
<strong>There
could be many reasons you are having problems getting the correct
size. One of the most common culprits is the failure of body jewelry
stores to size their products using a caliper prior to shipping. We
have found some stores selling jewelry 1mm to 2mm larger/smaller than
the requested size. <a data-mce-href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/" target="_blank" title="Avaia Artistic Jewelry">Avaia Artistic Jewelry</a>
sizes all of our organic jewelry prior to shipping using a vernier
caliper. Because each organic item is hand made by an artisan, there
are natural variations in size. Standards within the business allow for
a +/- 0.5mm deviation from the actual size. One pair may be 0.5mm
smaller, and another pair 0.5mm larger than your requested size, and
this is within the norms.</strong><br />
<strong>Other reasons for
sizing issues include large flares or double flares which typically are
0.5 - 1.5mm larger than the wearable area. Self stretching, as
piercings naturally do, may lead you to think the jewelry is the wrong
size, when it actually is what you have requested.</strong><br />
<strong>How
do you minimize this problem? Shop with a company that pays attention
to detail and puts customer satisfaction first. Visit<a data-mce-href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/" target="_blank" title="Avaia Artistic Jewelry"> Avaia Artistic Jewelry</a> for the best body jewelry shopping experience online.</strong>Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-89645854333313662422011-10-22T17:58:00.000-07:002011-10-22T18:10:19.151-07:00How to repair chips and cracks in organic ear plugs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRf1Qnd5YJaDYs-UtyTHE4QlIDBxhm4tyFyd7axQjVBYljRw_fqQDBkLvzV10J1QVqbelVlERE8IiXXr8-uWs4_bOczt925L0gd0N-E-GlLVooFny0YTd9YZd5WE0SaPgeIYOoZDtdctt/s1600/capeamy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRf1Qnd5YJaDYs-UtyTHE4QlIDBxhm4tyFyd7axQjVBYljRw_fqQDBkLvzV10J1QVqbelVlERE8IiXXr8-uWs4_bOczt925L0gd0N-E-GlLVooFny0YTd9YZd5WE0SaPgeIYOoZDtdctt/s320/capeamy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666488432698983570" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqF2PUAMNemmUO7QF7bLVrIwQj7ABgP5ceMG0lAl40AVsxu97oehtDHi_BMpXI6WPeCJamGKTT2ePnD7SXjidqYIT3VT4MXP9VM2Jw9MaZw_oSW2gXSpcJ5A9uD9VhfEw_rndLa8fVhEe/s1600/1stripe.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 181px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqF2PUAMNemmUO7QF7bLVrIwQj7ABgP5ceMG0lAl40AVsxu97oehtDHi_BMpXI6WPeCJamGKTT2ePnD7SXjidqYIT3VT4MXP9VM2Jw9MaZw_oSW2gXSpcJ5A9uD9VhfEw_rndLa8fVhEe/s320/1stripe.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666487844261526530" border="0" /></a><br />Occasionally we get questions on how to care for or repair jewelry that has been damaged. Over the years, we have learned a few tricks. It isn't uncommon for<a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Stone-and-Glass/"> stone and glass ear plugs</a> to chip. Sometimes there are natural stone inclusions that are rougher than the polished stone. And we've heard it mentioned that some <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Horn-and-bone/">bone and horn spiral ear gauges</a> have sharp points from the carving.<br /><br />There is a simple fix that will take care of most of these problems - basic candle or paraffin wax. Just melt a drop of wax on a rough point and smooth it in. You will be happy again! If the wax is planned to be a long term fix, it should be scraped off and replaced periodically if it is on a wearable area.Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-23189166145136013102011-09-20T17:54:00.000-07:002011-09-20T17:58:43.604-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4rPlELSJ-c6DN7NbvC8Qo149P4CPxzJ3GiAUQ09ZzMXJbBPUM94gVRyN5d5UNJS0mcLBH-Xpm1xmRqPcNhWFoX5ld38ON2FT4yvEvr8yuGKS8o9EBH7Ds56Uw9dZzFPtInlL6-iJHTFVK/s1600/lab.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4rPlELSJ-c6DN7NbvC8Qo149P4CPxzJ3GiAUQ09ZzMXJbBPUM94gVRyN5d5UNJS0mcLBH-Xpm1xmRqPcNhWFoX5ld38ON2FT4yvEvr8yuGKS8o9EBH7Ds56Uw9dZzFPtInlL6-iJHTFVK/s320/lab.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654610556858005362" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3up6actI5teyJhVHLFNtkSHQdqkYoDfUdMuUiF5XTOmOyKgw1DFTfVV3oTh9iSZjI_GZl7AHDbYdINqVvzckJnHoAsJGCZfBLNImpxPuy1lDdUReC53e6wrptmBqzlIvxVynqOtp975b/s1600/lab3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3up6actI5teyJhVHLFNtkSHQdqkYoDfUdMuUiF5XTOmOyKgw1DFTfVV3oTh9iSZjI_GZl7AHDbYdINqVvzckJnHoAsJGCZfBLNImpxPuy1lDdUReC53e6wrptmBqzlIvxVynqOtp975b/s320/lab3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654610388757470418" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; "><p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Avaia Artistic Jewelry" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Stone-and-Glass/"><strong>Buy Labradorite Plugs at Avaia Artistic Jewelry</strong></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Each variety of natural stone has associated properties that follow it. Labradorite is our most popular stone for ear gauges. It is a power stone that can allow your dreams and goals to come into focus and turn to reality. If you are intuitive, labradorite can strengthen your natural predictive talents. Labradorite's uses include helping to develop ideas and develop enthusiasm for projects. If your are artistic, a dreamer, or have plans for a project, it will help your creative side.</p><p>Labradorite is native to Canada. First found in 1770 on the Labrador penninsula, other sources have since been found in the former USSR and Norway.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Labradorite is famous for its "flash" of colour when viewed at specific angles. The colour of the flash can vary from intense blues, purples and oranges, to flashes of white, green and every colour of the rainbow in between. High polish rounded plugs will display a cat eye effect. There are various grades of labradorite. Economy grade plugs, which are common in many jewelry stores, may contain little or no flash. We offer <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/products/AA-grade-labradorite-stone-ear-plugs-%252d-organic-gauges-with-color-flash.html">A grade plugs, which will have some flash</a>, and<a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/products/Top-quality-labradorite-stone-ear-plugs-%252d-6g-%252d-1%7B47%7D2%22-double-flared-gauges-%252d-guaranteed-awsome-flash%21.html">Select AA grade labradorite plugs guaranteed to have excellent flash</a>. Our sizes range from 6g to 1" with prices that cannot be beat!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></span>Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-21143567875997819582011-09-20T15:40:00.001-07:002011-09-20T15:44:16.130-07:00How to care for organic bone jewelry<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8ezHLRLbOW6kJzj39_93nHnHGaX2OupFLAS9e3e2WtmHmx4kY6CbY66Ak5ngQWV-kQ3t_4ROr7-zrbRkwjL04BokGg5HXTJuNexiswfgajGbTSu08IbmCUb_n68F0JvB6AIWOLQJkPHv/s1600/wingletsbone2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8ezHLRLbOW6kJzj39_93nHnHGaX2OupFLAS9e3e2WtmHmx4kY6CbY66Ak5ngQWV-kQ3t_4ROr7-zrbRkwjL04BokGg5HXTJuNexiswfgajGbTSu08IbmCUb_n68F0JvB6AIWOLQJkPHv/s320/wingletsbone2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654576003161894162" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; ">Bone is one of the most popular materials in organic jewelry. Most people when they first purchase bone do not realize it is VERY fragile. Even thicker bone needs to be handled with special care. Bone also does not handle humidity well and may warp under these conditions. Keep your bone jewelry out of the bathroom and preferably somewhere with dryer air. Bone that gets wet or is in constant contact with skin, will change colour and develop a translucent appearance from water or body oils. Bone should not be oiled as this will change the colour. The best way to clean bone items is with a dry jewelry polishing cloth. This will remove any grit and bring out the shine. We recommend removing <a title="Bone Gauges at Avaia Artistic Jewelry" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Horn-and-bone/">bone ear gauges </a>before showering, bathing or swimming to keep them looking their best the longest. Bone also has a limited thickness. We at<a title="Avaia Artistic Jewelry" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/"> Avaia Artistic Jewelry </a>often have requests for bone hanging gauges in sizes bigger than 0g. Because bone is limited to the thickness of the animal from which it comes, most hanging or spiral gauges can only be in sizes up to 2g or 0g.</span>Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-34856639474071155602011-09-19T18:35:00.000-07:002011-09-19T18:44:21.186-07:00How to care for organic wood jewelry<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4aT6bAxH462N3zqFdD83Fo2CQcL_aPJ2bJ8hC9NNLRn78YxPk3Zu_bD4bEwg-QG7NNKeE3-x-dUPxOVjKw2SY5pZfm6fMWc1nxCNMPmAl_FZfwqz0Fy9yVGtBOCvzyBaVnJ_JWD45SwXB/s1600/ebony9.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4aT6bAxH462N3zqFdD83Fo2CQcL_aPJ2bJ8hC9NNLRn78YxPk3Zu_bD4bEwg-QG7NNKeE3-x-dUPxOVjKw2SY5pZfm6fMWc1nxCNMPmAl_FZfwqz0Fy9yVGtBOCvzyBaVnJ_JWD45SwXB/s320/ebony9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654250139772184082" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; "><p>This is part of a series of blogs on how to best care for organic jewelry. Wood is a popular material, especially for ear gauges. It can be carved into <a title="Avaia tunnels, plugs, and tapers" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Tunnels%2C--plugs%2C-and-tapers/">tunnels, plugs, tapers</a>, and <a title="Avaia spirals and hanging styles" href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Spirals-and-hanging-styles/">hanging styles</a>. </p><p>The best thing to do when you first receive wood gauges is to oil them with jojoba oil. Jojoba is a natural oil that will help to preserve and maintain the rich color of the wood. Oiling prevents cracking and can be frequently applied. If there is any detail carving, oil will enhance the image.</p><p>Wood is a fragile material, and even the larger sizes may break or crack if dropped. In addition, wood should not be exposed to water, at least for extensive periods of time. We don't recommend showering or swimming with your wood jewelry. </p><p>Our experience has been that wood is not as prone to warping as horn. It is lighter weight than both horn and bone and is comfortable to wear. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Wood%2C-shell-and-mother-of-pearl/">Check out wood ear gauges at Avaia Artistic Jewelry by clicking here!</a></strong></p></span>Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-7330826236779171522011-09-19T18:18:00.000-07:002011-09-19T18:30:12.751-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCL8383S4-n_Ij47zABdqMzX1NMgZz3fK3S_OXaOR_XSwR5Qtyp4RJYfW3LfDvEXoYc0iZpHZ5WJp9pnTNE1YnIOkjRrS1DUCqCafdiRIxW_3YOe388OwXj46PfjTo9QtC0s16vBlRZ1Y6/s1600/Fotolia_2003844_XS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCL8383S4-n_Ij47zABdqMzX1NMgZz3fK3S_OXaOR_XSwR5Qtyp4RJYfW3LfDvEXoYc0iZpHZ5WJp9pnTNE1YnIOkjRrS1DUCqCafdiRIxW_3YOe388OwXj46PfjTo9QtC0s16vBlRZ1Y6/s320/Fotolia_2003844_XS.jpg" width="224" /></a></div>The holiday season will soon be upon us. <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/"> Avaia Artistic Jewelry</a> has 3 orders on the go in Indonesia. We have some never seen before carved plugs and some silver inlay hanging designs that you will find no where else. In addition, we have a stone order on the way that includes some more of the high demand single flare faceted plugs and labradorite in larger sizes. Watch for updates on these orders in the upcoming months. In the meantime, join our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Avaia-Artistic-Jewelry/122396467776006">Facebook page</a> and tell us what you are looking for. Our customers are number one to us so we will try our best to find the items that you desire!Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-58817128117231612282011-08-03T16:28:00.000-07:002011-09-19T18:30:30.217-07:00How to care for organic horn jewelry<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-1b_hCJlyUt81N1xMnb8OheSeGqdDQj-gDzSTNIuigaMiJzRrlaFMrSmZDd2FWzrDDkseC2dG5g3uYzsMaIJg3bN4LFpZJgyLlqi442zwR3T2DptzjDFv8txTODbYulgxP-AnJ7a2qlb/s1600/whale2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 264px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636776753954012722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-1b_hCJlyUt81N1xMnb8OheSeGqdDQj-gDzSTNIuigaMiJzRrlaFMrSmZDd2FWzrDDkseC2dG5g3uYzsMaIJg3bN4LFpZJgyLlqi442zwR3T2DptzjDFv8txTODbYulgxP-AnJ7a2qlb/s320/whale2.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Horn-and-bone/">Water Buffalo horn </a>is a popular item in ear gauges and other body jewelry. Proper care of organics is essential. We are going to tell you a few tricks to help keep your horn jewelry looking new.<br /><br />First, horn should be oiled with pure jojoba oil. This will enhance the colour and any depth to carving. It will make the jewelry shine and hide imperfections. Rub a small amount of oil into the jewelry, then wipe clean in a polishing <a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Sterling-Silver/">fashion. Horn can also be buffed with a jewelry cloth. If there is </a>silver inlay, this is an excellent means of shining up the silver without damaging the horn.<br /><br />Second, over time the horn, being an organic, may absorb water vapor from the air and in the process warp. We have developed a method to restore your jewelry. What you need to do is wrap the item in a moist small towel or washcloth. Make sure the item will lay flat, so the towel should be square folded. Place the item in the towel on a flat, solid surface and set a relatively heavy item on top of it. A gallon jug of a liquid, such a bleach on top of the towel and leave it for 24 hours. After this time, check that the item has straightened. You aren't done yet. Now you need to place the jewelry in a heavy book, shut the book and pile more on top. Basically you are using a make shift press, much like flowers are pressed. Leave the item for a week or so. The shape should be restored!</div>Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-69841144851849875072010-06-03T19:05:00.000-07:002010-06-03T19:07:33.247-07:00Bone spiral gauge earrings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HWjlvhNLCe4OanoyYwIcDkld38rBYrR0UmDXDU1h7zCYKT4NaPmqQuxVov_69QfHC9BBpEvqUslAMhgEVscZIq3uoh9IAHGgy0q66pRfGpH9aPOayk8yAj3ikLkDiwHRRkZpmFZ2usW6/s1600/C2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HWjlvhNLCe4OanoyYwIcDkld38rBYrR0UmDXDU1h7zCYKT4NaPmqQuxVov_69QfHC9BBpEvqUslAMhgEVscZIq3uoh9IAHGgy0q66pRfGpH9aPOayk8yAj3ikLkDiwHRRkZpmFZ2usW6/s320/C2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478734253398185058" /></a><br />Bone carving is an ancient art that predates modern civilization and has provided us with windows into the past. Early civilizations worked bone for tools and functional purposes. Many cultures are known today for their bone carvings. In New Zealand, the Maori people developed their own artistic style that is recognized world wide. Tradionally, bone carving was used in New Zealand to tell stories as the Maori had no formal written language. <br /><br />Today, the majority of reasonably priced bone carvings and bone jewelry such as bone spiral gauge earrings are made in Indonesia, Vietnam or Thailand. Both countries have a rich tradition in artisan wares and their culture is often reflected in their work. In Indonesia, almost all bone carving that is produced for mass markets is made from Water Buffalo bone. Water Buffalo are used as a meat source and all parts of the animal are used. The horn is involved in carving as is the bone.<br /><br />Techniques for preparing bone can greatly vary. Ultimately, all meat, fat and cartilage is removed and the bone is allowed to dry. Sometimes it is also bleached. Tradional bone carving involved hand tools and polishing by rubbing with fingers or cloth. Modern bone carving involves cut into flattened pieces using a bandsaw or hacksaw. A design template is placed over the bone and stenciled onto the bone creating a pattern. Next the bone is rough cut into the appropriate shape with a jewelers saw, bandsaw or similar device. Once a rough pattern is produced, the item is ground using an electric grinding or sanding wheel to produce the overall shape. Smooth curves are produced by skilled hands which keep the item being carved in continual motion to produce a smooth finish. Final detailing is provided by an electric hand piece and treadle with a revolution of approximately 15,000 RPMs. Various finishing bits are used depending on the desired effect. The item is then sanded with a fine grit sandpaper. The last step involves polishing the item to perfection using a polish such as white rouge and a cotton polishing wheel on the grinder.Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-43030760316750738742010-06-02T19:43:00.001-07:002010-06-02T19:48:18.671-07:00Faceted opalite plugs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwC7XaKwB4_Vmjbt-9vlsgYqMYF-QAytr8OCmq3jQI9AYSPDRgOUE7Yzi7O5xP0nUicsf2YwXbg349t3juap7xZowGOmgtEsWAqRCgAec1u7oZNEYanVhZJbw5rvdvDX-iHKappvJuxlyd/s1600/20100421_201.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwC7XaKwB4_Vmjbt-9vlsgYqMYF-QAytr8OCmq3jQI9AYSPDRgOUE7Yzi7O5xP0nUicsf2YwXbg349t3juap7xZowGOmgtEsWAqRCgAec1u7oZNEYanVhZJbw5rvdvDX-iHKappvJuxlyd/s320/20100421_201.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478373669416516290" /></a><br />Although often classified as an organic material, faceted opalite plugs and other opalite stone jewelry are actually made from a synthetic glass. To confuse consumers, there are some natural stone materials referred to as "opalite", however this is not the typical material used in the making of most jewelry, including plugs.<br /><br />Opalite is a type of silica based glass that has an opacifier added to it to interrupt clarity and allow greater light refraction. It is also called Tiffany stone or opalized flourite. It is considered an ideal stone for meditation and communication. It can produce a calming effect.<br /><br />Historically, the first types of glass produced that involved this process are today called "milk glass". In the 16th century in Venice, Italy, a new type of glass made by adding tin dioxide or bone ash produced an opaque or translucent white glass that gained in popularity. Other colours including blue, pink and yellow followed. <br /><br />Opalite is a popular jewelry material because it produces a luminous, glowing, blue colour on dark backgrounds and in low light, that is certain to gain attention. Milky, blue tinted, white under bright light, it surprises with an amber hue when held up to light and viewed directly through the glass. <br /><br />Opalite plugs can be faceted by cutting and polishing the jewelry piece at specific angles, creating a light reflecting brilliance, which makes them a popular choice for today's style conscience consumer.Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-64794548592613450112010-06-01T20:11:00.000-07:002010-06-01T20:14:50.475-07:00Organic stone ear plugs in mahogany obsidian<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_fg4DHT6olFSfSwY-We8IJJDk89nVVegg-4eYdav-lgqtjmrCM9V_L2PvV7dx5VD0GnkhaHbb5mwVk4qz5pDJVzGfbwXub_aW4SdPF7z8oyqnVtGzv3Tm869BH4MiVnVZjXjLvXzMFJP/s1600/I1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_fg4DHT6olFSfSwY-We8IJJDk89nVVegg-4eYdav-lgqtjmrCM9V_L2PvV7dx5VD0GnkhaHbb5mwVk4qz5pDJVzGfbwXub_aW4SdPF7z8oyqnVtGzv3Tm869BH4MiVnVZjXjLvXzMFJP/s320/I1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478009404066453074" /></a><br />Mahogany obsidian stone plugs are a volcanic silica stone of the obsidian family, which includes other common stones such as snowflake obsidian, rainbow obsidian and apache tears. It is a beautiful natural glass that takes a high polish. The colour is dark red with darker inclusions which is brought about by the high iron content. Mahogany obsidian has been used by ancient cultures and valued for its beauty. Native Americans and the Incas used it in jewelry making as well as the design of arrowheads and spears. It was also used in the stone ages in various parts of the world including Greece as a stone ideally suited for crafting weapons. <br /><br />Mahogany obsidian is known as "the stone of purity". It is a protective stone and enhances positive outlooks. Today, many people wear mahogany obsidian to relieve stress and to allow positive energy channels to open up.<br /><br />Visit www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com to see our mahogany obsidian plugs and other body jewelryAvaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-65026043787773505372010-05-31T14:12:00.000-07:002010-05-31T14:15:36.699-07:00Iron Tiger stone gauge ear plugs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8v043YViC9YA2wu5ztoBFn0jypC7W3TJpHPsbitlRq9-DKUReJgjNx1_HVe4BI4iyiZDxC3y9YlP5gt8yD9TNU2ZzxRPnWhRCj4JGjee-HRqyrI-obR9a29daCYyV0EPJ8oFbEtj-McN/s1600/D2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8v043YViC9YA2wu5ztoBFn0jypC7W3TJpHPsbitlRq9-DKUReJgjNx1_HVe4BI4iyiZDxC3y9YlP5gt8yD9TNU2ZzxRPnWhRCj4JGjee-HRqyrI-obR9a29daCYyV0EPJ8oFbEtj-McN/s320/D2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477545692064180082" /></a><br />Tiger Iron, also called Iron Tiger or Mugglestone takes a beautiful polish showing off nature’s artistry. This is a difficult stone to work because of the three minerals that comprise it vary greatly in their physical properties. Tiger Iron is billions of years old and is composed of tiger eye, hematite and red jasper. Only experienced lapidaries can work this stone to show off its potential. <br /><br />Colours flash gold, red, bronze and silver. Anyone seeing a well polished Tiger Iron piece of jewelry will take note of the exceptional colour display it reflects, even in low light. <br /><br />Tiger Iron is valued for its grounding and balancing properties. It has protective value and can bring out artistic abilities and enhance creativity. Tiger Iron is known for providing strength, endurance and confidence.<br /><br />Visit us at www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com to see our full line of quality body jewelry.Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-6193276443494221862010-05-08T05:31:00.001-07:002010-05-08T05:41:25.127-07:00Red tigers eye plugs<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-Z7zKyPqq8TdjNQxrpO-tquutBlbDANk3OGfLIls1zACga36hfogcDPN9lhK2KwlOH6KfjU2P6y-rJ4dOR5Y3xPA_rmA5hseN0yW6T1KHFzVJLHtuFVhokHo8h0VNNmAMzG5n4ilmC3G/s1600/20100421_76.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468877509865812210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-Z7zKyPqq8TdjNQxrpO-tquutBlbDANk3OGfLIls1zACga36hfogcDPN9lhK2KwlOH6KfjU2P6y-rJ4dOR5Y3xPA_rmA5hseN0yW6T1KHFzVJLHtuFVhokHo8h0VNNmAMzG5n4ilmC3G/s320/20100421_76.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><strong>Red tigers </strong>or <strong>red tiger eye plugs </strong>have far more interest than <strong>yellow tigers eye plugs</strong>. They capture a play on light that is absolutely brilliant. The nature of this stone asks to get noticed. Subtle until light strikes it, but then WOW. We have a range of sizes in red tigers eye plugs and tunnels starting at 6g and going up to 1 1/4". You will not find our quality at our reasonable prices elsewhere. Visit www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com </div></div><a href="http://www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com/categories/Gauge-earrings-for-stretched-piercings/Tunnels%2C--plugs%2C-and-tapers/"></a>Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488580830469814874.post-80823695922096673282010-04-30T17:58:00.000-07:002010-04-30T18:06:49.426-07:00Current popular items - organic ear tunnels and plugs!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj3pQLA2vjrH1JtSx1RGhKYcIyk8Cu4lMFA9jVRLRPa9HN-3MgD9-v82aEacbWNGMEgI-YgqezAFaFp8XnjTR7I6Z-fpecjFbfUs6Uc_7CLCH7-0uTexOD6eXt7whnTCZ9NKLyDOemAgHc/s1600/mopflower2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj3pQLA2vjrH1JtSx1RGhKYcIyk8Cu4lMFA9jVRLRPa9HN-3MgD9-v82aEacbWNGMEgI-YgqezAFaFp8XnjTR7I6Z-fpecjFbfUs6Uc_7CLCH7-0uTexOD6eXt7whnTCZ9NKLyDOemAgHc/s320/mopflower2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466100772461178498" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHNoNRcBatZJD35EIi9iTLAJN65Yu09jJSDzfQ8AyDKJV7g1WfCFbuuEVEabzHGcTNnXTPqqfo6r9jiRTTdRtcL957bnmBbq_c1AXV7TMSADHe_rdue1XLdwnXsQiWV4TwWxJwJTXfxiAv/s1600/horntunnels4.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHNoNRcBatZJD35EIi9iTLAJN65Yu09jJSDzfQ8AyDKJV7g1WfCFbuuEVEabzHGcTNnXTPqqfo6r9jiRTTdRtcL957bnmBbq_c1AXV7TMSADHe_rdue1XLdwnXsQiWV4TwWxJwJTXfxiAv/s320/horntunnels4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466100771761267074" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo7OLkh6aeIq0wd3fq9GhQznHhQOVXAzEEGvPPWkQST_tssEDbHBFRSiNqjt6xL_GZkIUgRFsqeBrYqHb1fwgW8kirVBtR5TBruW7cOsLdvpCRWjW8piYVsFhRgCm26Rz5htwjLgwPWTeK/s1600/flametunnels+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo7OLkh6aeIq0wd3fq9GhQznHhQOVXAzEEGvPPWkQST_tssEDbHBFRSiNqjt6xL_GZkIUgRFsqeBrYqHb1fwgW8kirVBtR5TBruW7cOsLdvpCRWjW8piYVsFhRgCm26Rz5htwjLgwPWTeK/s320/flametunnels+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466100765286606786" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHrppb-Eud_t-42zMor1dOclOKnC4JOpvAeYHUWbbgNhjsgRc068ody97jcwh0w7livgWSw-GKh_VbXOSsK3np7Ro4If9yp25P54TKmSLYfe5p2KZRnKHL_lt1sQc6mltQhBHqm17T2LW/s1600/ebonytunnels2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHrppb-Eud_t-42zMor1dOclOKnC4JOpvAeYHUWbbgNhjsgRc068ody97jcwh0w7livgWSw-GKh_VbXOSsK3np7Ro4If9yp25P54TKmSLYfe5p2KZRnKHL_lt1sQc6mltQhBHqm17T2LW/s320/ebonytunnels2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466100757335675170" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNqDETqxnK-CRHTcWmQTfE0cLDKoujr_Ap4AfqyXr9nhWdhZlOlfmpF0eUYSYDDf9CUXqw7F9sjuibxWDkNm1s9HBmUYeU2GF8Rd7zq1KnCN-4qdHzwlcBfYHZGeFj-mwjHq5OinmS76j2/s1600/black+horn+tribal.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNqDETqxnK-CRHTcWmQTfE0cLDKoujr_Ap4AfqyXr9nhWdhZlOlfmpF0eUYSYDDf9CUXqw7F9sjuibxWDkNm1s9HBmUYeU2GF8Rd7zq1KnCN-4qdHzwlcBfYHZGeFj-mwjHq5OinmS76j2/s320/black+horn+tribal.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466100750103357458" /></a><br />We thought we'd show you what everyone is buying. Some of our top sellers in gauge body jewerly, specifically ear tunnels and plugs. Visit www.avaiaartisticjewelry.com to see all of our products and read or write a product review.Avaia Artistic Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219654307050110746noreply@blogger.com0