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Many hardwoods— [[Ebony|ebony]] being the most common example, other woods such as [[Chakte kok|chakte kok]], as well as woody grasses including [[Bamboo|bamboo]]— make excellent [[Jewelry|jewelry]]. While wooden jewelry works best in dry piercings, it has been used successfully in [[Tongue piercing|tongue piercings]] as well. Properly finished wood jewelry has a tendency to thicken the skin of a piercing and drastically improve its health over metal or plastic [[Body jewelry|body jewelry]]. A small percentage of individuals have (or develop) a [[Wood Allergy|wood allergy]] to certain kinds of wood. In addition, many hardwoods are considered endangered, and care should be taken to ensure that jewelry is obtained ethically.
The '''Zipser Clamp''' (sometimes referred to incorrectly as a "''Zipster''") is a simple spring-loaded tool designed to reduce bloodflow to the [[Penis|penis]]. By doing so, it makes performing procedures such as a [[Meatotomy|meatotomy]] or [[Subincision|subincision]] much easier. It would not normally be used on piercing procedures (since these don't tend to get bloody, and there's no real need for this tool), although it is sometimes used in the case of larger [[Gauge|gauge]] or [[Scalpel|scalpelled]] genital piercings.


Common woods used in body jewelry:
Normal use is as follows: The penis is [[Exsanguinate|exsanguinated]], and then the clamp is placed over the shaft of the penis above the location of the operation. The clamp is then removed after the procedure, allowing normal bloodflow to resume.
* [[Boxwood|Boxwood]]
* [[Charcoal wood|Charcoal wood]]
* [[Bamboo|Bamboo]]
* [[Chakte Kok|Chakte Kok]]
* [[Ebony|Ebony]]
* [[Maple|Maple]]
* [[Olive|Olive]]
* [[Pink Ivory|Pink Ivory]]
* [[Purple Heartwood|Purple Heartwood]]
* [[Zebrawood|Zebrawood]]
* [[Bloodwood|Bloodwood]]


and many others.
If an [[Anesthetic|anesthetic]] is not being used, the Zipser will also reduce pain, to some extent.
 
Some people finish their wooden jewelry using [[Wax|wax]], but many prefer simply oiling the wood using [[Olive oil|olive oil]], [[Vitamin E|Vitamin E]] oil, or [[Emu Oil|Emu Oil]]. '''DO NOT''' use varnishes, since that defeats the purpose of using wooden jewelry in the first place. You may also want to sand your wooden jewelry periodically.
 
It should also be noted that wearing wooden jewelry in the shower can cause the wood to expand. If this happens, you may want to sand the jewelry until you can run your fingernail against it without feeling the grain. Once this has been done, you should re-oil the jewelry as well.
 
== See Also ==
* [[Organic|Organic]]
* [[Wood Allergy|Wood Allergy]]
* [[Wood Hazards|Wood Hazards]]

Latest revision as of 23:06, 25 September 2023

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The Zipser Clamp (sometimes referred to incorrectly as a "Zipster") is a simple spring-loaded tool designed to reduce bloodflow to the penis. By doing so, it makes performing procedures such as a meatotomy or subincision much easier. It would not normally be used on piercing procedures (since these don't tend to get bloody, and there's no real need for this tool), although it is sometimes used in the case of larger gauge or scalpelled genital piercings.

Normal use is as follows: The penis is exsanguinated, and then the clamp is placed over the shaft of the penis above the location of the operation. The clamp is then removed after the procedure, allowing normal bloodflow to resume.

If an anesthetic is not being used, the Zipser will also reduce pain, to some extent.

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