{"id":1234,"date":"2025-09-18T03:33:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T10:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/us\/articles\/general\/piercing-tools-for-beginners-full-kit-breakdown\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T21:06:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T04:06:32","slug":"piercing-tools-for-beginners-full-kit-breakdown","status":"publish","type":"pillar_article","link":"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/us\/articles\/piercing\/piercing-tools-for-beginners-full-kit-breakdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Piercing Equipment for Beginners: What to Check Before Buying"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"min-height:0!important;height:auto!important\" id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-hero\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-hero\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Piercing Equipment for Beginners: What to Check Before Buying<\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with the equipment list for your selected course or supervised training arrangement. Confirm what each item is for before ordering. This guide helps you organize purchases and supplier questions; owning a kit does not demonstrate readiness to perform a piercing.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-guide-contents\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-guide-contents\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"guide-contents\">In This Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-button-color-color has-css-opacity has-neve-button-color-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#piercing-tool-uses\">Piercing Tools and Their Uses<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#guide-section-1\">Match Purchases to the Assigned Work<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#guide-section-2\">Check Jewelry Specifications, Not Just Labels<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#guide-section-3\">Ask Suppliers for Useful Documentation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#guide-section-4\">Clarify Handling and Waste Arrangements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#guide-section-5\">Build a Budget Without Guessing Quantities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#guide-section-6\">Connect Equipment Planning With Training<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.skinart-tool-reference{max-width:1100px;margin:24px auto 36px;padding:24px 20px;box-sizing:border-box}.skinart-tool-reference h2{margin:0 0 20px}.skinart-tool-reference p,.skinart-tool-reference th,.skinart-tool-reference td{font-size:16px;line-height:1.65}.skinart-tool-reference table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed}.skinart-tool-reference th,.skinart-tool-reference td{padding:16px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #61573f;overflow-wrap:anywhere}.skinart-tool-reference thead th{background:#27271f;color:#e3c385}.skinart-tool-reference th:first-child{width:23%}.skinart-tool-reference tbody th{color:#e3c385;font-weight:600}.skinart-tool-reference .skinart-tool-sources{margin:20px 0 0;font-size:14px}.skinart-pack-cost{clear:both;margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border:1px solid #61573f;border-radius:8px;background:#1b1d18}.skinart-pack-cost h3{margin-top:0}.skinart-pack-cost p,.skinart-pack-cost label,.skinart-pack-cost input,.skinart-pack-cost output{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6}.skinart-pack-cost-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,250px),1fr));gap:24px}.skinart-pack-cost fieldset{min-width:0;margin:0;padding:18px;border:1px solid #61573f;border-radius:5px}.skinart-pack-cost legend{padding:0 8px;color:#e3c385;font-weight:700}.skinart-pack-cost label{display:block;margin:0 0 14px}.skinart-pack-cost input{display:block;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;max-width:100%;min-width:0;margin-top:5px;padding:9px 12px;background:#11140f;color:#f3eddf;border:1px solid #9a895e;border-radius:4px}.skinart-pack-cost input:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #e3c385;outline-offset:3px}.skinart-pack-cost output{display:block;min-height:54px;color:#e3c385;font-weight:600}.skinart-pack-cost .skinart-pack-formula{font-size:14px;margin:18px 0 0}@media(max-width:600px){.skinart-tool-reference{padding:20px 12px}.skinart-tool-reference table,.skinart-tool-reference tbody,.skinart-tool-reference tr,.skinart-tool-reference th,.skinart-tool-reference td{display:block;width:auto}.skinart-tool-reference thead{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip-path:inset(50%)}.skinart-tool-reference tbody tr{border:1px solid #61573f;border-radius:5px;margin-bottom:16px}.skinart-tool-reference tbody th,.skinart-tool-reference tbody td{border:0;padding:12px 16px}.skinart-tool-reference tbody th{width:auto;background:#27271f}.skinart-tool-reference th:first-child{width:auto}.skinart-tool-reference td::before{content:attr(data-label);display:block;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#e3c385;margin-bottom:5px}.skinart-pack-cost{padding:18px}.skinart-pack-cost fieldset{padding:14px}}<\/style>\n<section class=\"skinart-tool-reference\" aria-labelledby=\"piercing-tool-uses\">\n<h2 id=\"piercing-tool-uses\">Piercing tools and their uses<\/h2>\n<p>Use this reference to recognize common equipment names and ask more precise questions about your supply list. The tools needed depend on the assigned work and the technique being taught.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"skinart-tool-table\" style=\"margin:0\"><table role=\"table\" aria-labelledby=\"piercing-tool-uses\"><thead role=\"rowgroup\"><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"col\">Equipment<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What it is used for<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Check before buying<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody role=\"rowgroup\">\n<tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\">Sterile single-use piercing needle<\/th><td data-label=\"What it is used for\">Creates the piercing opening during a professional procedure. It is discarded after use.<\/td><td data-label=\"Check before buying\">Confirm the approved type and gauge, intact sterile packaging, batch details and expiry.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\">Forceps or clamp<\/th><td data-label=\"What it is used for\">Holds tissue in techniques that use a clamp. Different designs have different shapes and openings.<\/td><td data-label=\"Check before buying\">Match the design to the assigned technique and establish whether it is single-use or reusable.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\">Needle-receiving tube<\/th><td data-label=\"What it is used for\">Receives the needle as part of a planned piercing technique. It is a different instrument from forceps.<\/td><td data-label=\"Check before buying\">Check the specified design and dimensions, material and processing instructions.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\">Ring-opening and ring-closing pliers<\/th><td data-label=\"What it is used for\">Adjust compatible segment or ball-closure rings. Opening and closing tools perform different jobs.<\/td><td data-label=\"Check before buying\">Check the jewelry type and tool compatibility; a general-purpose plier is not an automatic substitute.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\">Ultrasonic cleaner<\/th><td data-label=\"What it is used for\">Helps remove soil from compatible instruments before further processing. Cleaning alone does not establish sterility.<\/td><td data-label=\"Check before buying\">Check manufacturer instructions, compatible cleaning products and where it fits in the processing workflow.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\">Steam sterilizer or autoclave<\/th><td data-label=\"What it is used for\">Uses a controlled steam process to sterilize suitable, prepared equipment. It is different from a cleaner or storage cabinet.<\/td><td data-label=\"Check before buying\">Discuss equipment compatibility, validation, routine monitoring and records before purchasing.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\">Sharps container<\/th><td data-label=\"What it is used for\">Contains used needles and other appropriate sharps for disposal.<\/td><td data-label=\"Check before buying\">Confirm the approved container and collection or disposal arrangement for the training setting.<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<p class=\"skinart-tool-sources\">Equipment terminology: <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/health\/keeping-bc-healthy-safe\/pses\/body_modification_guidelines_nov_2017.pdf#page=23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BC Ministry of Health, Appendix B (PDF)<\/a>. Studio equipment and hygiene context: <a href=\"https:\/\/safepiercing.org\/picking-your-piercer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Association of Professional Piercers<\/a>. These references do not replace the requirements for your US location.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-guide-section-1\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-guide-section-1\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"guide-section-1\">Match Purchases to the Assigned Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-button-color-color has-css-opacity has-neve-button-color-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask your instructor which supplies are needed for the next assignment and which can wait. Separate drawing or synthetic-material exercises from any supervised practical work. Avoid choosing tools or sizes from a generic online list.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Confirm the exact item specification and intended exercise.<\/li><li>Ask whether substitutions are acceptable before purchasing them.<\/li><li>Check which items are supplied by the training setting.<\/li><li>Clarify storage, handling and disposal arrangements.<\/li><li>Keep the equipment list and supplier receipts with your learning records.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review the current US course information for equipment arrangements and ask the team about anything unclear. A product advertised as a complete starter kit may not match your assignment or workplace requirements.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-guide-section-2\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-guide-section-2\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"guide-section-2\">Check Jewelry Specifications, Not Just Labels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-button-color-color has-css-opacity has-neve-button-color-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/safepiercing.org\/jewelry-for-initial-piercings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Association of Professional Piercers\u2019 initial-jewelry guidance<\/a> distinguishes specific material grades from broad labels such as surgical steel. It also addresses surface finish, threading, size and style; the material name alone does not establish suitability.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, the APP identifies titanium specifications including ASTM F136 and F67, and steel specifications including ASTM F138 and ISO 5832-1. Ask the supplier for documentation of the actual material and discuss it with your instructor. These examples are not a complete list of acceptable materials.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jewelry fit depends on anatomy and placement. Have the appropriate practitioner assess size and style rather than selecting a universally small or conservative size. Internal threading or a suitable threadless design avoids passing external threads through the piercing.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-guide-section-3\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-guide-section-3\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"guide-section-3\">Ask Suppliers for Useful Documentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-button-color-color has-css-opacity has-neve-button-color-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep product descriptions and relevant manufacturer information with the invoice. If a listing uses terms such as implant grade or sterile, ask what documentation supports the description and which product it applies to.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Material specification and available supporting records.<\/li><li>Manufacturer and product identification.<\/li><li>Instructions for the intended use and handling.<\/li><li>Packaging, expiry and batch information where applicable.<\/li><li>Contact details for product questions or problems.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not assume that a photograph of a certificate establishes the history of every item sold by a supplier. Ask how the documents relate to the product you intend to purchase and raise uncertainty with your instructor.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-guide-section-4\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-guide-section-4\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"guide-section-4\">Clarify Handling and Waste Arrangements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-button-color-color has-css-opacity has-neve-button-color-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before a practical assignment, ask how supplies are to be handled, stored and disposed of in that training setting. Follow the current instructions rather than improvising a process from a product list.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discuss reusable instruments and any processing requirements with the person supervising the work. Purchasing sterilization equipment is not the same as establishing an appropriate, monitored process. Confirm the requirements that apply to the intended activity and premises.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For workplace exposure-control information, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/bloodborne-pathogens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSHA\u2019s bloodborne pathogens overview<\/a>. Ask the relevant authority or workplace supervisor how the applicable requirements are addressed in your setting.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-guide-section-5\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-guide-section-5\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"guide-section-5\">Build a Budget Without Guessing Quantities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-button-color-color has-css-opacity has-neve-button-color-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the confirmed list to compare equivalent items. Include delivery, replacement supplies and any required services in the budget. Keep purchases for later stages separate so you can see what is needed now.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask before buying large quantities of unfamiliar items. A lower unit price is not helpful if the product does not meet the required specification or cannot be used within its intended conditions.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Record questions and answers as you compare suppliers. That makes it easier to explain a proposed substitution or resolve a mismatch when an order arrives.<\/p>\n\n<section class=\"skinart-pack-cost\" id=\"skinart-pack-cost\" aria-labelledby=\"piercing-pack-cost\">\n<h3 id=\"piercing-pack-cost\">Compare pack costs before ordering<\/h3>\n<p>Compare equivalent items that meet your confirmed specification. Include known taxes or fees in the pack price, then add the delivery charge for that pack. Enter both listings below to compare cost per item.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"skinart-pack-cost-grid\" style=\"margin:0\"><fieldset data-pack-card><legend>Supplier A<\/legend><label for=\"skinart-pack-a-price\">Pack price (USD)<input id=\"skinart-pack-a-price\" data-pack-field=\"price\" type=\"number\" min=\"0\" step=\"0.01\" inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\"><\/label><label for=\"skinart-pack-a-delivery\">Delivery charge (USD)<input id=\"skinart-pack-a-delivery\" data-pack-field=\"delivery\" type=\"number\" min=\"0\" step=\"0.01\" inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\"><\/label><label for=\"skinart-pack-a-count\">Items in this pack<input id=\"skinart-pack-a-count\" data-pack-field=\"count\" type=\"number\" min=\"1\" step=\"1\" inputmode=\"numeric\" autocomplete=\"off\"><\/label><output for=\"skinart-pack-a-price skinart-pack-a-delivery skinart-pack-a-count\" aria-live=\"polite\">Enter values to compare.<\/output><\/fieldset><fieldset data-pack-card><legend>Supplier B<\/legend><label for=\"skinart-pack-b-price\">Pack price (USD)<input id=\"skinart-pack-b-price\" data-pack-field=\"price\" type=\"number\" min=\"0\" step=\"0.01\" inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\"><\/label><label for=\"skinart-pack-b-delivery\">Delivery charge (USD)<input id=\"skinart-pack-b-delivery\" data-pack-field=\"delivery\" type=\"number\" min=\"0\" step=\"0.01\" inputmode=\"decimal\" autocomplete=\"off\"><\/label><label for=\"skinart-pack-b-count\">Items in this pack<input id=\"skinart-pack-b-count\" data-pack-field=\"count\" type=\"number\" min=\"1\" step=\"1\" inputmode=\"numeric\" autocomplete=\"off\"><\/label><output for=\"skinart-pack-b-price skinart-pack-b-delivery skinart-pack-b-count\" aria-live=\"polite\">Enter values to compare.<\/output><\/fieldset><\/figure>\n<p class=\"skinart-pack-formula\">Cost per item = (pack price + delivery) &divide; items in the pack. All amounts are in USD. The calculation compares price only; it does not verify a supplier or product.<\/p>\n<noscript><p>Use the formula above to compare your two listings.<\/p><\/noscript>\n<\/section>\n<script>(function(){'use strict';const root=document.getElementById('skinart-pack-cost');if(!root||root.dataset.ready)return;root.dataset.ready='1';const money=new Intl.NumberFormat('en-US',{style:'currency',currency:'USD'});root.querySelectorAll('[data-pack-card]').forEach(card=>{const inputs=Array.from(card.querySelectorAll('input')),output=card.querySelector('output');function update(){if(inputs.every(input=>input.value.trim()==='')){output.textContent='Enter values to compare.';return;}const values=inputs.map(input=>input.value.trim()===''?NaN:Number(input.value)),price=values[0],delivery=values[1],count=values[2],total=price+delivery;if(!values.every(Number.isFinite)||price<0||delivery<0||count<=0||!Number.isInteger(count)||!Number.isFinite(total)){output.textContent='Enter a price, delivery charge and a whole number of items above zero.';return;}const unit=total\/count;output.textContent=money.format(unit)+' per item ('+money.format(total)+' for this pack including delivery).';}inputs.forEach(input=>input.addEventListener('input',update));update();});})();<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-guide-section-6\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-guide-section-6\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"guide-section-6\">Connect Equipment Planning With Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-button-color-color has-css-opacity has-neve-button-color-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring the list to your instructor and ask what you should be able to explain about each item before using it. Use feedback and assessment to decide the next practical step, rather than treating a completed purchase as a milestone in competence.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review the <a href=\"\/us\/course\/online-piercing-course\/\">US online piercing course<\/a> for current learning and assessment arrangements. Ask how the course fits alongside the supervised experience needed for your intended work.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep the equipment list current as assignments or requirements change. Confirm unfamiliar specifications before ordering and resolve unanswered questions before practical use.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-guide-next\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-guide-next\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"guide-next\">Course Details and Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-button-color-color has-css-opacity has-neve-button-color-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review the <a href=\"\/us\/course\/online-piercing-course\/\">current course details for US learners<\/a> and <a href=\"\/us\/contact\/\">contact Skinart<\/a> with questions about your selected option. Existing students can return to their lessons in the <a href=\"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/academy\/\">academy<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Piercing tools and their uses Use this reference to recognize common equipment names and ask more precise questions about your supply list. The tools needed depend on the assigned work and the technique being taught. Equipment What it is used for Check before buying Sterile single-use piercing needle Creates the piercing opening during a professional&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/us\/articles\/piercing\/piercing-tools-for-beginners-full-kit-breakdown\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Piercing Equipment for Beginners: What to Check Before Buying<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-1234","pillar_article","type-pillar_article","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pillar_article\/1234","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pillar_article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/pillar_article"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/skinarttraining.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1234"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}