:: Wholesale prices (to shops) are listed :: Retail prices (to individuals) are double ::
Wood plugs are made out of high quality hardwood. Each piece is unique; these plugs are cut, carved, and sanded by hand with love and full attention to detail. Pairs are matched to be as similar as possible. Wood plugs work best in "dry" areas of the body, especially the ears. Remember, this is a natural, organic product, and there is a chance that some individuals will be more sensitive than others to the materials; some may even develop an allergy to certain woods. Also, be aware that small pores in the wood can harbor bacteria and other germs. Use these plugs at your own risk. They come pre-oiled; this helps to fill in the pores and makes for smoother insertion. The oil will release slowly and aids in softening tissue and helping the body to absorb unwanted hard, connective tissue. Olive oil, peanut oil (both may break down), or jojoba oil are recommended to keep your plugs looking their best. They should be washed periodically with a mild non-chemical soap or with a small amount of tea tree oil if something stronger is desired.
After more than 25 years,
we have decided to stop offering custom made wood plugs.
This information has been shifted
to the bottom of this page for archival purposes.
Thank you for your business throughout these years!
We have a small selection of hardwood plugs left in stock as shown below.
We appreciate your patience and understanding,
as we never cut corners or compromised our extremely high standards of quality
for cut rate pricing, speed, or mass production.
::Pre-made wood plug PAIRS::
Here are pairs of wood plugs that we happen to have in stock, pre-made and ready to go.
Saddles or saddle-shaped means double flared plugs.
6ga granadillo convex cylinders X 9/16" length ($30/pair).
NOT SHOWN:
4ga katalox saddles X 7/16" length ($30/pair)
2ga katalox saddles X <7/16" length ($30/pair)
5/8" chakte kok (dull hue) saddles X 7/16" length ($40/pair)
5/8" granadillo saddles X 7/16" length ($40/pair)
Between 7/8" and 15/16" (23mm) tiger ebony saddles ($40/pair).
NOT SHOWN:
≤1" (25mm) chechen saddles X 1/2" length ($50/pair)
1-1/16" chakte kok (dull hue) saddles X ≤5/8" length($50/pair)
<1-1/8" black ebony saddles X 5/8" length ($50/pair)
::Pre-made wood plug SINGLES::
Pre-made single wood plugs are $15/single:
around 4ga ebony taper with paua shell inlay,
0ga chakte kok one-flare (single flare),
00ga chakte kok one-flare (single flare), and
between 7/16" and 1/2" briar wood hollow mild taper.
Some of these are woods and shapes we don't normally offer.
Front and side views shown. No pairs are available.
::Hardwood plugs with ammonite inlays::
A pair of katalox wood double flared plugs
with silver and ammonite inlays.
1-1/8" ($100/pair). This size only.
Ammonites are fossil shells of ancient sea creatures.
No custom work is available; we only have this pair.
::Huge boxwood stash plugs with amazing carving::
Boxwood stash boxes that are perfect cylinders!
The designs are skillfully executed in 3-D.
The top image shows the top/front views, while the second image shows them open or on the side.
The lids will rely on some sort of wax or tape being applied to stay on if used as earplugs.
Available in these sizes only; no custom orders... sorry!
≤1-7/8" with pheasant and flower design - $65/pair (two pairs available)
±2-1/8" with Chinese foo dog design - $75/pair
Between 2-7/16" and 2-1/2" with a beautiful flowing pheasant and flower design - $90/pair
::Ebony wood cross over coils::
Ebony cross over coils in 0ga and 00ga ($40/pair).
We haven't had these for years and are excited to have some back in stock!
::Wooden bamboo rhizome (root) hoops::
Giant wooden bamboo rhizome (root) hoops in black ebony.
In 3/4" (SOLD), <7/8", and <1".
Normal prices for these sizes are $60-$80/pair.
Note quality issues, thus big discounts will apply.
::Wooden spirals::
We are making a very small amount of wood spirals available,
mainly very large sizes in unusual woods with grand figure.
Please ask if you are interested in a particular size!
Six single pieces of striped ebony wooden spirals
for use as pendants.
$10/each piece.
Sorry, there are no true pairs here!
00ga chakte kok huge ear spirals. $50/pair.
15/16" to 1" compact ebony spirals,
with gorgeous brown streaks. $75/pair.
3/4" and 1" homegirl spirals in light brown sabo/sawo wood.
We also happen to have a single piece that is between 3/4" and 13/16" (shown below).
$60-$80/pair. This wood is lighter in weight than ebony.
A very large wooden single sawo wood spiral
that measures between >3/4" and <13/16"
and a huge single hollow double flared 3-3/4" plug
made from an unknown wood (for display only).
These are definitely singles - no pieces are available to make a match.
Great for displays at body piercing shops! Only $25/each.
Black ebony homegirl and not-so-compact spirals!!!
In 3/4" (SOLD), 7/8", and 1".
Normal prices for these sizes are $60-$80/pair.
Note quality issues, thus big discounts will apply.
After more than 25 years,
we have decided to stop offering custom made wood plugs.
Thank you for your understanding!
The following information will serve as an archive.
We have a small selection of hardwood plugs left in stock as shown above.
::Specify type of wood::
These five main species we use come from third-party certified renewable, sustainable resources.
We have discontinued making new ebony plugs (no renewable forestry operations currently grow ebony).
We occasionally feature other woods, such as holly wood.
Chakte Kok (CHOK-tay COKE):
beautiful reddish orange,
color may fade in light, lightweight.
Chechen (chey-CHEN):
brown with light and dark streaks,
medium weight.
Granadillo (GRAN-ah-DEE-yoh):
dark brown w/darker streaks,
extremely dense, tight grain.
Katalox (kat-a-LOTSCH):
very dark brown, almost black,
sustainable alternative to ebony; often hard to obtain.
Olivewood:
light tan with medium brown streaks,
and the pleasant smell of olives!
Above we see wooden saddle-shaped plugs:
several plugs made from chakte kok.
Sweet little chechen, how I've neglected you so!
Finally, an image of chechen plugs for all to enjoy.
A pair of huge granadillo plugs, showing both their
mildly concave sides and their flat sides.
Shown above are a small pair of two-toned katalox saddles. These pieces are cut so that one side is heartwood (the older central part of the tree that is filled with more minerals and forms the structural support of the trunk), and one side is sapwood (the outer part that is newer growth and was being used to transport water). This occurs naturally-no glue is used!
Shown above are several pairs of very nice smelling olivewood saddles,
which generally have a light tan color with multiple brown streaks.
The bottom pair is also olivewood, specifically custom made so there are no visible streaks to be a more consistent tan color to emulate maple. Often people wanting a more mellow appearance (for example, at work), opt for a light colored wood such as this.
This is currently the lightest-colored wood that we offer, as we have discontinued maple.
::Specify overall shape::
Wood can be brittle if too thin, with dramatic curves, etc.
Common shapes include:
Saddle shaped: the standard plug with two flares, generally of the same size.
Cylinder shaped: a simple plug without flares, often with cupped (chamfered) ends to take the edge off for smooth insertion, can be worn with or without o-rings.
One flared: one flare on one side, nothing on the other side, can be worn with or without o-rings.
Nail shaped: ($5-10/extra) the traditional labret stud design with the backing disk and shaft made from one piece of wood; the front can be held on by an o-ring. Tongue plug shapes are also possible.
Taper shaped: not for stretching holes in one sitting; they may be worn in healed piercings to stretch gradually; an o-ring on one side can hold the taper in place better.
Spike shapes: basically, a cylinder with both ends tapered, often used for septums.
Here are pictures of a large selection of saddles and tapers in the six main species of wood we used to offer.
Note that this is when we were still utilizing maple; this has now been replaced by olivewood.
We have also discontinued manufacturing with ebony; katalox is a good sustainable alternative.
Please click on these smaller thumbnails to view larger photos; these images are not to scale.
::Specify diameter and length::
The diameter is the inside diameter of the plug on the wearing surface, not including the flare or backing disk. A normal flare is 1/16" over the inside diameter (example, 1/2" plugs would have a 9/16" flare), though smaller mellow flares or more drastic big flares can be requested. Tapers are measured at the big end, just a bit back from the edge. We can work in gauges, inches, or millimeters.
The length is overall and should include the flares. Shorter lengths can make plugs with large diameters-especially over 1/2" - more comfortable for sleeping, etc. However, longer lengths may stay in better or allow room for o-rings.
Shapes from around 14 gauge to around 8 gauge, while theoretically possible, are difficult to make, can be slightly uneven, and will likely be brittle and easy to break both while manufacturing and in the finished product. We rarely make such small sizes, and only then for short lengthed plugs or labrets. Thus for all intents and purposes, our minimum diameter is 6ga. Availability of large diameter wood plugs may be difficult (especially with the various types of ebony) and depends upon what we have on hand in terms of raw materials; this changes all of the time, so just ask!
::Wholesale Prices for Hardwood Jewelry::
Retail prices are double. NOTE: we no longer offer custom made wood plugs;
this information is for archival purposes only.
Smaller than 1/2" =$15/each ($30/pair)
1/2" to under 1" =$20/each ($40/pair)
1" to under 1-1/2" =$25/each ($50/pair)
1-1/2" to under 2" =$30/each ($60/pair)
2" and beyond = Please call for a quote!
We can also work in decimal inches, gauges, or millimeters.
Please add $5-10/each for:
plugs, tapers, or spikes that are 1" or over in length;
labret or tongue shapes (or anything with large diameter flares). Please call for quotes.
