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Can you use a sewing needle as a piercing needle?

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you can but you can't be sure if the needle is clean.
also the correct needles to use, are hollow, a sewing needle will

tear the skin and also be very hard to put through your year.
you need to use a sterilized hollow needle.
you can try to clean the needle but just take about 5$ and order
a hollow needle online.

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although it may not be recomended, they work just as well if you're doing your own. i use them for the peircings i do myself, and i haven't had any infections. just be sure the needle is clean before you use it.

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