TheChainGang Deluxe Insertion Tapers, Surgical Steel Body Piercings Pain Free Stretching Tapers The Deluxe Insertion Tapers are premium tools made for stretching your piercings to a larger gauge. They are specially designed to be comfortable and easy to use. Each of them can fit jewelry for smooth insertion. These tapers are made for stretching without pain! These tapers are specially designed to keep jewelry in place during insertion. The jewelry will fit nicely into the back of the taper, making stretching and insertion very smooth and comfortable. These tapers are machined from solid 316LVM Surgical Steel so they are medical-grade, safe and durable. They taper to approximately two inches and then graduate smoothly. They are also rounded from tip to back for your comfort. The best thing about these tapers is that each has a recessed back to create a perfect place for jewelry to fit. There is no more losing the connection between jewelry and the taper! Please note: You can purchase Deluxe Insertion Tapers individually or in a set. The set includes 18 gauge to 00 gauge. Purchasing tapers by the set gives you huge savings (over 145.00) compared to individual purchase.