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| Greetings! |  Believe it or not, the holiday season is upon us; time sure flies when you are having fun!
Here at Anatometal we value family more than anything else, the holidays are a special time for us to get together with the ones we love and celebrate each other. So from our family to yours, we want to wish you a joy filled season of fun and indulgence.
But as we all know, the holidays are also about PRESENTS! Who is on your nice list this year? Don't you think they would enjoy unwrapping a little bling? With the ability to customize your jewelry, Anatometal makes the perfect gift! But make sure to get your order in early so Santa, Hanuka Harry, and Kwanzaa Bot can deliver on time...
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These are a few of our favorite things...
| - Princess Threa ded Ends - *Now available in solid 18k gold!* Our Threaded Princess Ends are machined out of a single piece of implant grade titanium or cast in solid 18 karat gold. 2mm stones available in 16ga/18ga, and 14ga/12ga; 3mm and 4mm stones available in 16ga/18ga, 14ga/12ga, and 8ga/10ga. See Gems/Metals section of Anatometal.com for complete list of stones available in princess-cut.
- Pear-cut Navel Curves - Available in stainless steel, titanium, or solid 18k gold: 14ga and 12ga. The gemstones are held in place by prongs set directly around the stone; no gl ues or adhesives are used. Stones available in pear-cut are arctic blue, amethyst, amber, citrine, cubic zirconia, pink tourmaline, and lavender -
      
- Threaded Hearts - Made from solid stock material and available in stainless steel, titanium, and solid 18k gold. Our Threaded Hearts are designed for internally threaded jewelry and are available from 18ga to 12ga.
- Princess-cut Navel Curves - Available in stainless steel, titanium, and solid 18k gold: 14ga and 12ga. There are 36 different stones available in princess-cut, see Gems/Metals section of Anatometal.com for full selection.
 - Emerald-cut Navel Curves - Available in stainless steel, titanium, and solid 18k gold; 14ga and 12ga. Stones available in emerald-cut are cubic zirconia, emerald and pink tourmaline.
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Meet Anatometal
|  We know how much you love your Anatometal and what it stands for: handcrafted right here in the USA, made with only the highest quality materials. There is so much that goes into each piece as it moves from our machine shop, to the polishing room, to the gold room, through quality assurance, packaging, and to our shipping department. We thought you would like to get to know the people who make that Gemmed Eyelet, Heart Navel Curve, and Nostril Screw possible! In the coming months, we will be invading all the departments here at Anatometal Headquarters and bringing our hard workers right to you! So for our very first introduction...
From The Gold Room, Meet Tony Henderson!
Anatometal: What do you do here at Anatometal?
Tony: I am the head gem setter.
Anatometal: How long have you worked for Anatometal?
Tony: Almost 16 years, I will hit 16 years in January.
Anatometal: What is your favorite piece that Anatometal makes?
Tony: Right now? The Flower Nostril Screws, those are just amazing. It changes though because we are always coming out with something new. I have however, always loved our Gemmed Eyelets, I mean, those are just... wow. Incredible.
Anatometal: Ninjas or Pirates?
Tony: Ummmm, I'm sorry... What?
Anatometal: *laughs* You know... What side are you on?
Tony: Oh definitely ninjas.
Thanks for letting us get to know you a bit Tony! Who will be featured next month? Be sure to check back to find out!
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Why Internal Threading?
| Internal Threading 101:
You all know that internally threaded jewelry is the best choice for an initial piercing because you hear it all the time from organizations like the Association of Professional Piercers (APP) and companies like Anatometal who take great pride in the quality of the body jewelry they produce, but do you really know the reasons behind all the hubbub?
First, let's look at exactly what threads are and what body jewelry you will find them on: A thread is a spiral ridge that winds around the jewelry much like on a bolt or on the inside of a nut. To create a closure, there must be a male end (screw) that fits into a female hole. Jewelry that will have threads are pieces like navel curves, flat back labrets, microdermals, and barbells; straight, curved and circular just to name a few.
Internally threaded jewelry houses a threaded hole inside of the jewelry and the male, external screw is found on the ball or decorative end. This means the barbell is smooth when inserted into the piercing. Externally threaded jewelry is the  opposite with the thread actually on the barbell and the hole in the ball. This means when the jewelry is passed through a piercing, the threads pass through as well. Ouch!
While having internally threaded jewelry inserted in a fresh piercing is clearly more comfortable due to the smooth surface vs. the raw surface of externally threaded pieces, this is not it's only benefit. Bacteria can reside in the nooks of the threading which come in contact with the piercing if externally threaded jewelry is being used. New piercings are susceptible to irritation and infection which can cause a whole range of problems and using externally threaded jewelry only increases that risk.
The comfort of your body jewelry should be high on your priority list, but your health should certainly be at the top. Using internally threaded jewelry with initial piercings greatly increases your chance of healing quickly and issue free. Internally threaded jewelry does cost more, but that is because it is more difficult to manufacture and when it really comes down to it, can you put a price on your health?
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Ask a Piercer
|  *NONE OF WHAT WE SAY HERE SHOULD BE CONSTRUED AS ADVICE FROM A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE AN INFECTION......SEE A DOCTOR.*
Infection Vs. Irritation
The Question: How do I know if my piercing is infected??
The Answer:
What many people think is an infection may actually be an irritation to the piercing from outside sources. If you have a new piercing that is going through the healing process, you may see things such as swelling, discharge and dried, crusted matter- don't panic!
Infections can be caused from poor hygiene, contact with bacteria (stop touching it!), or overall bad quality of jewelry (you get what you pay for in life). Some warning signs of infection: *Warm to the touch at piercing site *Running a fever *Colored discharge Irritations can be a result of bumping the piercing, body wash, soap, or shampoo (make sure you properly rinse these away if they come in contact). Again, poor polish and overall bad quality jewelry are other contributors to this. Some signs of irritation: *Crust *Discharge *Swelling and/or redness Remember: It is important to communicate with your piercer before, during and after you have your piercing done so that you will be properly informed as to what you may expect during your healing period. Also, know your body - if you think you may have an infection, your best bet is to visit a Medical Professional.
*To have your questions answer by one of our resident piercers just send in email form to heather.anatometal@gmail.com
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And so ends the Anatometal Newsletter, issue 2. We want to thank you for being part of this delightful new adventure we have started out on! We will continue to bring you informational, fun articles in the new year, and we look forward to sharing our newest products with you right here! And be sure to be on the lookout for newsletter subscriber exclusive promotions!
Questions? Comments? Please send them to heather.anatometal@gmail.com. If you know someone who will enjoy this publication as much as you do, don't hesitate to pass it along.
Once again from our family to yours, Happy Holidays!! See you in the new year!
Sincerely,
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Your friends at Anatometal
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