"Hey Lish! Just wanted to tell you that I received my retainers today and they are totally awesome! They totally exceeded my expectations of a 50 cent homemade retainer and work perfectly. Thanks again! -Matt" i make cheap-assed retainers in 16 & 14ga from weedwhacker line. you can do this at home, but i've already ruined a knife, so i may as well save you the trouble. i've used these retainers successfully in nostril, septum, eyebrow & assorted cartilage piercings. they do not work well for tongues. i'm charging $1 for two, with a SASE. the 16ga is clear, the 14ga is a pale blue. i melt down one end into more or less a 3mm flatback so it'll stay in. you specify the length; it's best to hand-trim the retainer to fit your specific piercing, so order a quarter inch or so LONGER than your piercing. covering the end with makeup or a nailpolish that matches your skintone will further conceal your little punkrock secret. retainers should be used only in healed piercings. & i won't be responsible if you do something stupid. email the following information to crank@got.net: - gauges (16 or 14) - lengths - your full name (as it will appear on the envelope) & i'll give you an address to send your dollar and self-addressed, stamped envelope. need trust? view my ebay feedback. return send comments to crank@got.net