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Stretching Balm: A MUST
1. Can help fight infection
2. Can repair skin and reduce swelling and scarring
3. Can soothe irritation
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NEW SIZES UP TO 36 MM: Steel Stretching Plugs
1) Single Flare Style
Single flared ear plugs only have a flare on one side, which makes insertion and removal extremely easy. This is important when you’re trying to size up because you may be dealing with some inflammation or irritated skin, which causes your stretched hole to be tighter around the plug than it would be fully healed. All our single flare plugs come with an o-ring included to keep each piece in place, so you don’t have to worry about the plug sliding around. The single flare style makes sizing up simple! 🤗
If you need extra o-rings check out our o-ring collection to get packs of 10 for only $1.75!
Photo: Paula D.
2) 316L Stainless Steel Material
Surgical stainless steel is a material that is stretching approved by Arctic Buffalo. We want you to have the best experience possible with our company and products, so we are here to be completely transparent with you when it comes to everything stretching. A material like steel is a primal option when stretching, because it minimizes the risk of prolonging an infection when irritation occurs. All our single flare stainless steel plugs are made of high quality 316L stainless steel, so you don’t have to worry about what is in contact with your ears! Not to mention, steel is an extremely durable material, so these will not be easily dented or damaged. 🔗
Shop all of our steel products here!
3) Machined Steel
The 316L stainless steel that these stretching plugs are made from is an extremely high-quality and durable steel. There is more room for inconsistencies when items are handmade, like our stretching glass. Our steel plugs are made with machinery, so the sizes are more consistent. When you are working to size up, a small difference in sizing can make a big difference in the fit the plug will have in your ears, especially when you have stubborn ones. With the stainless steel single flare plugs, there is less of a concern that the sizes may not be exactly perfect.
4) Sizing in 1mm Increments
Arctic Buffalo is unique because we offer sizing in 1mm increments. This is probably THE most important reason to use our stretching plugs when sizing up. ‼️ The more slowly you stretch, the healthier your ears will be. Skipping sizes when stretching may cause more ripping to the skin than actual stretching, which will cause your earlobe to be thinner than it would be if you took your time. If your earlobe is too thin, it will be hard to reach the larger sizes. If you’re not looking to stretch super large and want to let your piercing eventually go back to a smaller size, the damage from skipping sizes will make it much harder to get back to that non-stretched look. Human skin only has a certain amount of elasticity, so going too big too fast is enough to cause damage to the elasticity of your ears.🚫
Check out our stretching guide for all the details on the best ways to stretch and what to avoid when sizing up!
Testimonials ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“These are perfect. They fit very comfortably without allergic reaction. They have not changed colors nor caused any discomfort whatsoever. I recommend them for stretching as I had no pain stretching with them. They are the ones I wear to work most days.” -Alice S
“Simple, well constructed, stylish, and the rounded ends are easy to stretch with!” -Amanda K
“These are amazing! Just what I was looking for! They have some weight to them without being bulky - perfect for stretching!” -Madeline
“I usually wear glass plugs (I find them more comfortable in my metal-sensitive ears), but sometimes the size tolerances are a little off. The weight and precise sizing of these steel plugs were exactly what I needed to size up.” -Dana R.
“These are so awesome! I was wearing acrylic plugs before I got these and even at a small size (8g) my ears would start to get itchy here and there and I’d find ear shmoo on them whenever I took them out to clean. I’ve been wearing these for a few days now and they are so comfortable! They look like they might be a bit wider than my acrylics too but they slid right in. Plus they are great for work. No more wearing my hair down lol” -Taryn
“Best plugs to put in after stretching BY FAR! I’ve tried to look for a heavy set of plugs like these forever, finally found them here! 5/5 or 10/10 whatever you’d like these are the best to use for stretching to the next size up. Now just waiting to get a pair of 0g.” -Danny Z.
“My order came in 2 days earlier then expected! The weight of the stainless steel plugs really does help with the whole stretching process.” -Darian M.
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Top Row (Left to Right): Nicholas B., Wendy S., Gabrielle H.
Bottom Row (Left to Right): Jasper K., Darian M., Hillary C.
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Arctic Buffalo Stretching Scientists: Hear their Stories
Meet Sergio
"I enjoy music and crafting. 🎧 Just recently bought a penny board ( nickel ) called THE ZOMBIE and customized it. 🛹 Also i picked up another hobby during this pandemic and started collecting crystals and stones. 🔮"
Sergio's Stretching Story
"When I started. I had tappers and tunnels that were surgical steal. The hardest part was to understand when my ears were ready for the next stretch. At some point I ended up ditching the tappers and using the tape method. I have had lots to learn through out the journey and when I was at my goal size I decided to continue the journey to a new goal of 1inch ( 25mm ) instead of going back to using tape I saw artic Buffalo having these glass plugs in single mm increments of each size! I decided to but From 20 to 25. I am at 23 right now and just the other day I was able to fit the 24 but decided another week before actually leaving them in.. using the glass plugs have made it much easier to stretch! I would highly recommend stretching with artic buffalo's glass Plugs HANDS DOWN!"Meet Charice
"I work as a Nurse & I enjoy Music 🎶, Basketball 🏀, Hair, Makeup Fashion 💄& Buying different jewelry for me multiple ear Piercings! I travel often with my Daughters to watch their Basketball Games. I used to do my Friends Makeup whenever I had spare time before Covid, but had to stop due to the Virus. I love to try different makeup brands! My Daughters are always telling me I should upload Makeup & Plug reviews on my YouTube Channel 📹, lol. Between work & Basketball events, I’m trying to find time to do so. You may see me some time in the future on YouTube! 🥰"
Charice's Stretching Story
"When I first started stretching, I purchased a steel kit from Amazon (I didn’t know better). Once I reached 10g, I realized Arctic Buffalo had Single Flare Glass Plugs. I thought to myself that this seems like a better & safer way to stretch. So I purchased my Glass plugs from 8g-16mm (5/8) & my journey was smooth sailing! I honestly didn’t have any issues at all. I waited 3-4 months between stretches & I got to my goal size with ease. I am apart of a Facebook group that’s all about body modification & stretching is a big part of that group. I share my journey with the group & I am constantly referring newbies to the stretching game to Arctic Buffalo’s site to use their single flare glass plugs for stretching. I am now stretching my Conch & I am using nothing else but their glass plugs. I swear by AB SF Glass plugs! I am so happy I found them so early on in my stretching journey!"Meet Nicole
"In my free time I love playing video games and streaming! 🎮 I recently got a brand new gaming PC to get my gaming career going as far as being a content creator in the near future. I also play acoustic guitar and the cajon drum 🥁 as well when I want to make music or just play covers of the songs I love so much. When it comes down to relaxing for the night, I play with my dog Molly! She is an American Pitbull Terrier and I love her with all my heart. 🐾"
Nicole's Stretching Story
Meet Breanna
Breanna's Stretching Story
"I knew I wanted to stretch my ears since I was around ten. I know that’s a bit odd, but I’ve wanted to be modified for a long time! I started stretching with tapers, but soon learned that the route to a healthy and happy ear is usually with glass plugs and I’ve had no problems since the switch! I’ve got a whole case full of the Single Flare Black Glass Plugs from Arctic Buffalo starting from teeny tiny sizes, and I couldn’t be happier with the way my ears are turning out! I know for some people it’s just stretched ears, but it’s really a pretty big part of my self-identity now and I wouldn’t take them out for anyone. Being modified helped me a lot with my anxiety in terms of being who I want to be and looking how I want to look despite what people think. Ten year old me would be proud and I’m glad to be a part of the modified community. Arctic Buffalo has made my stretching journey safe, affordable, fashionable and painless with quality plugs in every millimetre increment!"
Shop: Yellow Cat Eye Single Flare Plugs
Shop: Single Flare Black Glass Plugs
Meet Karlie
Karlie's Stretching Story
"I started stretching my ears when I was 16 years old and at first I went pretty fast. As I got older I learned about the risks of jumping sizes and stretching too quickly, and one of my ears got some minor damage from a big jump (I believe it was either 0g or 00g). For a while I didn’t think I would be able to stretch my ears anymore beyond that, but luckily it wasn’t too serious. I never had a goal size really, but I knew I wanted my ears to be big enough that one can tell they’re stretched. Because I was planning to be in a professional career, I still wanted my stretched ears to be somewhat discrete depending on the jewelry. My go-to plugs have always been stone plugs for that reason, as well as the comfort. I invested in a variety of stone plugs from Arctic Buffalo back in college so I could slowly and naturally continue stretching my ears by the weight of the stone material. I love the beautiful, organic selection of Arctic Buffalo’s stones, and my favorite stone I always get in every size is rose quartz. Whether I end up staying at 5/8” (which I have absolutely loved this size for the past couple of years) or someday go just a little bigger, I’ll always come back to Arctic Buffalo to treat myself to cute and comfortable jewelry!"
Shop: Rose Quartz Plugs
Meet Neal
"I'm a food nerd I got my degree in culinary arts. 🍴 I work as a cook at a restaurant called Blue ridge kitchen in sebastopol california and have aspiration of becoming a chef. 🍝 When I am able I volunteer cook for older folks and families who were displaced by the fires in the area with a group called sonoma family meal. 🚒 I have two kids. Spend alot of free time getting tattoos, I'm a nerd for adventure time and video games. 👾"
Neal's Stretching Story
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Shop: Single Flare Glass Plugs
Now that you have heard what works for some of our other buffs, here's an Arctic Buffalo wrap up!
1) Never skip sizes! - We provide the 1mm increments for a reason 😉
2) Massage your lobes! - Massaging your lobes after your shower increases blood circulation and can help improve elasticity 🚿
3) Sea salt soaks! - Clean your ears at least once, preferably twice, daily with 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt dissolved in warm water 🌊
4) Take your vitamins! - Vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin E, B-complex, antioxidants, and Echinacea can help the skin heal faster 💊
5) Do NOT use organic materials to stretch! - You should only stretch with surgical steel, titanium or glass...never use wood, bone, horn, silicone or acrylic materials! 🚫
6) Use lubricants! Lubricants like jojoba oil or vitamin E oil, and GaugeGear stretching balm help the jewelry slide right in 👂🏾
Spring Cleaning and Wood Oiling
What to Avoid: Water and rubbing alcohol
🧼 Spring Cleaning: Rubbing alcohol
Although you can’t use rubbing alcohol on your wood jewelry, there are areas where it can be put to good use. So, what should you use alcohol for regarding your spring cleaning? Rubbing alcohol is an awesome disinfectant! Mix one part water and one part rubbing alcohol for an eco-friendly homemade disinfectant. For this spring-cleaning task, use rubbing alcohol to clean the sinks! It seems odd to clean the sinks when water and soap go down the drain regularly, but you would be surprised at what gets caked up down there. Using rubbing alcohol and a dry cloth, you can buff your sinks to shiny perfection. ✨ After that’s done, spray a little extra rubbing alcohol down the sink to kill any bacteria, break down resting gunk, and leave your sink in a shimmering condition.
Source: https://cleanmyspace.com/rubbingalcohol/
The Why Behind Oiling: Protection
🧼 Spring Cleaning: Reduce bacteria in the home
We use oil to reduce bacteria growth on our plugs. In the spirit of spring cleaning, let’s also reduce the bacteria in our homes. Did you know your kitchen is known to have more bacteria than your bathroom? The place where you prepare food and eat it! GROSS! If you want to reduce bacteria in your home, this is the place to start.
Use three tablespoons of bleach in up to a quart of water for the germ fighter you didn’t know you needed! Use an older white towel and this solution to wipe down highly touched areas, such as the fridge handles, light switches, sink knobs, microwave buttons, and kitchen surfaces. Tackling the kitchen will leave you feeling much cleaner through the entirety of your home. No one wants extra company living in their home rent free...especially when it’s germs!
Source: https://www.aarp.org/health/longevity/info-04-2010/where_the_germs_are_lurking_in_your_home.html
The Process
Step 1: Prepare for the jewelry to be oiled
Now that you understand the importance of oiling your wood jewelry, we’re going to explain how you do it properly. Before you begin, make sure to thoroughly wash your hands. Your hands need to be clean to avoid getting unwanted bacteria into the pores of the wood. Once your hands are clean, you are ready to go! First, use a cloth to wipe the piece of jewelry off. This will remove any dust or dead skin accumulated from the jewelry laying around that may be resting on the surface.🧼 Spring Cleaning: Dust your furniture
Removing dust and debris in preparation of your jewelry to be oiled has us in the mood to remove dust and dead skin in our house! Did you know dust is a mix of skin cells, hair, clothing fibers, bacteria, dust mites, bits of dead bugs, soil particles, pollen, and microscopic specks of plastic?! That’s why it is important to keep up on your dusting. Haven’t been? No biggie, but now’s the time.
To match this step of the oiling process, we think you should dust all your furniture. Allergies are already at an all-time high in the spring, so there’s no need to make it worse by breathing in dirt and dust. Don’t have a feather duster? You’re in luck. The best way to remove dust is just using a water-dampened cloth. This allows you to collect the dust and get rid of it, rather than just spreading it into the air with a feather duster. When dust gets back into the air, you end up just breathing it back in, which kind of defeats the whole purpose of dusting, right? Just make sure that the damp cloth doesn’t touch your freshly wiped jewelry. 😉
Source: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a24221/get-rid-of-dust/
Step 2: Massage the oil into your jewelry
Next, you will want to grab a paper towel and the oil you are using. Many types of oil will work to moisturize your jewelry. Arctic Buffalo recommends using jojoba or vitamin E oil. Add a fingernail-sized drop of oil to the paper towel for larger sizes and half that amount for smaller sizes. Gently massage the oiled paper towel into the wood. The piece of jewelry should be completely covered but not saturated. You do not want your piece of jewelry to be soaking in oil, as it will expand after absorption.🧼 Spring Cleaning: Clean your carpet
Step 3: Finding the small areas
When working with jewelry that has carvings or small flares, it may be difficult to get the surface covered entirely. But it is very important to do so that no discoloration occurs on the wood. You want to make sure you are evenly oiling the entire surface, including every small groove or crevice. This is particularly important when working with single or double flared jewelry, because the flare is usually quite small. When working with small grooves, it is helpful to use a Q-tip to make sure you are getting to those hard-to-reach spots. Just dip the Q-tip in oil so that all the fibers are moisturized and use the Q-tip like a paint brush. 🖌
🧼 Spring Cleaning: Vacuum out the couch
Speaking of getting into small crevices, let’s talk about the crevices of your couch. We know all too well that our couch cracks love to swallow up coins, Cheetos and other unwanted Netflix partners. No one wants to run their hands through your 6-month-old crumbs, dirt, sticky change or wrappers while looking for their phone, keys, or your couch’s favorite, the TV remote. 🛋 We all know this couch. Don’t make this your couch! How much more enjoyable would it be to hang out on (or search through) a couch that you knew was clean underneath? We’re going to guess it’s pretty satisfying. So, for this spring-cleaning task, we’re vacuuming our couch cushions and every nook and cranny underneath.
Step 4: Let your plugs dry
Once you have the entire surface of the wood evenly covered, place it back on the paper towel to sit overnight. 🌙 Keep in mind that the wood should feel tacky immediately after you get done oiling. Your plugs will dry as the oil is fully absorbed. Avoid wearing the jewelry until the next morning or at least 8 hours, so that the oil can soak in properly. The next morning, you will want to brush off any paper towel fibers potentially resting on the plug, and you are good to go!
🧼 Spring Cleaning: Fresh air and fragrance
When it comes to oiling your wood jewelry, there are many factors that come into play such as the climate you live in, how often you wear them, and the type of wood used. For a general rule of thumb, you should be oiling your jewelry at least once a month. For best results with wood products, make sure you are not wearing your wood jewelry for multiple days and nights in a row. With such a porous material, you need to allow the wood and your ears to breathe. Also note that wood should only be worn in healed ears. Behind every stretched ear is a routine to keep the ear healthy and looking awesome. Make sure you have a regimen for yours!
Start the spring season with a clean home, clean jewelry and clean ears. Decluttering your life might be just the thing you need to spark a mental reset! Start the new season off right in 2021 with these cleaning tips and tricks. Happy spring buffs! Warmer weather is ahead! 🌞
Click here to check out our short video on how to oil!
Perfect Pairings that will Shamrock your World: Leprechaun’s Plug Picks + Celebratory Cocktails
Aventurine Plugs or Tunnels + Green Shimmer Liqueur
Green Shimmer Liqueur: Did a leprechaun come up with this magically tasty cocktail? The shimmer of this cocktail almost makes it too beautiful to drink...but who are we kidding, we’re for sure going to be sipping on this cocktail on March 17th. Combine the ingredients in a glass, swirl the glitter, and you’re done. You’ve found the pot of gold with this cocktail! The secret ingredient is luster petal dust, which is edible and non-toxic. The best part is, you can really make this drink with whatever you want, and just add the dust for some twinkle! Here is our recommendation below, with the measurements for one shimmery shamrock drink.
Ingredients:
- Fruity white wine
- 1.5 oz. vodka
- 1-3 drops of green food coloring
- Simple syrup to taste
- Lime juice to taste
- Luster petal dust (to your desired shimmer)
Perfect pairing: The shine of this stone resembles the shine of this drink, making for the perfect pairing! First on the list, we have the aventurine plugs or tunnels. Aventurine is a form of quartz and can range from light green to dark green. We love the idea of wearing this natural green stone on St. Patrick’s Day this year. The authenticity of the green coloring makes it seem like you just so happened to be wearing the perfect accessory for the day without even trying!
Source: The Flavor Bender
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Kambaba Jasper Keyhole Hangers + Irish Whiskey Green Sangria
Irish Whiskey Green Sangria: The Irish Whiskey Green Sangria is light green and full of fruit. Beautiful and delicious. This fruity sangria has a touch of whiskey and will get you in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, without drinking something full of green food coloring. All you will need for this drink is fruit, lime juice, sugar, white wine, club soda, and of course, Irish Whiskey. Add it all to a pitcher, let sit for an hour, and enjoy your sangria!
Ingredients:
- 1 green apple cubed
- 2 green pears sliced
- 2 kiwis (peeled and sliced)
- 1 cup of green grapes
- 2 large limes sliced
- 4 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 bottle of white wine
- ½ cup of Irish Whiskey
- ¼ cup of lime juice
- 1 cup of club soda
Perfect pairing: To match the natural vibe of all the fruit in this delicious sangria, we have the kambaba jasper keyhole hangers. Kambaba Jasper is algae that has fossilized over time. That’s the coolest part about stone jewelry...each hanger is unique and distinctive in its own way, making whatever pair you get one-of-a-kind. If you’re looking to take part in the holiday without going over the top, these are the hangers for you. A perfectly understated St. Patrick’s Day look that will help you avoid a pinch while keeping it cool and subtle.
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Green Line Jasper Plugs + Boozy Lucky Charms Cereal Milkshake
Boozy Lucky Charms Cereal Milkshake: Feelin’ lucky? You should be. This drink concoction will change your life! It’s so dang tasty, you would never know there is booze in it. A light green boozy shake with Lucky Charms marshmallows on top? Nothing screams St. Patrick’s Day like this drink...and it’s oh so colorful! Start with a food processor to blend the marshmallows until they are a powdery consistency. Add that powder to a bowl of milk and let that sit for 30 minutes, so the milk can absorb all that sugary deliciousness. Once that has soaked, you’re ready to make your drinks! This drink recipe is sure to bring you some luck of the Irish.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups of Lucky Charms marshmallows
- 2 cups milk
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/3 cup marshmallow vodka
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A batch, or extra leftover marshmallow frosting
- Extra cereal for topping
Perfect pairing: The very light green in this stone inspired us to match these plugs with the light green leprechaun shake. The green line jasper plugs have many different shades of green swirling through that range from dark green to mint green. While we can’t guarantee what the overall shade of green the pair you receive will be, we can guarantee they will be green! Our favorite earthy plugs. Showcase the beauty of mother nature by wearing the color that portrays it best...green! Is mother nature responsible for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow too?! 🌈
Source and Image Source: How Sweet Eats
Glow Green Thick Silicone Plugs + Cucumber Pineapple –Tequila Cooler
Cucumber Pineapple-Tequila Cooler: This drink may not be fully green or made of Irish Whiskey...but it still works great for this holiday. The drink is closer to yellow in coloring, but once you throw in a fun green straw and a cucumber garnish, it works wonders for St. Paddy's Day. Blend the pineapple, limes, and cucumber, shake up your tequila, then add the agave and salt. So simple and so sweet! This will help you get your party pants on this holiday. 🤪
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of fresh pineapple cubes
- 2 limes (skin removed)
- 1 seedless European cucumber (peeled), and extra cucumber for garnish
- 4 oz. silver tequila
- 1 ½ cups ice cubes (plus more for serving)
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- Pinch of kosher salt
Perfect pairing: We are pairing the glow green silicone plugs with this tequila drink. We're taking the classic St. Patty’s Day green and giving it a little twist by going full neon. The glow green silicone plugs are a fun option to spice up the holiday. We love this creative and lively take on a classic St. Patrick’s Day. Light up the holiday in these glow in the dark, neon green plugs!
Source: Food Network
Image Source: Edamam
Matte Dark Green Thin Silicone Tunnels + Frozen Mango Mojito-Rita
Ingredients:
- Flaky sea salt
- 1/3 cup (2.5 oz.) silver tequila
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup frozen mango chunks
- 2 teaspoons honey, more or less to taste
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving
- 1 cup ice
- Sparkling water for topping (optional)
Perfect pairing: With no doubt, we had to pair this dark green frozen fantasy drink with our unique matte dark green thin silicone tunnels. If you’re looking for a darker green to wear this year, you need to check these out! The dark, rich green coloring is stunning, and the matte finish of the silicone makes these stand out from your typical pair of tunnels. These are the ideal option for spending St. Patrick’s Day at home because they’re not only a bada** and festive option for the day, but also extremely lightweight and comfortable! Let loose!
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Green Glass Keyhole Weight Hangers or Green Double Flare Glass Plugs + Green Dublin Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 4 oz. Irish Whiskey
- 4 oz. white cranberry juice
- 2 oz. sour apple schnapps
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- 1 green apple cut into thin slices
Perfect pairing: Here we have your classic St. Patrick’s Day green with a unique translucent aspect...just like the drink! If you’re looking to make a statement this holiday, go with the green glass keyhole weight hangers. They are sure to turn heads! If you’re wanting more of an understated look, then the green double flare glass plugs are for you. How festive!
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Green with White Swirl Single Flare Glass Plugs + Key Lime Gimlet
Ingredients:
- 3 cups seltzer
- 1 cup gin
- ½ cup simple syrup
- ½ cup key lime juice
- Key lime slices, for serving
Perfect pairing: The green with white swirl single flare glass plugs are the perfect key lime drink pairing and so f’ing cool. The tie-dye look is sure to lift your spirits on this holiday. The white swirled through the green really makes the green pop! No one will be asking you if you’re wearing green when you have these in, because it’s impossible not to notice how unique and spunky these are!
Source and Image Source: Country Living
Metallic Green Double Flare Plugs + Spicy Cucumber Jalapeño Marg
Ingredients:
- ½ cup tequila
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup orange liqueur
- ¼ cup simple syrup
- 1 jalapeno pepper (halved and seeded)
- 4 thin slices of cucumber (or more to taste)
- 4 lime wedges
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- Cucumber for garnish
- Ice (as needed)
Perfect pairing: To match the fun twist on a classic Irish cocktail, we’re pairing this drink with our edgy metallic green double flare glass plugs. You’re wearing green like you’re supposed to but originating it with the metallic flair. Take that classic green and make it a wee bit more exciting! Post this green Irish cocktail with you in your Irish-inspired plugs and watch those reactions roll in. 😍
Source and Image Source: All Recipes
Green Cat Eye Plugs + Irish Flag Shot
Ingredients:
- 1 part crème de menthe
- 1 part Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 part Grand Marnier Orange Liqueur
Perfect pairing: Of course, we had to pair the Irish flag shot with the most fitting pair of plugs we have for the occasion. The green cat eye plugs are the ideal green color for this holiday full of shamrocks, luck, and leprechauns. Perfectly green with a slight glimmer from the extremely smooth surface. On March 17th, these plugs will scream St. Patrick’s Day but any other day of the year, they’re just a radiant pair of beautiful green plugs that will make you feel like a boss!
Source and Image Source: Homemade Hooplah
Green Foil Spiral Glass Plugs + Leprechaun Mimosas
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle chilled champagne
- 2–4 cups pulp-free orange juice
- 1 cup Blue Curaçao
Perfect pairing: The perfect pairing for your sparkling wine is a set of the sparkling green foil spiral plugs. These are shimmery and beautiful! The green is the perfect match for a St. Paddy's Day green and the glitter inside elevates these to the next level. You can even see some gold glitter in these plugs...the pot of gold perhaps? We’ll never know. But what we do know, is that you will be stuntin’ in these plugs this St. Patrick’s Day.
Source and Image Source: Happy Go Lucky
We are obsessed with all of these St. Patrick’s Day cocktails. Delicious recipes with a magical touch. They’re just a little bit of a step up from your usual green beer. Any of these are perfect for the holiday, it just comes down to personal preference of style flavor. You won’t catch yourself saying “Irish you were beer,” to these crazy cocktails!
Green accessories are the way to go this St. Patrick’s Day, especially when spending it at home. They give you a green festive touch to help you avoid a pinch but are functional for LONG-term use after the holiday is over. Just like the drinks, these accessories meet the one requirement for the day: being green. Choose whatever pair suits you best because any of them will shamrock your world!
We hope you feel lucky stumbling across these creative ideas of what you can wear and sip on this St. Patrick’s Day. We can’t wait to see what mixing and matching you come up with! If you don’t wear green and end up getting pinched...don’t say we didn’t try to help. 😉🍀 Have a happy and safe St. Patrick’s Day everyone!
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Valentine's Day Gifts + Date Ideas
1) Spicy Margs + Mexican Food Date Night
Our brass tunnels with garnet are SPICY! Make your loved one feel confident and sexy this Valentine’s day. What’s a good date night idea to pair with this gift? Nothing short of spicy. Get some jalapeños for spicy margs, blast your favorite songs, and have a dance party in the kitchen while making tacos. Tacos & margs + the person you love? Sign us up.
Shop: Brass Tunnels with Garnet
2) Cozy Night in with Takeout + Games
Throw on some pjs, and enjoy a cozy night in with your loved one. Order takeout from their favorite place, make some delicious cocktails, set up a board game championship and laugh the night away. What better way to spend this Valentine’s Day than quality time with just the two of you? Of course, this date night would also work great with your friends! These plugs are the perfect gift option to accompany a game night, because they are cool and comfortable. Our black rose plugs are an edgy accessory that can be worn at all times. They match everything!! The marble glass plugs are the perfect, at home accessory for Valentine’s day with their alluring red swirls. You just CANNOT go wrong with this date night idea + gift combination.
3) Delicious & Aesthetic Sushi Dinner + Fun Beers
Did someone say take out sushi and fun beers?! Sushi is always garnished so beautifully and will make for an aesthetic Valentine’s Day dinner with your loved one. Phone eats first right?! Try out a new beer and go to town on as many sushi rolls as you can eat! Pair your beautiful sushi dinner with a vase of their favorite flowers and have these flower brass weights in a box next to them. A stunning and special Valentine’s day gift. These hangers are an Arctic Buffalo favorite with their gorgeous charm and popularity on our site. Even after Valentine’s day is over, these hangers will be a reminder of that memorable quarantine Valentine’s Day in 2021.
Shop: Five Point Flower Brass Ear Weights Hangers
4) Pasta Dish Date Night + Wine & Flowers
Red roses and Italian food? That’s a yes from us. Get all the ingredients to make your favorite Italian dish from scratch. What else will you need? A bottle of your loved one’s favorite red wine of course! Spend quality time taking on the recipe together or impress by preparing a homemade dish for them! Pour up two glasses of that wine, put your phones away for the evening and enjoy each other’s company in the kitchen. While at dinner, surprise them with these stunning, gold wrapped tunnels and red rose plugs. Two amazing accessory options they will be reaching for long after Valentine’s Day.
Shop: Red Rose Plugs
Shop: Gold Wrapped Spiral Tunnels (coming soon)
5) Fancy Date Night with Seafood + Steaks + Cocktails
These brass hangers with copper orb are begging you to get fancy with your quarantine date night. We’re thinking seafood and steaks. After all, Valentine’s day only happens once a year, so go big or go home! Your special person will love these hangers, and they will love that YOU picked them out even more. Showing your partner appreciation and love is what Valentine’s Day is all about. Dress up in your best outfits and cook a fancy dinner with you partner. Set the mood by lighting some candles, making some cocktails, or sipping on your favorite wine while having a romantic dinner together. After dinner, it’s back into your pjs to spend the rest of your night playing cards or watching movies. These hangers are relatively lightweight, so your valentine won’t have to worry about taking them out after dinner!
Shop: Brass Hangers with Copper Orb
We hope this date night guide sparked some creativity for a perfectly fitting Valentine's Day in 2021. Having trouble picking out exactly what they want? When in doubt...gift card it out. Shop our e-gift cards here!
Wanna help your fellow buffs out? Drop a date night idea in the comments below :)
Top 5 Products of 2020
Black Thick Silicone Tunnels
Matte Black Thin Silicone Tunnels
Next up, we have our matte black thin silicone tunnels!! These were a newcomer in 2020, and you guys LOVED them, making them a best seller on our site in less than six months! We needed a lot of comfort in 2020, and these were our go-to! These tunnels were hot hot hot in 2020 because of the matte color and comfort. We see them making a big appearance in 2021 as well! Here’s what some of you had to say about this matte favorite:
Onyx Plugs
Our staple Onyx Plugs were loved in 2020 because of their subtle yet glossy appearance that added FASHION to our stay-at-home-fits. Y'all raved about the weight and comfort of these plugs... and we're in complete agreement!! These. Are. Awesome. See what all the hype's about, get a pair for yourself and watch this onyx set put a smile on your face (and your wallet) in 2021! What's better than that!? Here is what some had to say about our onyx plugs this year:
Onyx Tunnels
These onyx tunnels were EVERYTHING and more in 2020...and they won't be going anywhere in 2021. These are a staple accessory and we love them for their comfort and the sleek look of the onyx. From the grocery store to webcam gatherings, these added a little bit of luxury to 2020. Look good, feel good, and these tunnels did just that.
Black Screw Back Stainless Steel Tunnels
Lastly, arguably our hottest product of the year, our black screw back tunnels. It's hard to find a more reliable, staple accessory than these babies. Gorgeous AND lightweight?! Yup, sign us up. Unfortunately these will not be sticking around in 2021. But don't worry...another great pair of tunnels will be taking their place. Get them before they're gone, and be on the look out for our non-screw double flare coming in 2021!
As you can see, basic black accessories will never go out of style. We hope you enjoyed diving into what we were raving over in 2020 and will continue to love in 2021. Arctic Buffalo is not going anywhere, and we are excited to see ya'll rock our jewelry all across the world in 2021. The start of a new year is the best time to set some goals, and we are here to help YOU with the stretching ones!! Happy New Year!! Be on the look out for our next blog with the top products to look forward to in 2021!
Holiday Gift Ideas
Silicone Tunnels + White Brass Hangers with Blue Opal Center
Stainless Steel Starter Kit
Wood Accessory + Daily Conditioning Oil
Rose Quartz Plugs + Stretching Balm + Plug Protector
Hand Picked Selection + Gift Box
Gold Hinged CBR + Gold Screw Back Stainless Steel Tunnels
Arctic Buffalo Gift Card
Ear weights have arrived!
We now carry several sets of gorgeous brass ear weights to aid the stretching process. Find them all here.
