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To make a fake septum piercing, use pliers to bend the ends of an earring hook into a semi-circle. Then, squeeze the ends together with your fingers so they close enough to fit your nose. If you don’t have any earring hooks, use pliers to unbend a paper clip until it makes a thin line. Once you’ve straightened it out, bend the clip around a pen or pencil to form a loop. Then, clip the ends of the paperclip so they’re even in length. To finish it off, use your fingers to bend the ends into a semi-circle that fits comfortably on your nose. For more tips, including how to make a barbell septum piercing, read on!