The captive bead or ball fits into a small opening in the circle of the ring. The bead is slightly larger than this opening and has small indentations or depressions that correspond to the ring’s end-points so that it may fit snugly against them, thus completing the circuit of the ring.
Then, how do you remove captive bead earrings?
Squeeze the nose of the pliers closed, closing the ring around the bead in the process. Continue closing the ring until both open ends snap into the dimples of the bead or ball. When the captive ring is properly put together, you should be able to spin the ball with a little resistance.
Accordingly, how do you put a captive bead ring in your ear?
Captive bead rings are a common style of body jewelry that can be really irritating to insert and remove if you have never done it before. Just make sure you line up one of the dimples of the bead with the edge of one side of the ring, and then push the second dimple right into the ring and you have done it.
How do you secure a captive bead ring?
Traditional captive bead rings, or CBRs, hold a bead in place using the ring’s own tension/pressure. The rounded ends of the captive bead ring fit into two little dimpled indentations on either side of the captive bead to hold it in place.
How do you open a BCR captive ring?
The best method is to use long nose pliers or preferably BCR / Circular barbell opening pliers. By placing the pliers through the ring and VERY GENTLY opening them until the ball is released. Being forceful or stretching the ring to far will mean the ring will be too loose for the ball to be inserted back in place.
How do you take out ball earrings?
Hold the stud in the left hand and the back of the earring with the right hand. Now do it! Grip gently on the earlobe and the front of the earring. With your other hand slowly unscrew/pull out the back of the earring.
How do you take out flat back earrings?
To remove your flat back earrings, hold the post (the back of the earring) with one hand and then gently unscrew the front piece from the post. Once the front piece is loose, gently pull it away from the post. Screw the front back into the post when you’re not wearing it to prevent damage to the threading.
How do you open a ball closure ring?
How do you attach ball hoop earrings?
Place the ball in a container or on a flat and secure surface, making sure it doesn’t roll away. Pull the earring through your ear and pinch the earring opening slightly to shorten the space between both sides. Place the ball in the earring. Hold the ball in one hand and the ring in the other hand.
Can I change my Daith piercing myself?
A piercing professional can also give you tips for changing the jewelry on your own in the future. When you’re ready to go it alone, be sure to disinfect the area before and after, and to only touch the piercing with freshly-washed hands.
How do you open a segment ring without pliers?
How do you stretch a captive bead ring?
Hold the ring steady with your free hand and push the captive bead into the open segment of the ring. The captive bead should pop into place. If the open segment is too narrow, you can use the ring opening pliers to expand it slightly.
What do you do if you lose your piercing ball?
If you lost the ball, it is important to try and keep the bar in the piercing. Things you can use short term to help are – a piece of clean pencil eraser, Blutac or chewing gum (as a last resort). Balls are more secure on internally threaded jewellery, but either way – Remember to check the ends regularly.
