Most smooth segment rings are designed to hold onto the segment tightly, which prevents them opening accidentally. To get around this, we recommend using a pair of ring opening pliers to open your smooth segment ring. Insert the tips of your pliers into the SSR and gently open the ring. The segment will fall right out.
Beside this, how do you unscrew a hoop piercing?
Beside above, how do you use ring opening pliers?
What is a segment ring?
What is a segment ring? Segment rings were inspired by BCRs, while BCR ring have a captive ball, segment rings feature a curved part that pops out of the ring. When the segment is in, ring looks like a smooth, solid ring that can be turned 360 degrees through your piercing.
How do you remove a captive bead ring without pliers?
Captive Bead Ring Removal
- Grab the jewelry by ring with the index and thumb of one hand.
- Grab the bead or ball with the index and thumb of the other hand.
- Pull and apply force in opposite directions causing the tension that the ring has on the ball or bead to break.
- Once the ball or bead is free, rotate the jewelry out.
How do you take out the ball with a nose ring at the end?
Remove a nose ring with a ball connection by positioning the pliers directly below the ball and grasping tightly. Hold the other end next to the ball with your hand. Stand over a napkin or bowl to keep the ball from becoming lost. Gently pull the ring away from the ball with the pliers until the ball falls out.
How do you take off a small hoop earring?
Where does a captive ring go?
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 expand 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 is a captive bead ring used for?
This is a popular piece of body jewelry because it conveniently allows the wearer to remove the ring by simply removing the captive bead, the bead is held firmly in place so that it will not easily fall out.
