With externally threaded jewelry, those coarse threads on the end of the barbell have to pass through your piercing when inserted and removed, which is not only extremely uncomfortable, but can also tear and damage the tissue around it. This damage can result in irritation even for healed piercings.
Thereof, what does externally threaded mean?
Externally threaded jewelry means that the screw pattern is cut into the barbell, or part of the jewelry itself, that will pass through the body. … The receiving or ball end has the hole in it, which the jewelry will screw into. This type of jewelry is recommended for healed piercings.
Correspondingly, how do you install external threaded jewelry?
What is difference between internal and external thread?
Internal threads are threads on the inside of something, like a nut or a cap. External threads are threads on the outside, like the threads on a bolt or screw.
How do you unscrew internally threaded jewelry?
Grab the post or other end with one hand. Grab the ball or end with your free hand. Rotate counter clockwise(righty tighty lefty loosy) and unscrew the ball or end. Once the ball or end is free, rotate the jewelry out of the piercing.
What is a threadless piercing?
Threadless body jewelry consists of two pieces; the decorative end and the backing post (or barbell) that it fits into. All decorative ends must be bent slightly before use to ensure there is proper tension with the backing post.
Is Bodycandy internally threaded?
If the barbell is being screwed into, it is an internally threaded piece of jewelry. … This jewelry has an added benefit of being able to adjust how tightly the ball end fits by slightly bending the stem.
Is Threadless jewelry better?
Threadless is better for forward facing jewels. Pins are usually easier to use for jewelry that needs to be removed often. Threadless bars allow for smooth insertion.
How do you remove external threaded jewelry?
To remove externally or internally threaded jewellery, hold the flat back disc with one hand, hold the front with your other hand and rotate the ball/ or front part of the jewellery to the left (righty tighty – lefty loosy!) and unscrew until it comes apart.
