What materials are suitable for use in piercings?
Q: How do I remove a BCR (Ball Closure Ring)? A: BCR’s (CBR Captive Bead Rings) have a ball that had two ‘dimples’ in it, the ring is opened and the ring engages in the ‘dimples’. You can remove the ring by using a special pair of pliers known as circlip pliers (they are used primarily in the automotive industry) or use the ‘proper’ ring opening pliers. Here you can see a illustration of where you need to apply pressure to, for removal of the ball. We also have a video clip showing this. Q: The Ball just falls out of my BCR, why? A: You have over stressed the BCR, you need to compress it with a pair of closing pliers. See a video clip showing this. Q: How do I remove a barbell? A: Most barbells can be removed by a simple unscrewing action, they are normally (I haven’t come across one) a standard thread, i.e. anticlockwise to undo, see the diagram. On some barbells only one ball unscrews, these are good for using in the tongue piercing, as you fit them with the fixed ball at the top, en
