Clickers are rings with a hinged segment that can be opened and closed. They're a very popular jewelry choice for septums and come in different styles and materials. What makes them so great is how easy they are to wear. You don’t have to keep up with threaded balls or other small parts that can sometimes be hard to use and easy to lose. If you have a septum piercing and haven’t tried one out, you might consider wearing clickers like these.
Want to level up your clicker rings? In the video below we'll be going over different styles of clickers we carry that you may not be familiar with. But for quick access you can use these shortcut links if you'd like to read about each style with pictures: Basic clickers | Shaped Clickers | Side Set Clickers | Navel Clickers | Nipple Clickers
We can’t talk about clickers without going over the classic clicker ring. It’s round, very trendy and it comes in a variety of styles, gauge sizes and materials. It's a great switch to make from the classic captive bead ring, too, because it's easy to take on and off!
You may have heard these referred to as 'lip rings' but they can just as easily fit in a double helix piercing. This style is popular for septum piercings. It can also be worn in other piercings such as nostril, lip, or ear cartilage.
Though you can wear a clicker ring in your daith, we also have daith clickers. These are oval shaped, 16 gauge and designed to fit in your daith piercing as well as in other ear cartilage piercings like your rook and other piercing locations like your eyebrow.
Next we have some interesting clicker shapes like these hexagon, square, teardrop and triangle clickers. These clickers can be worn in your septum and ear cartilage.
If you want something different for your ear cartilage piercings, you can’t go wrong with these heart and moon shaped clickers.
Now let’s look at the side set clickers. What makes these different is that the gems or designs on these clickers are on the outer part of the rings, which makes these perfect for lobe or helix piercings. Depending on the design, you can also wear these in your eyebrow or bottom lip, and double it for snake bite piercings. Piercings they wouldn't work in include the madonna piercing and dahlia piercing, because of their placement on the facial anatomy. They may work very well in a vertical labret piercing however, they often do well in piercings where a curved barbell is used.
Next, let’s look at different styles of navel clickers. For a sleek look we have the rail clickers. To open these, hold the rail tight while pulling the hinge.These are 14 gauge and are great for navel, eyebrow and ear cartilage piercings.
If you like this style, then we have other more ornate clicker navels like these.
Let’s talk about nipple clickers now. These can look a little different. For example the halo nipple clicker that has two hinged sections. To open these, tightly hold the longer hinged section and pull the other side. Once it opens, continue holding the hinged section and pull the wearable post. Insert it, close the longer hinged section first and then the other section.
If you like the seamless look of the halo clickers, we also have nipple clickers that have the hinge mechanism in the back like this one.
And we can’t forget the flat top nipple clickers like these.
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If you have other ear piercings, like a helix, daith, rook or even just your lobes, you can also wear your clicker rings there.
Let us show you how to insert a septum clicker.
Clickers come in a variety of sizes, colors, and designs. Stacking them can make for a very cool look! Some of our ideas are below but the options are limitless and you can use your imagination to come up with all kinds of new looks.
Getting a new septum clicker is exciting, but many people encounter issues when trying to wear them. One common problem is the clicker getting stuck in the septum. To avoid this, follow these simple steps before you wear your clicker:
Before putting on your septum clicker, ensure that you can easily open and close it with your hands. If you encounter difficulty, it's crucial to make adjustments to prevent any issues later on.
If your clicker is too loose, use your fingers to gently and slightly close the ring. If this doesn't work, employ a pair of ring closing pliers to make the adjustment. Remember to be gentle to avoid damaging the jewelry.
If the clicker is too tight, gently pull the ring apart with your hands. If this proves challenging, use a pair of ring opening pliers to make the necessary adjustment. Always exercise caution to prevent any damage to the clicker.
Once you've made the required adjustments, your septum clicker should be easy to put in and take out, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free experience.
So you’ve got a clicker, but it’s not closing right? If your clicker doesn’t close tightly, use ring closing pliers to adjust it.
If your ring is too small and it doesn’t close, you’ll need to use ring opening pliers.
As you can see, pliers make it easier to adjust your clicker. If you don’t have any, we highly recommend getting these tools.They’re essential tools to add to your jewelry collection. You can buy pliers and other helpful tools on our site, bodyartforms.com!
Small clicker rings can be easy to adjust, but what about large gauged clickers? If you use a clicker ring that’s larger than 12 gauge, we recommend using ring pliers to adjust your clickers.
If your clicker is loose and won’t close properly, you will need to use ring closing pliers like these.
If the clicker is too tight and the hinge won’t open, you will need to use ring opening pliers like these.
Using ring pliers makes it easier to adjust your clicker, but if you don’t have any, you can try using your hands.
Do you have a clicker with gems or a unique design that needs adjustment? We'll show you how to adjust a delicate clicker with your hands and with ring pliers. Over time clickers can get loose and start spreading apart. If your delicate clicker has gems or shapes, you'll want to try adjusting it with your hands first, so that you don’t damage the piece.
We recommend using gloves to get a good grip on the clicker. Start by opening the hinge as you will be adjusting it with the hinge open. Squeeze both sides with your fingers very gently. Check the fit often by closing and opening it. Very slowly and gently keep squeezing until the hinge closes and is no longer loose.
It’s a difference of a fraction of a millimeter, so you probably won’t feel the clicker moving or even see the difference with your eye. Testing the closing is the only way to tell if you’re getting closer.
If you go too far and the ring is too small, pull the sides away from each other very slowly until the hinge closes properly.
If you need to use ring closing pliers to close the clicker, place the ring between the grooves as close to the hinge as possible. You want to be careful and squeeze very gently so you don’t damage the clicker.
If the clicker is too tight and the hinge won’t open with your hands, you will need to use ring opening pliers. Hold the hinge with one hand and with the other, insert the pliers in the ring and align the ring’s edges with the divots and lightly squeeze until the hinge opens and closes properly.
Whether you’re using your hands or jewelry pliers, a little pressure goes a long way. Over adjusting the clicker can affect the gem settings and cause the gems to fall out, so be careful so that you don’t damage the gems or design.
Have you ever struggled with closing a flat top clicker ring? It can be tricky, especially if the hinge doesn’t seem to fit properly. Don’t worry, though! In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to adjust a flat top clicker so it closes perfectly every time.
Flat top clickers are often made with thicker metal, especially around the hinge area. This can make them tougher to adjust using just your hands. But no need to stress! The right tools can make this job much easier.
Sometimes, the hinge on your clicker might not close properly because it’s too loose. Here’s how to fix that:
Important: Be careful not to over-tighten while the hinge is closed. Doing so could make it too tight to open again.
If you accidentally tighten the clicker too much and it won’t open, don’t panic! You can fix this using ring opening pliers:
And that’s it! With a little patience and the right tools, your flat top clicker should now be perfectly adjusted.
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