POST LENGTH & EARRING BACKER SOLUTIONS
The obvious solution for too long or short post earrings is to know what length works best for you...then there are little cheats that can help.
The obvious solution for too long or short post earrings is to know what length works best for you...then there are little cheats that can help.
For those with metal sensitivities, the following suggestions are options that work well with posts, ear wires and hoops with posts.
Silicone backers should be a tight fit and can be hard to put on.
The following suggestions may be helpful:
- TWIST them on and off - NOT push & pull
- For ear wires it may help to lightly lubricate the wire...not an issue with posts
HURTS TO SLEEP IN POST EARRINGS
|
POSTS TOO LONG
Find a combination of backers that are comfortable.
|
POSTS TOO SHORT
|
EARRING BACKERS TOO TIGHT OR TOO LOOSE TO FIT POST
POST EARRING IS TOO HEAVY AND FALLS FORWARD
POSSIBLE CAUSES;
|
EARRING BACKERS DISTORT EAR WIRES
HOW TO SHORTEN THE POST LENGTH ON GRADE 1 TITANIUM OR NIOBIUM POSTS
As ears continue to heal, inflammation is reduced and the need for longer posts may not be necessary. You have several options.
You can shorten the posts yourself by using FLUSH CUTTER PLIERS and a nail file. Change the size of your backer and add spacer discs
|
SHORTENING POST EARRINGS OTHER THAN GRADE 1 TITANIUM
Most jewelry tools are made for really soft metals, such as copper or dead soft metals before they are annealed (hardened), therefore your options are limited. If you are trying to shorten expensive earrings (gold, silver, platinum) it would be best to take them to a jeweler before ruining them. They will require cutting the post at the base and re-soldering.
Depending on how long your earring posts are, the following suggestions may be worth considering:
- find an earring backer that has more depth and takes up more room on the post
- double up on your earring backers and wear a soft silicone backer positioned at the tip of your post This works for many of my customers wearing grade 2 titanium healing earrings, where the post cannot be shortened.
- wear one or two silicone spacers behind your ear, but in front of the backer
- any combination of the suggestions above
I include appropriate earring backers with every earring purchase.
To prevent loss, your backers should be checked every time you put your earrings on, to make sure that they still fit tightly.