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How to Measure a BCR
How to measure a BCR (ball closure ring).
Ball closure rings can be used in multiple body parts and therefore come in a huge range of sizes. It is important to know the correct size you need in order to maintain a healthy piercing otherwise it could migrate, take much longer to heal or just reject completely.
If you are using a ball closure ring on a new piercing you should always allow room for swelling, this is the same with all piercings, your initial barbell will always be longer than necessary to allow for this …or it should be anyways. If there is no room for swelling it can cause problems and take far longer to heal than necessary.
Once your piercing is healed you may wish to downsize to a smaller BCR, this is where it can be confusing as its easy to forget what size you already have meaning its tricky to work out what size you want next.
All of our piercings are measured internally, so on a ring, whether it is a horseshoe, circular barbell, hinged segment ring or in this case a BCR it is always the inside diameter that we display. Have a look at the picture below which better explains how the measurement is taken.
For measuring tools, gauge wheels and BCR opening pliers you can get them here.
Check out our other blog pages for dozens of other FAQ’s and How To Guides Including a size comparison chart for converting millimetres into gauge.
