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• Method 1 of 3: Convert earrings with a plug
• Method 2 of 3: Adjust dangling earrings
• Method 3 of 3: Make clip earrings comfortable

If you wear clip earrings you have probably noticed that there is more choice for pierced ears than for you. Fortunately, you can convert any kind of pierced earrings into clip earrings with a converter. The type of converter you use depends on the type of earrings you are converting and whether or not you should keep the original earring. Once you convert your earrings, adjust them so you can wear them all day long.

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Method 1 of 3: Convert earrings with a plug

1. Buy earring converters. You can buy earring converters online or at a local hobby store. The converters are usually with the items to make jewelry.Look for a transducer that has a small tube or loop on the back.
   • Most plugs will fit into the barrel of the inverter, but check plug size to be sure.
2. Insert the plug into the barrel. Slide the plug into the barrel of the inverter. Then bend the plug about 90 °. By bending the stud, your earrings will get a more natural position on your ear.
   • Use a slow steady motion to bend the plug. If the plugs are quite thick, bend them with pliers before inserting them into the barrel.
   • Once you bend the studs, the earrings can no longer be used as piercing earrings.
   EXPERT TIP

   Try an inverter without bending. If you don't want to bend the plug or if you want to keep the option open to wear the earring in a hole, you can use a converter that does not require bending. Just put the plug in the barrel and then put in the earrings. The earrings hang under your earlobe. Piercing buttons are usually located in the middle of your earlobe so it can look a bit crazy using such a converter.

   • Stud earrings are better suited for transducers without bending.

Method 2 of 3: Adjust dangling earrings

1. Buy fish hook converters. Go online or check the jewelry section of your local hobby store. Look for converters made for fish hook earrings. These converters replace the hook for holes instead of working next to it.
   • These transducers have a small extra ring on the front that will be used to attach the earring.
2. Remove the fishing hook. Use jewelry pliers to gently remove the piece that is going through your ear. Open the small ring on the inverter and place it around the hole on the pierced earring. Use the pliers to close the ring. Your earrings are now ready to be worn.
   • If you don't want to remove the fishing hook, you can use a ring converter.
3. Use a ring converter. A ring converter is a thin metal ring that you attach to the pierced earring. If you are using this with a fish hook earring, use your pliers to seal the opening of the pierced earring first. As soon as the fishing hook is closed, hang it on the ring converter.
   • This method is one of the fastest. The pierced earring remains intact because you don't have to remove any parts.
   • Keep in mind that this kind of converter will lengthen your earring.
   • If the pierced earring is heavy, you may need to use a fishhook converter.

Method 3 of 3: Make clip earrings comfortable

1. Use clip pads. Go to a jewelry store or other jewelry store and purchase clip ear cushions. Some pads use adhesive to stick to the clips. Other cushions slide over the clips to give your ears some extra padding. If you are using adhesive pads, the foam should be placed on the side of the clip that touches the back of your earlobe.
   • Most of these pads are reusable.
   • You can also get these foam-backed adhesive pads from a DIY or hobby store. Cut the pads to the size you need.
2. Untie the tongue. The most common types of clip converters are paddle back clips. These clips have a metal tongue so that your clips fit snugly and tightly. If your ears hurt, use tweezers, a thin screwdriver, or a clip comfort wrench to gently lift the tongue. Lift the tongue slightly and then try on your earring to see how it feels. Continue this until you find a position that is tight but comfortable.
   • If you loosen the tongue too much, the earrings will not stick to your ear.
   • Lifting the tongue too quickly can break the tongue.
   • A comfort key is a special tool used to adjust clip earrings. You should be able to find one where you bought your other supplies.
3. Only wear them for a short time. If cushions and loosening the tongue don't help, you may need to limit the amount of time you wear your earrings. Your earrings may be fine for the first few hours you wear them and then start to hurt later. You can also wear some earrings all day and others only for a few hours.
   • It can help to wear your clip earrings at home first to see how your ears feel after a while. Then you know how long you can wear every pair of earrings you have.
4. Clean your ears and earrings. To clean your earrings, mix a drop of baby shampoo with water and use a cotton swab or soft toothbrush to clean them. Rinse quickly with cool water and use a hairdryer on a cool setting or a soft towel to dry them off. There is no general rule for cleaning earrings, but earrings that you wear more often should be cleaned more often.
   • Avoid using acidic things like vinegar or soda when cleaning.
   • If you notice anything green on your earrings, use a toothpick, soft toothbrush, or cotton swab to remove it.
   • Put alcohol on a cotton ball or cotton pad to clean your ears. This will remove bacteria.