Studs Guide

The Stud Guide

Styles & How to Fit Them

This quick guide covers the most popular types of studs and how to fit them safely and comfortably.

Stud Types

INTERNAL FLATBACK STUDS
An internal thread means an attachment with a thread on which screws into the post.

PUSH-FIT FLATBACK STUDS
Push-Fit Studs include a pin on the attachment which slots into the post. (see more below)

EXTERNAL BARBELL STUDS
External thread means there is a hole in the ball that the post screws into. The front of the barbell is fixed.

BUTTERFLY BACK STUDS
Butterfly backs have a post attached to the front, with a butterfly shaped piece which slides onto the back.

Fitting Internal Flatback Studs

SIMPLY SCREW TOGETHER TO SECURE: Fit the stem into your piercing from the back, then insert the screw into the stem and rotate clockwise to tighten fully.

SIMPLY UNSCREW TO REMOVE: Hold the back of the jewellery and rotate the front anti-clockwise to unscrew

Fitting External Barbell Studs

SIMPLY SCREW TOGETHER TO SECURE: Unscrew the ball from the stem, fit the stem into your piercing from the front, then twist the ball on at the back to tighten fully.

SIMPLY UNSCREW TO REMOVE: Hold the front of the jewellery and twist the ball anti-clockwise to unscrew

Fitting Push-Fit Flatback Studs

PUSH THE PIN INTO THE STEM TO CLOSE: The pin has a slight bend which when inserted, acts as a tension point that helps to hold the pieces together securely

SIMPLY PULL APART TO REMOVE: You may need to use a slight twisting motion if it’s a little tight

USE THE STEM TO RE-BEND THE PIN: After multiple changeouts you may need to re-bend the pin

Selecting the right earring thickness for your piercing

The method used when you had your ears pierced often determines the thickness (gauge) of the jewellery you should wear.

NEEDLE PIERCING If your ears were pierced by a professional using the needle method, it is likely you were pierced with 1.2mm gauge or thicker.

PIERCING GUN If your ears were pierced using a piercing gun, it is likely you were pierced with either a 0.9 to 1mm gauge.

We want you to be super comfortable when wearing your Tish jewellery so always check the thickness (gauge) before purchasing. If you are still unsure, reach out to a professional piercer for more guidance.