If you have already tried on your new belly button ring, remove it.  

            Do not attempt to cut the PTFE while you are wearing the belly button ring.

            Remove the top ball and snip the end to the desired length.  

            Use clean, sharp scissors and cut it on a sharp diagonal, not straight across.  

            Do not take off the charm or dangle end of any belly button ring. 

           *If you have a maternity belly ring, be sure not to cut it too  short.  

            You want to leave plenty of growing room.

            Push the ball firmly back onto the bar and turn slowly until you feel it catch.  

            It may take you a few times to get it right.  If the ball looks a little crooked at first, don't worry. 

            It will look great when you put the belly button ring back in.  Remember the PTFE is very flexible.

            Twist the ball on and off a few turns to set the new threads

                  Take the ball completely off and sanitize with warm water and antibacterial soap, then reinsert your               new, custom fit belly button ring.  Be sure to push down on the ball as you are twisting it back on.

Rethreading Acrylic Balls on PTFE Belly Button Rings

The PTFE can sometimes become stripped out.  You will know this has happened if the ball keeps on turning and does not catch.  If that happens, simply cut a tiny bit off of the                                              end at a sharp angle and try again using a steel ball to set the threads.