Im having trouble with my deer eyes.I keep scratching the eye while tucking the eye skin.What tool do most of you all use for this?
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I use a metal dental pick to tuck mine with and I don't recall EVER scratching an eye. If you're using the acrylic eyes, I personally don't think they're a good choice for a beginner. You should be using a WOODEN STICK of sorts to tuck them with. I know the acrylics are good and they're less expensive, but I know people who've lost eyes and use prosthetic ones and they aren't made of acrylic either. Modern glass eyes are a hard product to beat for realism.
I use Joe Meder eyes.
I use Joe Meder eyes.
What are you using to build your eye detail with. If your using a clay that is abrasive this may have some effect. I use Critter Clay for the most part and never have experienced any problems.
George is correct on his post. Use glass eyes only!
1. Also, just how "thick" is the skin that you are tucking? Is it relaxed or somewhat tuff or stiff?
2. Try taking your "tucking" tool and dip it in the liquid rubber which is available in a can at most hardware stores and wally-world. Only use a THIN coat and allow it to dry. This will provide a softer, but strong coating.
3. Wood is also a good choice and you can "whittle" an effective, quality tool that will work. However, the wood will swell from moisture over a period of time if it is not coated with a protective film such as polyurathane.
hope the tips above help.
Laters,
Mr Kim
I think not! Eppley eyes(plastic) are some of the best on the market as far as I'm concerned. You do have to use extra caution with them but the depth is incredible. I used to use a craft stick tapered on the end like George said until I got the plastic eye tucking tool from one of Hilton's reps. at convention. Steve, give Hilton Eppley a call at 888-398-1546 and get his new catalog. You'll not be sorry. Trust me, I'm no seasoned pro but I know what works! Peace- Jeff F.
The Eppley eyes are glass coated, but can be scratched. All my students use them here, and all my customers get them. They have advantages over glass. Glass eyes do look great too, but its all in the shape, and that "warmness" that Eppley eyes have. I use T pins and an artist brush, so no scratches here.