eye detail

Submitted by jen on 1/20/06 at 2:48 PM. ( taxiderming ) 207.200.116.7

What is the proper product to use for the tiny line of water that is on all eyes at the junction of the eye lid and eye? I am trying to be as correct as possible in recreating a living subject in taxidermy and realized I have been leaving that tiny detail out.
Thank you

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I like....

This response submitted by Joe V on 1/20/06 at 3:46 PM. ( ) 216.203.7.84

I like to use crylon triple thick gloss. If I am following you correctly you are talking about the wetness of the eye where it meets the eyelid right?
By the way good job for noticing the subtle detail. Keep looking at your reference photos. You will notice something different every time you study them.

Best of luck


Liquid Crystal

This response submitted by Mark H on 1/20/06 at 3:47 PM. ( haskees@netzero.net ) 63.17.14.79

I spray some Liquid Crystal into the cap and use a very fine paint brush and apply to the front and back corners and the fluid runs along the eyelid and meets in the middle. This gives your eyes a real natural moist look.


Joe

This response submitted by Mark H on 1/20/06 at 3:48 PM. ( haskees@netzero.net ) 63.17.14.79

We must've been typing at the same time, your just quicker!


I might type faster

This response submitted by Joe V. on 1/20/06 at 4:50 PM. ( ) 216.203.7.84

I might be faster but you explained the process alot better!


Two part epoxy

This response submitted by Travis on 1/20/06 at 10:10 PM. ( ) 24.154.66.11

I use two part epoxy. Just the kind you buy at any store. Clear of course


heres how i do it

This response submitted by terryr on 1/22/06 at 10:05 AM. ( ) 12.207.33.102

i use triple thick and i have made a mask that covers eye when i spray i hold the mask on eyebaLL AND spray - this accomplishes it in seconds


thank you

This response submitted by jen on 1/23/06 at 2:12 PM. ( ) 207.200.116.200

thank you


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