Painting Eyes ??

[SaltyBuckster]

Yea,I'm like a kid in a candy store as much as you all know.Yesterday I painted my first set of eyes.And you all know once I get started on something that I like doing,on we go,lol.I do need a couple of pointers though.I figured out that a finishing nail for me was the best tool,but I usually get one side perfect and the other a little off in some way.Longer nail,maybe ??Something to counteract my shaky right hand.

 

[CrappieHappy]

when i paint eyes on, i have it in the vise and rest my hand on the vise to steady. I use drill bits. .... I am FAR from perfect, i think its knowing/learning how much paint to have on the end and how much pressure to apply... I am all eager to learn as well, so yall post up....

 

[Jig Man]

I use paint pens....

 

[SaltyBuckster]

I've been playing pretty much all day and came to the conclusion that it can only get better,lol.Jig in hand worked better then jig in vise though for me.

 

[Len]

This idea was from someone else but I don't remember who.Spring type clothes pins hot glued to a 1/4" x 1-1/2" piece of wood. It works for me.Paint eyes on one side of head flip it over and do the other side.

 

[SaltyBuckster]

Now, that's amazing.Thank you very much.

 

[Lost Pole]

I've tried painting eyes one time…
Not again.

How are you guys doing it?
My problems were bc of the curve of the head.

 

[SaltyBuckster]

Use a nail with a little head and the circle part comes out perfect.It's hitting the center with the black that is getting me.

 

[toadfrog]

Next day off work I'll see if I can do pics of how I do it . I got to say the clothes pin idea is as cool as it gets.

 

[Nightprowler]

I'd like to see that.
NP

 

[ScottV]

I usually flatten my round heads with a pair of pliers if I'm planning on painting eyes on them. I also use drill bits.

 

[Jig Man]

Scott, that is a nice mount in your signature...

 

[SaltyBuckster]

Can't wait to get some other colors of vynal paint.All I have is black and red.