From: Jimsan777-AT-aol.com Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 16:32:15 EST Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Puppet Eyes To: puptcrit-driftline.org-AT-lists.driftline.org For large ball or egg or spoon shaped eyes, take some light-weight (very thin) styrene...buy it in sheets at plastic suppliers, cut off small pieces and heat them with a heat gun...I wear fireplace gloves for this operation. Using a ball or other solid for the model, as the styrene begins to soften, you can pull the stretchy styrene over the "ball" and form your sphere for an eye. I've made 6 inch, 1 inch and several sizes in between for eyes. You can make "Big Bird" eyes or Grover type. Other tips using sytrene is to have a helper "pull" the edges of the hot styrene over the ball. Once the styrene begins to soften it needs to be worked. Attach the wooden ball model or whatever shape you prefer to a base which can be held in a vise while you "pull" multiple eyes over the model. You are most welcome JIm Gamble _______________________________________________ List address: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org Admin interface: http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org Archives: http://www.driftline.org
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