Painting Safety Eyes
Sometimes you want different colored eyes, and they just don’t exist. There’s the creepy teddy bear ones, and neat kitty-cat eyes, sure. But when you wanna get specifically weird, you’re gonna have to paint them yourself.
You will need:
•Plastic safety eyes
•Nail Polish & Clear Coat (or acrylic spray paint)
•Rubbing Alcohol
•Sandpaper
•Cardboard box
Step 1: Sanding
First, sand the face of your eyes. Work in circular motions until you have no shiny patches. You can use any scrap of sandpaper, or an emery board in a pinch.
Step 2: Cleaning
Brush the dust off, and drop them in a small dish of rubbing alcohol. Meanwhile, poke small holes in a cardboard box to hold your eyes. We’re trying to remove all the dust and oils from the painting surface, so try not to handle them too much. Alcohol evaporates very quickly, so let them air dry for a few minutes on the box.
Step 3: Painting
Paint your eyes like you would nails. Depending on the color and coverage, they will need 2-4 thin coats. Dry in front of a fan between coats. (First picture is after 1 coat) If you find your polish is sinking down to the sides as it dries, try flipping them to dry upside down on the second or third coat. (Second picture) Finish them with a single clear coat for an extra shiny and durable finish.
You can also use a rattle can of acrylic spray paint, with the same steps. Work in multiple thin layers when painting. Depending on what I have on hand, I switch between polish and paint.
And that’s it! Once they’re dry and cured, they’re ready to use!
Peekaboo~