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I've been meaning to make this tutorial for a while!

This is how I make fursuit eyes. There really isn't a wrong way to do things as long as it looks good, is durable, and provides good vision though, so don't take this as an end-all, be-all method. Experimenting is half the fun of making costumes!

Hopefully the infographic provides enough explanation, but if you have any questions, definitely feel free to ask.

Here are some places to get the supplies needed for these:
• Buckram (paintable fine mesh fabric): [link]
Never bought from this store, but it looks good.
• Plastic sheets: [link]
I have bought from here and I can vouch for the quality. .03-.04 thickness is what I prefer, any thinner and it warps with the heat from the hot glue. Any thicker and it start becoming really hard to cut.
• Suede for eyelids: [link]
My secret to this? Swatches. Buy whatever fur you need for the costume and grab a swatch of the suede you want for the eyelids for a nominal fee. Their swatches are plenty large to get a pair of eyelids from. :3

The acrylic paint can be bought at any craft store, you don't have to go expensive with this. Same with paint pens.
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~SydneyitsSydneyYo 5 days ago  Hobbyist Artist
Nice...nice. :thumbsup:
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Mood: Joy ~blackroz112 May 11, 2013  Student Traditional Artist
do plastic bowls work for follow eyes? or is there a way to use the sheet plastic and get the same follow effect?

btw, this is awesome >w<
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~LobitaWorks May 11, 2013  Professional Artisan Crafter
Probably! I don't do following eyes, so I can only suggest you play around with and find something that works for you :D
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~blackroz112 May 11, 2013  Student Traditional Artist
k, thx! >w<
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*Mikkimoo27 May 1, 2013
so how did you paint these? because I've tried to paint mine and the paint clogged up the holes :(
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~LobitaWorks May 2, 2013  Professional Artisan Crafter
Just acrylic paint and a paint brush- you can use a straight pin or compressed air to get the paint out of the holes.
It was recommended to me to use Deco Color paint pens, as they don't gunk up the holes, but I have all these leftover paint tubes from college, so I just kinda use what I have!
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*Mikkimoo27 May 3, 2013
thank you :)
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~Creamypawz Apr 12, 2013  Student Filmographer
But one question:
Im from sweden so I don't understand this very much...
How do I like make the eyes be on the right place and don't fall off?
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~LobitaWorks Apr 12, 2013  Professional Artisan Crafter
I use hot glue to attach the eyes to the head.
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~Creamypawz Apr 13, 2013  Student Filmographer
aha,thanks :D
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