Nakitaninja Posted May 1, 2011 So I spent yesterday upgrading Nana's eyes and eyelashes. It was totally harrowing gluing the eyelashes to the inside of her sweet head but with the help of a needle, tweezers and tenacity it all worked out. I also went by Kerbey Doll Shoppe and checked out what they had available and picked up a pair of HUGE 24 mm Rurikon eyes. These also require modification because they do not fit snuggly inside the DDH-02. After much sanding and work these are the results: Nana's-New-Eyelashes2 by dollflip, on Flickr Nana's-New-Eyelashes by dollflip, on Flickr I really love the eyelashes- they give her sweet face a little more depth and the huge, dark eyes really work well on all DDs. I just never fit her with them because of the subtractive mod to the eyes- it can be difficult to get them just right. I love her even more now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alphakitty Posted May 1, 2011 I love when Dollfies have eyelashes, it looks so nice! I've always wanted to try it, but I have no idea how to put them in. ^^: Nana looks extra-sweet with them, and I love the huge eyes! That color is wonderful on her. DD Family: Mari, Saber Lily, Marisa, Soniko, Noumi, Kirino, Kuroneko, Sakura (DD Sakuno), Aerie, Akira, Kiki, Koko, Rose (DDS Mariko), Kureha, Ryoko, Lucy, Haruka, Rise, Extra & Alter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nakitaninja Posted May 1, 2011 Hey thanks! I can post about the eyelash trauma if you like. I know Mitsuki has done it too so she might have a better method. Mine involved lots of cursing, plastic cement and freaking out. ^^ Seriously, I can post about it later. It's not for the feint of heart but I think the results are worth it in the long run. It's definitely NOT harder than actually doing a face-up so.... there that. Thank you for your sweet compliments. I really appreciate it and so does Nana. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galvatim Posted May 1, 2011 She looks very pretty! I really like those eyes. The eyelashes are a great touch too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirNarwhal Posted May 1, 2011 Nakitaninja said: Hey thanks! I can post about the eyelash trauma if you like. I know Mitsuki has done it too so she might have a better method. Mine involved lots of cursing, plastic cement and freaking out. ^^ Seriously, I can post about it later. It's not for the feint of heart but I think the results are worth it in the long run. It's definitely NOT harder than actually doing a face-up so.... there that. Thank you for your sweet compliments. I really appreciate it and so does Nana. As stupid as this sounds, wouldn't you be able to use thin magnetic strips on the eyelashes and another set behind the face above the eye to just magnetically attach them? I don't know how heavy the eyelashes are so I don't know if it would work, but you can get sticky magnetic strips that won't strip the vinyl that are about 1mm thick. Now I'm tempted to try this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h4y4sh1 Posted May 1, 2011 I love the eye lashes. Please post how you stick them. I would really like to try it too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nakitaninja Posted May 1, 2011 Eyelash tutorial GET: http://www.dollfiedreams.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=400 Just for y'all- because you(s) guys are the best. ^^ @Sir: Vinyl is pretty resistant to the glue and you can take it off (much like the hot glue with permanent eyes) with a teeny bit of acrylic thinner. I'm not overly concerned about the stripping the vinyl since I am using the glue on the inside of her head and -while it may not be face-up friendly- it's a plastic friendly adhesive. I think a magnet that small wouldn't hold extremely well? I know eyelashes aren't heavy but they are a b**** to place correctly. I really didn't want to have to go through it again if the magnet didn't work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirNarwhal Posted May 1, 2011 Nakitaninja said: Eyelash tutorial GET: http://www.dollfiedreams.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=400 Just for y'all- because you(s) guys are the best. ^^ @Sir: Vinyl is pretty resistant to the glue and you can take it off (much like the hot glue with permanent eyes) with a teeny bit of acrylic thinner. I'm not overly concerned about the stripping the vinyl since I am using the glue on the inside of her head and -while it may not be face-up friendly- it's a plastic friendly adhesive. I think a magnet that small wouldn't hold extremely well? I know eyelashes aren't heavy but they are a b**** to place correctly. I really didn't want to have to go through it again if the magnet didn't work! Haha, yeah; I saw your tutorial and it makes much more sense. Great tutorial btw! I may have to try it one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pupi Posted May 1, 2011 Yay, she's extremely sweet! I like her a lot >< Those eyes looks really good with blond hairs... enthusiast pasta girl - she/her - power bi Mini Mode Lab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldylox Posted May 1, 2011 You're right, those eyes are HUGE! But so pretty too..... I like the eyelash look but I have yet to try doing it. Maybe if I decide to do it, I'll give Mamimi some. She's adorable for sure! Billy I gave up counting the girls I own, they keep multiplying and won't stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mitsuki Posted May 2, 2011 Wow! She looks so beautiful! Those big dark eyes do make her adorable. Those eyelashes are the perfect touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticFantastic Posted May 2, 2011 I feel like I'm late to the party! Then again I guess TECHNICALLY even though my comment here is late I knew about this little operation yesterday! ^^; Nana looks really cute - I love those eyes! Volks' site is sold out of the 22's which I thought were really nice ;_; Did they have any at Kirby Lane when you were there? Nana has such a cute face she looks so worried - I just wanna give her a big hug and comfort her! :3 Please visit my YouTube channel for helpful DD tips, tutorials, and reviews! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halcyon Posted May 2, 2011 Nana's new look is breath-taking!! She's so beautiful! I think her new eyes and eyelashes fit her very well. Just a little freaking out and cursing, eh? It's about time you join the eyelashes "club." DD 娘 - Dollfie Dream® Daughters {1} : DDS [ユ-ピィ] - Euphie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nakitaninja Posted May 3, 2011 PlasticFantastic said: Nana looks really cute - I love those eyes! Volks' site is sold out of the 22's which I thought were really nice ;_; Did they have any at Kirby Lane when you were there? They did! But only 24's and the one pair. There was a lot of sanding involved to get them to fit and it was really tough not to mess up- one slip and you've borked everything. I kind of did a little bit but I was able to repair the damage and now you can't tell. My mutant ability of being relatively handy... comes in.... handy. (Obviously I need to get some sleep) I'll go update the KL thread with what they had- it wasn't much so don't get your hopes up too high. ^^;;;; Thank you for the kind comments everyone! It's been an epic struggle customizing her because I cannot make up my mind. I think I am getting closer. ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites