Archive for the 'eyeballs' Category

11 Jan

Setting Rocker Eyes In Bisque Doll Head

I am off work today and in the mood to do something tedious and annoying. Not really, but it has to be done, so today I’m going to put the rocker eyes that I built, into the dolly’s head.
I begin by gathering my supplies; plaster of paris, a bowl of water, a tiny spoon–a baby […]

25 Nov

Making Rocker Eyes Part 2

I chose German blown glass eyes for my rockers. Once have the shape of my rocker, I begin building up the structure with Apoxi Sculpt..have I mentioned I LOVE Apoxi Sculpt?

I place the eyes on the rods and build up the Apoxi around then. Then I set them aside for awhile. When the […]

04 Nov

Making Sleep Rocker Eyes For Bisque Doll; Part 1

I have here a 20″ 327 AM bisque doll. The head is missing its sleep eyes. They haven’t merely come loose, they are gone. The pate and wig are gone as well. I know she had sleep eyes because one side of her eye plaster is still in place. (See picture) Also, these […]