So now that you have the the UV sealed on the raw clay. Does the sculpted clay when cooked with doll not have a problem with it being under the sealed uv apoxy?
Hi Sarah 🙂 You are correct in your concern. If you watch my other tutorial, I do talk about this specifically, because it is a little controversial depending on who you talk to. I personally always cure the clay prior to applying any resin (in this video for the sake of time only, I didn't), however, many BJD doll eye artists (specifically the ones I've followed in Japan) do not cure the clay. They say it is not necessary, but they also are creating eyes for BJD, and not art dolls that will be baked. Either way, I still feel it's taking a big risk, as we all know that raw clay and certain plastics do not get along well. I have created test eyes without curing the clay first, and they are all surprisingly fine, but I do not feel the risk is worth it. Over time, who knows what it could do. If the clay is cured first, and then resin applied, this makes it more compatible for heat applications, especially when you use the right products 🙂
Thank you so much for all your information. I appreciate your expertise and you made it very clear. I believe I will cure the clay first before sealing. Love the realistic and magical eyes you make. I can only hope mine come close
Hi Kathy, it is a UV Beast torch light, it cannot be plugged in, battery operated only, but is the best "flash cure" UV torch I've ever used. You will still want to use a regular UV Lamp with the proper power to *fully* cure your resin, but this light works great for flash curing, which I do quite often. Here is my affiliate link to the same torch I use, amzn.to/3LaIVBa 😊
Im looking for the 6mm mold . I looked on Etsy and can't find it there. If I try Virgo's Alchemy site its no longer available. Can you advise me about where I could find them ? Your eyes are gorgeous!!
Hi Mary! Thank you for your interest! I’m currently in the process of moving into a new house, so I only have a few things listed. My molds are made to order, so until I get my studio set back up, I’ll have to wait before I can take additional orders. It won’t be long 😊
Thank You for your quick reply . can the same mold be used for polymer clay and resin or are they different ? Best of luvk with your move . Enjoy your new house. Ill keep my eyes open for your listing .
@@maryhermans6943 the molds were made for resin, but, many of my customers use them with polymer clay as well. You are more than welcome, and thank you so much!
Awe that is wonderful to know it helped ❤️ Thanks for watching! Yes, my shop has been on vaca mode for awhile because a rather large supply order of mine was sorta stuck in customs. It was released finally, so I’m expected to reopen soon :-) I have both 1st and second series molds in 4mm as well as a new combo mold with 3, 4 and 5mm ❤️
I was surfing resin videos on TH-cam and I came across your eye videos. I am just curious why do you make so many eyes, what do you need them for? Thank you 😊
Hi there! There is a huge niche for eye making if you are familiar with OOAK art doll sculpture, figurative art dolls, custom dolls, BJD dolls, Reborn dolls, Silicone dolls, Obitsu, Blythe, taxidermy, Hollywood props and special effects...etc Eyes are extremely important for the aesthetic quality of a finished piece, and its honestly one of the most important aspects for many artists and collectors. Eyes are also being used in more and more mixed media projects and jewelry. They are used for such a wide variety of applications, it's hard to really give just a single answer 💗
Incredible ❤one question.if it was already answered i apologise,since i didnt get to watch all videos in full...how long do you leave the eye under the uv light?when using this method or when using digital art pupils?ty in advance,and keep up the amazing work!
Thank you 😊 It depends on the thickness of your layers and/or domes, and the type of resin and the type of light. Thinner layers can actually take longer, and under direct UV lamp 3-4 mins. UV Resin Hard takes longer to cure, Padico cures much faster. UV Resin hard is one of the best if you plan to bake eyes in polymer clay, but you have to make sure it is 100% cured. I will cure until there is no tacky or sticky feeling to the the surface using my finger on the side to test. If you touch the surface and it clouds, its not fully cured. Fully cured UV resin should be smooth like glass, and not feel tacky or sticky. UV flashlight torches are only good for flash cures, you will need to complete the curing process under an appropriate UV lamp with at least 36 watt power. I use a 48 watt UV nail lamp. The lower the watts, the longer it will take to fully cure. Hope this helps!
@VirgosAlchemy wow!this is the absolute best and most informative answer i have recived on any topic😊what can say...lady,u rock!!😁and yes it helps A LOT!
@@blackpoppy1159 awe yay! Well I’m glad I could help 😊❤️ I always tell folks not to pay attention to the times they give, because it varies too much from situation to situation. It can take much longer, or shorter time depending on all the different variables. *hugs*
Hi there, I don’t really have any one place I get mine and I don’t usually make suggestions because it also depends on the size you need… BUT if you visit www.OOAKartistemporium.com you can find a nice selection of microbeads in smaller sizes. Also, Michaels has a brand that I also use (as seen in my video). Thanks!
@@sarahschwab3255 that is correct, micro beads or "caviar beads" do not have holes. You can also look for them as "no-hole beads" and should find them, but the term "microbeads" should generate search results with the correct type of bead, without holes 🙂
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Besides this is a great tutorial. I'll commened aswell in the hope you will be recommended by TH-cam and be seen by more people
Awe! Thank you! How nice 😊 I appreciate your support!
Great informative video! Thanks for sharing your techniques
You are most welcome! Thank you for watching!! 🙂
Awesome. Thank you
Thank you! And you are most welcome! 🙂
@@VirgosAlchemy I stopped years ago to make babies. Bought all the stuff. But couldn’t do the eyes. I’m going to try again
@@mstormy Yay!! Well, I wish you all the best luck, and if you run into any trouble, let me know if I can help you troubleshoot 🙂
Where do I find that tacky stuff that keeps the eye in place on the cork?🤔🤔🤔
Hi! All that is, is sticky tack putty 🙂 You can find it on Amazon ❤ amzn.to/3MtDsqt
So now that you have the the UV sealed on the raw clay. Does the sculpted clay when cooked with doll not have a problem with it being under the sealed uv apoxy?
Hi Sarah 🙂 You are correct in your concern. If you watch my other tutorial, I do talk about this specifically, because it is a little controversial depending on who you talk to. I personally always cure the clay prior to applying any resin (in this video for the sake of time only, I didn't), however, many BJD doll eye artists (specifically the ones I've followed in Japan) do not cure the clay. They say it is not necessary, but they also are creating eyes for BJD, and not art dolls that will be baked. Either way, I still feel it's taking a big risk, as we all know that raw clay and certain plastics do not get along well. I have created test eyes without curing the clay first, and they are all surprisingly fine, but I do not feel the risk is worth it. Over time, who knows what it could do. If the clay is cured first, and then resin applied, this makes it more compatible for heat applications, especially when you use the right products 🙂
Thank you so much for all your information. I appreciate your expertise and you made it very clear. I believe I will cure the clay first before sealing. Love the realistic and magical eyes you make. I can only hope mine come close
@@sarahschwab3255 awe thank you, and yours will be great too! You’ll see ❤️☺️
Where did you get your UV light? And does it have a option? For being plugged in?
Hi Kathy, it is a UV Beast torch light, it cannot be plugged in, battery operated only, but is the best "flash cure" UV torch I've ever used. You will still want to use a regular UV Lamp with the proper power to *fully* cure your resin, but this light works great for flash curing, which I do quite often. Here is my affiliate link to the same torch I use, amzn.to/3LaIVBa 😊
@@VirgosAlchemy Thank you I bought the uvBeast2.Yes! I love it.Thank you so much,
@@kathydaniel2718 yay!! You are most welcome ❤️
Im looking for the 6mm mold . I looked on Etsy and can't find it there. If I try Virgo's Alchemy site its no longer available. Can you advise me about where I could find them ?
Your eyes are gorgeous!!
Hi Mary! Thank you for your interest! I’m currently in the process of moving into a new house, so I only have a few things listed. My molds are made to order, so until I get my studio set back up, I’ll have to wait before I can take additional orders. It won’t be long 😊
Thank You for your quick reply . can the same mold be used for polymer clay and resin or are they different ? Best of luvk with your move . Enjoy your new house. Ill keep my eyes open for your listing .
@@maryhermans6943 the molds were made for resin, but, many of my customers use them with polymer clay as well. You are more than welcome, and thank you so much!
This tutorial is exactly what I was looking for. Are you 4 mm eye molds available for purchase on Etsy?
Awe that is wonderful to know it helped ❤️ Thanks for watching! Yes, my shop has been on vaca mode for awhile because a rather large supply order of mine was sorta stuck in customs. It was released finally, so I’m expected to reopen soon :-) I have both 1st and second series molds in 4mm as well as a new combo mold with 3, 4 and 5mm ❤️
Oh great! I’m interested in the 3,4,5 mm combo! Will be checking your Etsy shop when I get back from the store, thanks!👍👌👍💃🏻
@@whimsysparrow6487 I’m still temporarily on vaca mode, and have not uploaded the combo mold listing yet, but its coming ❤️❤️❤️
I was surfing resin videos on TH-cam and I came across your eye videos.
I am just curious why do you make so many eyes, what do you need them for?
Thank you 😊
Hi there! There is a huge niche for eye making if you are familiar with OOAK art doll sculpture, figurative art dolls, custom dolls, BJD dolls, Reborn dolls, Silicone dolls, Obitsu, Blythe, taxidermy, Hollywood props and special effects...etc Eyes are extremely important for the aesthetic quality of a finished piece, and its honestly one of the most important aspects for many artists and collectors. Eyes are also being used in more and more mixed media projects and jewelry. They are used for such a wide variety of applications, it's hard to really give just a single answer 💗
Wow😮 I had no idea 🤷🏻♀️ thank you for the information. I will research it, it may be something I want to try and do 🙋🏻♀️ thanks again
@@SAMIAM4YOU you are more than welcome, and I hope you do! Its a lot of fun ❤️
Incredible ❤one question.if it was already answered i apologise,since i didnt get to watch all videos in full...how long do you leave the eye under the uv light?when using this method or when using digital art pupils?ty in advance,and keep up the amazing work!
Thank you 😊 It depends on the thickness of your layers and/or domes, and the type of resin and the type of light. Thinner layers can actually take longer, and under direct UV lamp 3-4 mins. UV Resin Hard takes longer to cure, Padico cures much faster. UV Resin hard is one of the best if you plan to bake eyes in polymer clay, but you have to make sure it is 100% cured. I will cure until there is no tacky or sticky feeling to the the surface using my finger on the side to test. If you touch the surface and it clouds, its not fully cured. Fully cured UV resin should be smooth like glass, and not feel tacky or sticky. UV flashlight torches are only good for flash cures, you will need to complete the curing process under an appropriate UV lamp with at least 36 watt power. I use a 48 watt UV nail lamp. The lower the watts, the longer it will take to fully cure. Hope this helps!
@VirgosAlchemy wow!this is the absolute best and most informative answer i have recived on any topic😊what can say...lady,u rock!!😁and yes it helps A LOT!
@@blackpoppy1159 awe yay! Well I’m glad I could help 😊❤️ I always tell folks not to pay attention to the times they give, because it varies too much from situation to situation. It can take much longer, or shorter time depending on all the different variables. *hugs*
@@VirgosAlchemy 🤗
Where do you get the microbeads?
Hi there, I don’t really have any one place I get mine and I don’t usually make suggestions because it also depends on the size you need… BUT if you visit www.OOAKartistemporium.com you can find a nice selection of microbeads in smaller sizes. Also, Michaels has a brand that I also use (as seen in my video). Thanks!
Micro beads? Do they not have a hole in them?
@@sarahschwab3255 that is correct, micro beads or "caviar beads" do not have holes. You can also look for them as "no-hole beads" and should find them, but the term "microbeads" should generate search results with the correct type of bead, without holes 🙂