Shiney Eyes

[Magicman]

Here's a little tip I found out about at the Evansville Show, its a product called
"Mod Podge" you can get it at Hobby Lobby 4 oz's $4.49 there are 3 kinds, you want the one that dries clear. You paint it on the eyes, it goes on milky looking but dries clear and bright. The man who told me about it had all his carvings eyes coated with it he carved Santa's and they looked super. Just a little tip.
Larry

[TreeWizard]

It's good stuff, I've used for quite some time for eyes. I think I first saw it used by my wife when she used to make collages.

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Thanks Larry, I will give it a try.

Dave

[bigjohn1895]

will that hold up out side ive been looking for a way to make my carved eyes shine on my chainsaw carvings thats easyer then using 2 part epoxy

[Dileon]

I use clear nail polish.

[jimmy joe]

Thanks Larry and Di . Both good idea's .

[RiverOtterRustics]

Hey great tip I'm going to try that! Thanks.

[Lynn O. Doughty]

Unfortunately, Mod Podge gives a satin finish and is not as hard as Epoxy. Epoxy stays bright and glossy and is hard enough to stand up to peoples fingers.

[captboba]

I don't know if it would last outside but, a drop of thin CA glue works on small eyes. I just tried the gel type on an Indian. It did not do what I wanted but, that may have been poor procedure. Bob

[Robson Valley]

Two coats of Liquitex Gloss Acrylic Varnish. Clean you brush with soap & water. Done.