Great video. I I learned a lot from watching this. I also have found using a piece of double sided tape when painting the eye helps prevent the eye from moving around. This is especially helpful on smaller eyes.
Patricia you can also use regular nail polish to create your eye and then seal it with a layer of gel polish once you let the regular polish completely dry. I mention this if you have a regular nail polish color you would like to use :) Also keep a small paper towel to the side saturated with a high percentage alcohol to wipe your brush on if it needs cleaning. you can also mix your colors on a tile it will wipe right off with alcohol. OR you could mix it in a shallow dish and then cover it with press n seal so the dust doesnt get into it and you can use it again later.
Thank you , all good tips! You can even do the pupils in gel, and the iris in acrylic paints, then seal with more gel. It's wonderful stuff to play with!
Yes it opens up a lot of options (i do all this stuff on my nails lol) just always make sure that whatever you are putting the gel on is completely dry or the gel wont cure properly.
I think you are referring to the circle template - I believe I got mine in an Artist supply store ( Curry's ) , but i think places like Hobby Lobby and Michaels should have them.
HelloYes, I was just at Michaels today, they DO have the Circle Templates. They're in the Drafting tool section. I believe they were about $8.99? Don't hold me to that, the memory "ain't" what it used to be. God bless.Dave
Excellent tutorial, Patricia. I didn't think I wanted to do dragon eyes but after watching this I definitely want to try them. you are my role model. Don't be surprised if my next tutorial shows up on you tube. You are so brave! And talented!
You have a wonderful voice for video and your manner in demonstrating your techniques was just so well done. I hope you continue to make videos because it was a pleasure to watch as well as so creative.
I have very much enjoyed your way of using the mica powder and the way they turned out is just very eye catching I would have to say ty. I have also shared your video on my fb page Sweet Homemade Jewelry to show a different way of doing dragon eyes (y)
This was really great. I had recently found a tutorial on how to take one of those eyes and make it into a bracelet, but I had no idea how to do the eye itself. I'm not the most artistic person; I cannot draw to save my life. But this looks like something even I could do. Thanks a lot. Bookmarking this, so I can watch it again! Couple of quick questions (1) How much do those light boxes run? I'm in college and finances are tight. (2) Will those gels 'cure' in the sun if it is hot enough outside?
Thanks Raigh, I checked on Amazon.com Lamps run from $40.00 to $70.00. They can also be purchased at Beauty supply outlets, like Sally Beauty Supply. I can't say for sure if the gels will cure in the sun or not, as I haven't tried it. Magic Gloss resin from Lisa Pavelka will cure in the sun. Maybe I'll try that if we ever get Summer here! :)
The UV you get from the sun has nothing to do with the temperature of the air...you can even get UV when it's cloudy although curing when it's sunny will be the fastest...allow about 30 minutes if curing by sunlight
Just a clear top coat and the black , you will need to add mica colours to the clear to make the different iris colours. I have used different colours of gel polish before, but I thought I'd simplify this tutorial, as most Polymer Clay users have mica powder
Great tutorial! I was wondering if you Lisa Pavelka's magic gloss was interchangeable with the nail gel? Also, have you ever tried to make an eye using paints made for glass (I believe Martha Stewart has or used to have a line of glass paints)? Thanks for taking the time to share your technique.
Thanks Petrina, I haven't really used Magic gloss yet, I have some on order, so will be experimenting with it soon. I have some glass paints, but I really like the mica colours ( I suppose I could add some to the paint- but would it change the composition? ) I guess, I don't want to mess with what works for me
I have, and I liked it, though it is an expensive way to go. There is a UV Resin ( Hard) by Cathery that is sold on Amazon, Ebay etc that works very well. I showed it my my Pebeo Bracelet video, towards the end
great job ... Im wanting more videos...:),......lol..... I noticed on my dragon eyes the paint would move as well... I think im going to try this for my next ones
The mica powders I used were, Oro Solar, micro pearl and Super copper, by Pearlex. Led Lamps can be purchased at any Beauty Supply outlet, like Sally Beauty Supply. Amazon also sells them
I love the idea of the nail gel I have used normal nail polish on my first dragons eye but I think on the next one I will use my nail gels as you said you can work it for as long as you like until it goes into the light box 🤔 now that's a plus as I found I had to work fast with the normal nail polish as it would start to thicken as I worked it now why is it when doing the dragons eye it dried faster than if it was on my nails 😹😹😹 umm Thank you for a new look at my nail gels 😹😹
I’ve heard that because it’s not intended for long term use the pigments in nail polish won’t last? I’ve also heard that the clear coats tend to yellow faster. I’ve not seen any evidence either way but it does concern me. Do you have any discoveries you’ve made for this in regards to how well these hold up to time?
It takes years for the colors to yellow inside the bottle. I'm not sure we have to worry about that. If you sell these, I doubt you guarantee they last for more than 5 years, because it's not high end jewelry. That said, if you bake it with the clay it might cure it better and the color will be more stable.
Great video. I I learned a lot from watching this. I also have found using a piece of double sided tape when painting the eye helps prevent the eye from moving around. This is especially helpful on smaller eyes.
These are the best, easiest eyes I've seen done, and best of all, I don't have to buy anything to finish a few tonight. Thanks so much for the ideas!
Thanks Barb! Have fun!
yvonne williams does amazing dragon eyes, you two could combine your work, I think that would be brilliant
she does amazing dragon eyes, and great wirework too! I'd sure love to meet her!
I'm a few years late to the party but thank you so much for this tutorial. Expertly done!
Thank you, Patricia! It was mesmerising for me to watch this wonderful tutorial.😊🤗
Your first tutorial was excellent!! Love the eyes!! Thank you!!
Thank you Donna, glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice. I love the way they finish out.
Thank you so much!
Love watching your videos! Thank you.
Thanks so much Brigitte
Thank you for sharing this awesome technique I can't wait to make my own dragon eyes
Thank you! have fun!
Great job, your hands are so steady. Thank you for sharing. I've seen a lot of your polymer clay work on facebook and it's incredibly beautiful.
Thanks Bonnie, Definitely practice makes perfect! I've done a lot of them
Thank you so much for showing me this. I'm very excited to start!
Thanks Shelby, have fun!!
Everything turned out great!
Oh, I'm so happy for you!!
Patricia you can also use regular nail polish to create your eye and then seal it with a layer of gel polish once you let the regular polish completely dry. I mention this if you have a regular nail polish color you would like to use :) Also keep a small paper towel to the side saturated with a high percentage alcohol to wipe your brush on if it needs cleaning. you can also mix your colors on a tile it will wipe right off with alcohol. OR you could mix it in a shallow dish and then cover it with press n seal so the dust doesnt get into it and you can use it again later.
Thank you , all good tips! You can even do the pupils in gel, and the iris in acrylic paints, then seal with more gel. It's wonderful stuff to play with!
Yes it opens up a lot of options (i do all this stuff on my nails lol) just always make sure that whatever you are putting the gel on is completely dry or the gel wont cure properly.
Hi Patricia may I ask you were did you get the Size Chart if that's what is call?
I think you are referring to the circle template - I believe I got mine in an Artist supply store ( Curry's ) , but i think places like Hobby Lobby and Michaels should have them.
HelloYes, I was just at Michaels today, they DO have the Circle Templates. They're in the Drafting tool section. I believe they were about $8.99? Don't hold me to that, the memory "ain't" what it used to be. God bless.Dave
OMG, Those are Amazing !
Beautiful just ordered everything I need to make dragons eyes haha love your videos thank you x
Thanks Vonnie, have fun!
Excellent tutorial, Patricia. I didn't think I wanted to do dragon eyes but after watching this I definitely want to try them. you are my role model. Don't be surprised if my next tutorial shows up on you tube. You are so brave! And talented!
Thanks Nan, very kind of you to say that, It is a bit scary making a video- but go for it! Now that mine is done, it wasn't so bad!
Hi I love this eye you created! I'm getting into making these. If possible, could you please do more tutorials of these eyes? Thank you for your time.
You can get awesome glass dragon eyes at www.nixcreations.etsy.com
This was so well done. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks Deborah, so glad you enjoyed it!
You have a wonderful voice for video and your manner in demonstrating your techniques was just so well done. I hope you continue to make videos because it was a pleasure to watch as well as so creative.
Awww, thanks so much Deborah!!
I have very much enjoyed your way of using the mica powder and the way they turned out is just very eye catching I would have to say ty. I have also shared your video on my fb page Sweet Homemade Jewelry to show a different way of doing dragon eyes (y)
Thank you so much Dawn, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! You are amazing. I love your work.
Wow! That was brilliant Patricia thank you so much for sharing, I shall definitely get the gel polishes off my daughter now.
Thank you- you'll love how it works!
Fantastic and fascinating! Thank you!
This is so beautiful!
So talented Pat!
Thanks Robin
This was really great. I had recently found a tutorial on how to take one of those eyes and make it into a bracelet, but I had no idea how to do the eye itself. I'm not the most artistic person; I cannot draw to save my life. But this looks like something even I could do. Thanks a lot. Bookmarking this, so I can watch it again!
Couple of quick questions (1) How much do those light boxes run? I'm in college and finances are tight. (2) Will those gels 'cure' in the sun if it is hot enough outside?
Thanks Raigh, I checked on Amazon.com Lamps run from $40.00 to $70.00. They can also be purchased at Beauty supply outlets, like Sally Beauty Supply. I can't say for sure if the gels will cure in the sun or not, as I haven't tried it. Magic Gloss resin from Lisa Pavelka will cure in the sun. Maybe I'll try that if we ever get Summer here! :)
The UV you get from the sun has nothing to do with the temperature of the air...you can even get UV when it's cloudy although curing when it's sunny will be the fastest...allow about 30 minutes if curing by sunlight
Beautiful dragon eyes and great tutorial! Nice job all around. :-)
Thanks Sandy, I love your videos too!
Excellent video! One question… what do I use to glue it onto a blank pendant tray, E6000 ?? Thank you again for the great video!
gorgeous!! great tutorial too! thanks for sharing :)
Thanks Jennifer, and you're welcome!
Thanks #Patricia...! Great & Awesome Video. Keep Sharing your Videos...!
Thank you Jay
Thank you Patricia.. or Pat. Great tutorial. Where do you find the gel polish? I love this. Your dragon eyes are so fun and cool.
Thank you, I buy most of my Gel polishes at Sally Beauty supply shop. Amazon also sell gels
Do you mind sharing brand of gel nail polish you used. I am just learning to paint these.
Beautiful 😍
Thank U .... Great tutorial... I tried another method with No Luck .... I believe I can do it Your way!
Can I put glass beads in the polymer clay before I bake it?
The best video I have seen on this technique
Awww, thank you! I was so nervous with this, my first video :)
Wow! You did really well!
So pretty! I use acrylic paints but they are apt to move about randomly as you add new colours, so it's a bit frustrating. x
Thank you, that's what I ran into with the paints too
Thank you for this tutorial, what are the basic colors of nail polish did you buy to start.. the clear, and black was there any other colors
Just a clear top coat and the black , you will need to add mica colours to the clear to make the different iris colours. I have used different colours of gel polish before, but I thought I'd simplify this tutorial, as most Polymer Clay users have mica powder
Quite beautiful.
lovely.. once you insert into the polymer clay creation, what temperature do you bake on, please?
Great tutorial! I was wondering if you Lisa Pavelka's magic gloss was interchangeable with the nail gel? Also, have you ever tried to make an eye using paints made for glass (I believe Martha Stewart has or used to have a line of glass paints)? Thanks for taking the time to share your technique.
Thanks Petrina, I haven't really used Magic gloss yet, I have some on order, so will be experimenting with it soon. I have some glass paints, but I really like the mica colours ( I suppose I could add some to the paint- but would it change the composition? ) I guess, I don't want to mess with what works for me
Have you used UV gel nail polish to glaze jewellery pieces? I have been trying to find out if it is possible to use it with good, long term results.
I have, and I liked it, though it is an expensive way to go. There is a UV Resin ( Hard) by Cathery that is sold on Amazon, Ebay etc that works very well. I showed it my my Pebeo Bracelet video, towards the end
This is awesome! Just found you !
love your bracelet as well! Did you make it? Vicki
Thanks Vicki, yes. I did make the bracelet- it was white polymer clay stamped with a rubber stamp, and coloured with Pan Pastels before baking
This is great!! Thank you so much!!
Thanks Kristina, glad you like it!
lined paper to get center. brilliant! seriously! this is why you have a video, and I don't.
Thanks Kim! I'm laughing, because necessity is the Mother of Invention. Is is not?!
it was a moment of figuratively slapping my forehead and muttering, "of course!" the moment you showed it.
I've done that so many times too- that "Why didn't I think of that?!"
great job ... Im wanting more videos...:),......lol..... I noticed on my dragon eyes the paint would move as well... I think im going to try this for my next ones
secret santa ...:)
Thank you Junebug115ca
I keep my nails polished but have never used the gels, can you clean your brushes with soap and water or do you need remover?
I just give my brushes a little wipe with rubbing alcohol after each use, and a bit of soap and water when I'm done.
Hi, what is the exact mica powder you are using? also where do i get the led lamp from?
The mica powders I used were, Oro Solar, micro pearl and Super copper, by Pearlex. Led Lamps can be purchased at any Beauty Supply outlet, like Sally Beauty Supply. Amazon also sells them
I love the idea of the nail gel I have used normal nail polish on my first dragons eye but I think on the next one I will use my nail gels as you said you can work it for as long as you like until it goes into the light box 🤔 now that's a plus as I found I had to work fast with the normal nail polish as it would start to thicken as I worked it now why is it when doing the dragons eye it dried faster than if it was on my nails 😹😹😹 umm Thank you for a new look at my nail gels 😹😹
Thanks Angela, you'll love how the gels work for painting- enjoy!
Patricia Roberts-Thompson Thanks Patricia lol I was just watching part two of the dragon eye pendent lol when this came through ☺️
I’ve heard that because it’s not intended for long term use the pigments in nail polish won’t last? I’ve also heard that the clear coats tend to yellow faster. I’ve not seen any evidence either way but it does concern me.
Do you have any discoveries you’ve made for this in regards to how well these hold up to time?
It takes years for the colors to yellow inside the bottle. I'm not sure we have to worry about that. If you sell these, I doubt you guarantee they last for more than 5 years, because it's not high end jewelry. That said, if you bake it with the clay it might cure it better and the color will be more stable.
is the lite an ultra-violet (UV) bulb ? I missed that ?
u paint on the flat side??
Yes, on the flat side
Enjoyed your tutorial! Nice to see you here from FB to RUclips ..I'm your new subbie ;-)
Thanks Christina
I want one
很好看哟!!!美滋滋!!!!!!
I NEED THEESE