There are a variety of eyes available for doll making and rebirth, some are plastic, some are glass. The best eyes to use are the German multifleck. They are easy to work with and have a realism never seen before in the doll’s eyes.
You will need to start by baking your baby in a low oven for 8 minutes to make it more flexible, or alternatively you can use a hair dryer to heat the eye socket area remembering to heat both the inside of the head and the outside. Taking your thin blade cutter, cut the vinyl crease inside the eye socket, this is not necessary and can be carefully cut to expose the inside of the head in preparation for the eye. Using a glue similar to the one you use to seal the inside of the head after the micro-eye, it should be a clear drying glue, apply a small amount to the outline of the eye socket on the inside, where the eye will settle in place. This can be quite tricky, so it’s best to take your time and make sure no glue seeps down the sides as it can be quite obvious against the eye once in place.
Once the glue is applied, let it sit for about five minutes, this will make it easier for the eye to adhere to the socket, if you put it on right away you will find that your eyeball will slide quite a bit. To get a good grip, it is best to let the glue dry during this time and then put the eye in place. Repositioning the eye is a procedure that requires patience and close attention to the area you are working with, pushing the eye through, moving it until you are satisfied with the position, and then gently pressing down on the glue.
It is recommended to hold the eye in place with your fingers for another five minutes to ensure that it does not move and has adhered well enough to hold its position while it is in place. When you are sure that you can remove your fingers and the eyeball will not move, you can gently withdraw your hand, keeping your head very steady. It will take a few hours for your eye to get properly in place so it is best to find something quite small and heavy, some kind of tool would work, a wrench or something similar.
Place your head in a position that it cannot move from and support the weight inside your head against your eye to prevent it from loosening the glue, after a few hours your eyes should be permanently fixed and you can put other finishing touches on your be reborn. .