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It has come to the attention of forum staff that Dollshe Craft has ceased communications with dealers and customers, has failed to provide promised refunds for the excessive waits, and now has wait times surpassing 5 years in some cases. Forum staff are also concerned as there are claims being put forth that Dollshe plans to close down their doll making company. Due to the instability of the company, the lack of communication, the lack of promised refunds, and the wait times now surpassing 5 years, we strongly urge members to research the current state of this company very carefully and thoroughly before deciding to place an order. For more information please see the Dollshe waiting room. Do not assume this cannot happen to you or that your order will be different.Dismiss Notice
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Dollshe Craft and all dolls created by Dollshe, including any dolls created under his new or future companies, including Club Coco BJD are now banned from Den of Angels. Dollshe and the sculptor may not advertise his products on this forum. Sales may not be discussed, no news threads may be posted regarding new releases. This ban does not impact any dolls by Dollshe ordered by November 8, 2023. Any dolls ordered after November 8, 2023, regardless of the date the sculpt was released, are banned from this forum as are any dolls released under his new or future companies including but not limited to Club Coco BJD. This ban does not apply to other company dolls cast by Dollshe as part of a casting agreement between him and the actual sculpt or company and those dolls may still be discussed on the forum. Please come to Ask the Moderators if you have any questions.Dismiss Notice
Eye Putty
Putty is a type of substance used to secure eyes to the inside of a doll's head. Putty is ideally temporary, and shouldn't be confused with other methods such as hot gluing. Putty can be purchased with a doll from most doll suppliers, or there are a number of alternative options available for eye putty:
Recommended:
- Volks reformulated putty Some people report needing a large quantity for heavier eyes. Some people say it is too sticky.
- Kneadable Erasers Some people say they do not stick enough to resin. May stick to fingers.
- Silicone Ear Plugs Not for use with silicone eyes! Some people believe them to be too sticky.
Other Options (see CAUTION below):
- Stickytac, BluTac, FunTac, UHU Tac or similar Some brands may be too sticky, other brands may crumble.
- Sillyputty Goes hard quickly, and is only suitable for one application.
- Modeling clay Light and/or flesh tone colors are preferable.
- Sculpey For glass eyes only. Some people report crumbling after extended use, as well as varied reports of being too sticky.
CAUTION:
Damage to Resin: Please note that some substances contain plasticizers or dyes that stain or damage resin or the eyes. They may also contain sulphur, which can damage resin. Please take care when using a substance other than a putty specifically designed for doll eyes. Always test the putty on a small surface on your doll if you are uncertain if it is suitable.
Sculpey is known to cause urethane and silicone eyes to crack and degrade over time, in addition to damaging resin, face ups and flaking away Mr. Super Clear (MSC).
Damage to Eyes: Some putty will react with different types of eyes. For example, the LUTS website notes that Plastilina may react with acrylic eyes. Please also take this into account when choosing which putty to use.
Do not use silicone based putty with silicone eyes. It will bond with the silicone of the eyes and can dull or cloud them.
As a general rule, oil, sulphur or plastic chemical based putty will react to acrylic and eat away at it.
As with all doll modification materials - test your product on an inconspicuous area if you are worried about damage.
Doll companies that carry puttySome may or may not be sold out
- Dollzone may be plasticine or clay BluTac
- Dream Of Doll Modeling Clay
- Leekeworld 'Setting for Eyes'
- Luts Plasticine UHU Post Tac
- Soom: Plasticine Eye wax
- Volks:
