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* '''Volks reformulated putty''' Some people report needing a large quantity for heavier eyes. Some people say it is too sticky.
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* '''Volks reformulated putty''' Some people report needing a large quantity for heavier eyes. Some people say it is too sticky. May leave residue.
 
* '''Kneadable Erasers''' Some people say they do not stick enough to resin. May stick to fingers.
 
* '''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.
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* '''Silicone Ear Plugs''' Not for use with silicone eyes! Some people believe them to be too sticky. May leave residue.
  
 
Other Options (see CAUTION below):
 
Other Options (see CAUTION below):
 
* '''Stickytac, BluTac, FunTac, UHU Tac or similar''' Some brands may be too sticky, other brands may crumble.
 
* '''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.
 
* '''Sillyputty''' Goes hard quickly, and is only suitable for one application.
* '''Modeling clay''' Light and/or flesh tone colors are preferable.
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* '''Modeling clay''' Light and/or flesh tone colors are preferable. May leave residue.
* '''Sculpey''' For glass eyes only. Some people report crumbling after extended use, as well as varied reports of being too sticky.
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* '''Sculpey''' For glass eyes only. Some people report crumbling after extended use, as well as varied reports of being too sticky. May leave residue.
  
 
'''CAUTION:'''
 
'''CAUTION:'''
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As with all doll modification materials - '''test your product on an inconspicuous area if you are worried about damage.'''
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'''As with all doll materials, test your product on an inconspicuous area first if you are worried about damage.'''
  
  
'''Doll companies that carry putty'''Some may or may not be sold out
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'''Doll companies that carry putty''' Some may or may not be sold out
 
*Dollzone [http://www.doll-zone.com/pro_detail.asp?id=670 may be plasticine or clay] [http://www.doll-zone.com/pro_detail.asp?id=667 BluTac]
 
*Dollzone [http://www.doll-zone.com/pro_detail.asp?id=670 may be plasticine or clay] [http://www.doll-zone.com/pro_detail.asp?id=667 BluTac]
*Dream Of Doll [http://www.dreamofdoll.com/eng/product/product_view.asp?idx=8G00000526&Page=2&Search_Type=&Search_Value=&Cate=0002|0011|&Search_Cate=&Order_Name=p_num&Order_Type=Desc&Order_Num=16 Modeling Clay]
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*Dream Of Doll [http://www.dreamofdoll.com/eng/product/product_view.asp?idx=8G00000526&Page=2&Search_Type=&Search_Value=&Cate=0002|0011|&Search_Cate=&Order_Name=p_num&Order_Type=Desc&Order_Num=16 Modeling Clay] Most reviews of DOD's putty are bad.
 
*Leekeworld [http://www.leekeworld.com/En/Product/p_view.asp?it_code=700&B_catalog_num=26 'Setting for Eyes']
 
*Leekeworld [http://www.leekeworld.com/En/Product/p_view.asp?it_code=700&B_catalog_num=26 'Setting for Eyes']
 
*Luts [http://dec712241.gdreamweb.com/shop/step1.php?number=2293&b_code=B20101202054276&c_code=C20101202054456 Plasticine] [http://dec712241.gdreamweb.com/shop/step1.php?number=2304&b_code=B20101202054276&c_code=C20101202054456 UHU Post Tac]
 
*Luts [http://dec712241.gdreamweb.com/shop/step1.php?number=2293&b_code=B20101202054276&c_code=C20101202054456 Plasticine] [http://dec712241.gdreamweb.com/shop/step1.php?number=2304&b_code=B20101202054276&c_code=C20101202054456 UHU Post Tac]
 
*Soom: [http://dollsoom.com/eng/shop/item.php?it_id=1249032406 Plasticine] [http://dollsoom.com/eng/shop/item.php?it_id=1249032630 Eye wax]
 
*Soom: [http://dollsoom.com/eng/shop/item.php?it_id=1249032406 Plasticine] [http://dollsoom.com/eng/shop/item.php?it_id=1249032630 Eye wax]
 
*Volks:
 
*Volks:

Latest revision as of 01:31, 23 May 2014

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. May leave residue.
  • 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. May leave residue.

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. May leave residue.
  • Sculpey For glass eyes only. Some people report crumbling after extended use, as well as varied reports of being too sticky. May leave residue.

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 materials, test your product on an inconspicuous area first if you are worried about damage.


Doll companies that carry putty Some may or may not be sold out