tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396354513462555911.post7948408235904282974..comments2024-01-30T01:38:50.284+11:00Comments on My Dolly Adventures: The Doll Eyes DebacleMusumehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11618279915398182364noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396354513462555911.post-91824468801207068102015-07-21T21:34:18.084+10:002015-07-21T21:34:18.084+10:00Hi there, thank you so much for giving me that lin...Hi there, thank you so much for giving me that link! *rushes to read it*<br />I'm also between Makos and DB. I'm registered on DB email list, but since I want a custom size, I may have to wait for another GO, too. I really hope I can get those eyes!<br />And thank you again!Musumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618279915398182364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396354513462555911.post-63231377773082772452015-07-21T19:32:39.600+10:002015-07-21T19:32:39.600+10:00I also made an urethane comparison post in my blog...I also made an urethane comparison post in my blog: http://fyrd8th.net/?p=3071 Sadly my usual eye-size is 14mm so all of my notes don't apply to your needs but there are some pointers between Makos, EDs and Dollbakerys. Out of the three I do prefer Dollbakery, but Makos might work for you as well. You know you can add youself to DBs email list and receive info when she opens up preorders again so you don't have to stalk DoA.Fyrd8thhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09012913837346745956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396354513462555911.post-63070162850716246872015-07-21T06:05:15.275+10:002015-07-21T06:05:15.275+10:00Don't worry about the delay, and thank you so ...Don't worry about the delay, and thank you so much!! I really appreciate the comparative pictures! <br /><br />The domes doesn't look that high, but are indeed higher than Eyeco's. Lisanna looks gorgeous with the Makos, and also I believe that the iris is really small compared to acrylics! Those may work, indeed.<br /><br />I didn't knew Mako had changed their production style, but the eyes are really gorgeous and don't look that dark either. Mmmm, this is troubling xD<br /><br />Thank you again for all the info and comparisons! I will see if there is any color I really like from Mako Eyes' site! And will also check the thread on DoA, those are always so useful!Musumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618279915398182364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396354513462555911.post-91694433397625850792015-07-21T01:26:23.781+10:002015-07-21T01:26:23.781+10:00Hi dear! ^.^ Sorry that it took a while on the pic...Hi dear! ^.^ Sorry that it took a while on the pictures, I had work shifts on the weekend >.< But here we go~<br /><br />First, <a href="http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t504/separated_heart91/IMG_9947_zpsd0u7qxbo.jpg" rel="nofollow">here is a photo</a> of the two eyes together (top: 12mm Makoeyes in <a href="http://makoeyes.com/shop/step1.php?number=162&b_code=B20121224031644&c_code=C20121224035847" rel="nofollow">CaPa-016</a>, bottom: 10mm glitter acrylics from Ebay)<br />The Mako pair is an older style, but I got it after they changed the way of making their eyes, in case that matters :3<br /><br /><a href="http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t504/separated_heart91/IMG_9955_zpspfcg1zql.jpg" rel="nofollow">Comparison of the domes.</a><br />Mako may look high here, but I find they still work really nicely for dolls that have romantic / half-closed eyes :3<br /><br />Lisanna with her own <a href="http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t504/separated_heart91/IMG_9944_zpsyadlovab.jpg" rel="nofollow">acrylic eyes</a>.<br />I love the glitter in these, though after taking these photos for you and trying out Makos for her, I did start to think about getting a Mako pair for her XD When I got her Mako didn't have their newer styles (like Amaryllis) which have some glitter in them, so I didn't even consider getting Makos since I wanted glitter lol... But now things are different!<br /><br />Lisanna with the <a href="http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t504/separated_heart91/IMG_9956_zps7uxjv7tl.jpg" rel="nofollow">Makoeyes</a>.<br />Capricornus A is one of the styles that don't really have any pattern in them, but these are really bright and catch light prettily :3<br /><br />And finally, <a href="http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t504/separated_heart91/IMG_9959_zpstfge4xrf.jpg" rel="nofollow">both of the eyes on her</a> for comparison :D<br /><br />Hope you found these helpful! I have many pairs of Makoeyes (most of them in 12mm), so if there's some specific color you've been looking for Coco, I'd be happy to help more and check if any of mine would be close to that, then I could take more photos for you :) I don't know if you've checked the Makoeyes thread on Den of Angels, but it's a great place to see owner pictures of the eyes, to help with your decision! And there are also threads for many other eye brands, you might find browsing them useful. sherimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801106281232892955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396354513462555911.post-90358195975170787662015-07-20T21:19:05.273+10:002015-07-20T21:19:05.273+10:00Glad it helped somehow!
Yes, eyes are a whole topi...Glad it helped somehow!<br />Yes, eyes are a whole topic! Currently my most expensive are the Eyeco (like $15 the pair, I believe?) but oh well. Time to improve Coco!Musumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618279915398182364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396354513462555911.post-66033802172226749342015-07-20T12:34:50.687+10:002015-07-20T12:34:50.687+10:00This was honestly amazing to read! I'm sorry t...This was honestly amazing to read! I'm sorry that I can't add much, as I need to do my own eye research, but this was helpful! I currently haven't spent more than 5$ on eyes, but I have come across some of the same issues. Mainly, the darkness they they can have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396354513462555911.post-46003164922029279892015-07-19T05:28:02.845+10:002015-07-19T05:28:02.845+10:00I know a lot of people are fan of ED eyes, and the...I know a lot of people are fan of ED eyes, and they are gorgeous! I also found Ving eyes, but the price was on my unreachable category xD I willr esearch about Dollshe eyes, too!<br />Thanks for the good vibes, too!!Musumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618279915398182364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396354513462555911.post-85915793677955362992015-07-19T05:26:33.375+10:002015-07-19T05:26:33.375+10:00What you say about Makos is really interesting. I ...What you say about Makos is really interesting. I have also read that they tend to be darker in person, so I don't know. However, I read the same you are saying regarding Enchanted Doll Eyes: that they look better in bigger sizes, and all I need are such small sizes! But due to the package limit, I can't buy them to try them and sell them to get another pair on the same year =S<br />I have tested 12mm acrylics on Coco but they were huge!! It is so kind of you to offer to take pics of your girl for me! I say yes, please!! I would love to see her with the Makos, so I can see them on a more familiar sculpt.<br />Musumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618279915398182364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396354513462555911.post-54341148919106737302015-07-19T05:20:58.559+10:002015-07-19T05:20:58.559+10:00Yup, that is the trouble I have. I know about Osca...Yup, that is the trouble I have. I know about Oscar Doll Eyes, but I originally wanted their Mirror Eyes for my tinies (since they are fairies it would look amazing on them!) but never bothered to know they also had a regular urethane line.<br />The thing that Mako I forgot to write down, is that the iris size for the 12mm is still 1mm larger than Eyecos, so I don't know.<br />It is true that DollBakery has too many limitations, but I really liked them!Musumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618279915398182364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396354513462555911.post-48319847548143360692015-07-19T04:59:29.411+10:002015-07-19T04:59:29.411+10:00I'm trying to change all my dolls' eyes to...I'm trying to change all my dolls' eyes to urethane. I'm a big fan of ED, but I don't know a lot about domes tbh. It's never been an issue for me. D: So sorry, I can offer no help in this matter.<br />Currently I'm waiting for a second hand pair of Dollshe eyes for Annabelle (SID Marien). Her eye size was listed as 10-12mm, and I bought 12mm, because that's what I found, so I'm hoping they'll fit. >_< <br />I hope you'll be able to get those Dollbakery eyes and that they'll fit your dolls wonderfully!Nicky Schouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745658635525173709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396354513462555911.post-50839093258094056712015-07-19T04:00:54.036+10:002015-07-19T04:00:54.036+10:00I think Makoeyes have a quite low dome D: Most of ...I think Makoeyes have a quite low dome D: Most of my dolls require low dome eyes and that leaves out many eye companies, but Makoeyes are my favorites and work well for Soom and Iplehouse dolls. Their eyes are often darker in person than in the promo photos, so I'd suggest going for the lightest possible shades, especially with small sizes. I'm personally not a fan of Enchanted Doll eyes and don't think that they're worth the money... Maybe it's because most of my dolls have 12-14mm eyes and Enchanted Doll eyes look better in 16-18mm+ size? Doll Bakery eyes interest me, but I haven't seen them in person and don't know if I want to take the risk of getting a pair I don't like. <br /><br />My Withdoll Angela actually has just cheap acrylic eyes from Ebay :'D I feel like 12mm is too big for her, so I bought 10mm eyes from <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/BJD-eyes-wigs/10mm-/_i.html?_fsub=5590163011" rel="nofollow">here</a>. They're pretty cool for acrylic eyes and catch light well, so even though the doll has small eyes, you can still see that she actually has eyes hahah. There are many pretty sparkling shades available and the price is great, I do recommend trying them out. I have photos of my girl <a href="http://sherimi.deviantart.com/gallery/49917439/Lisanna" rel="nofollow">here</a> :) I can try some 12mm Makoeyes on her too and take photos if you'd like? sherimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801106281232892955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396354513462555911.post-66492023477696042862015-07-19T03:14:10.640+10:002015-07-19T03:14:10.640+10:00Hmm...I know your frustrations. I have some half o...Hmm...I know your frustrations. I have some half open eyed dolls, and they can not wear anything with high dome.<br />I've just gotten some Oscar Doll eyes - urethane - and they do not have nearly as much dome as glass eyes. So I think you should maybe still consider Mako. If you are lucky, you might be able to get a pair for cheap on DoA or such, and see how they fit? :)<br />For me, the limitations of ordering from Dollbakery sadly makes them a no go brand for me, but they sure make super cool eyes. I like your choices ^^Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05843209899098538583noreply@blogger.com