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  1. 04-18-2011, 03:25 PM #1
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    Is there any way to make acrylic painted eyes stay on? I tried glossing over it with hard as nails and some of em still chip away after a few fish. Is there a long drying period that may help this before hitting it with the hard as nails?
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  2. 04-18-2011, 05:17 PM #2
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    They should dry an hour in between layers of paint, then a couple layers of hard as nails.
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  3. 04-18-2011, 05:17 PM #3
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    Try this paint.
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  4. 04-18-2011, 08:22 PM #4
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    You might want to try 2-D or 3-D eyes with a clear coat.
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  5. 04-18-2011, 09:27 PM #5
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    Never had any luck with vinyl... Humidity in louisiana is killer on curing.
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    I am sure you can also just buy some clear Vinyl paint and coat over the head. I use that especially if I am putting it over Chart or Fl Yellow as they don't take well to Sally's and the color changes with the Nail Polish.

    revtoby I do all my painting inside in the AC ad don't have a problem with it curing, but it does take longer than nail polish for sure. It will take at least a day to dry really well and maybe a bit more at times especially if you dip them in it. I use a brush to apply.

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  7. 04-19-2011, 08:23 AM #7
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    Thanks guys
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