Measure Eye Opening
20 minMeasure eyelid aperture height and width; consult species eye chart for diameter.
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Measure eyelid aperture height and width; consult species eye chart for diameter.
Choose commercial glass or acrylic eye matching species, age, and season coloration.
Build clay orbit around eye on form, sculpt lids, and verify gaze angle matches reference.
Pull skin over eye, tuck edges, and detail paint inner lid and tear duct if visible.
Commercial suppliers publish species-specific diameter tables — always verify with calipers.
Glass eyes shatter — wear eye protection if dropping during install.
Epoxy clay fumes when curing — ventilate workspace.
Eye adhesives often solvent-based — avoid inhalation.