In search of custom eyes.
Trophyseeker50
Posted 9/17/2014 8:03 PM (#730562)
Subject: In search of custom eyes.





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Location: WI		I have been looking for some higher quality eyes for some of my baits. I have found some stuff online. But it's either 10+ dollars a pair or glass beads over printed paper. What are my options.
mnmusky
Posted 9/17/2014 8:17 PM (#730564 - in reply to #730562)
Subject: Re: In search of custom eyes.




make your own. buy clear glass cabochons and paint the eyes on them. ebay is a good source for cabochons..cheap too.
muskie tamer
Posted 9/17/2014 8:18 PM (#730565 - in reply to #730562)
Subject: Re: In search of custom eyes.





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Location: Waconia,MN		I've also done this search. I think what you have come up with is it. If you want glass with out the print behind out you're going to have to pay. I don't see anything wrong with the ones with the printed sticker or what ever it is behind them, cause once you put your top coat on it will be sealed. Mnmusky has a good idea too.

Edited by muskie tamer 9/17/2014 8:20 PM
Trophyseeker50
Posted 9/17/2014 11:06 PM (#730589 - in reply to #730562)
Subject: Re: In search of custom eyes.





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Location: WI		I thought about painting my own but I really don't have time. I paint or build at least 4 nights a week. I have been steady for nearly 2 years and really don't need another step. Maybe once my kids are older and I have more time.

I see eyes on some baits that I think are so cool but I can't seem to find a source for them. Thanks.
jdsplasher
Posted 9/18/2014 6:30 AM (#730596 - in reply to #730589)
Subject: Re: In search of custom eyes.





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Location: SE, WI.

There are happy hobby which is a hobby shop in the Milwaukee area that I have got cat eyes and others. Might check them out.

 JD

Trophyseeker50
Posted 9/18/2014 7:38 AM (#730603 - in reply to #730562)
Subject: Re: In search of custom eyes.





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Location: WI		Thanks!
ShutUpNFish
Posted 9/18/2014 9:51 AM (#730627 - in reply to #730562)
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Location: Money, PA		I emailed you Andy
ShutUpNFish
Posted 9/18/2014 10:02 AM (#730632 - in reply to #730562)
Subject: Re: In search of custom eyes.





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Location: Money, PA		I emailed you Andy
Trophyseeker50
Posted 9/18/2014 12:03 PM (#730660 - in reply to #730562)
Subject: Re: In search of custom eyes.





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Location: WI		Haven't received an email Paul ? [email protected]?
fins355
Posted 9/18/2014 1:15 PM (#730671 - in reply to #730660)
Subject: Re: In search of custom eyes.




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What sizes in millimeters are you looking for???
Trophyseeker50
Posted 9/18/2014 1:55 PM (#730679 - in reply to #730562)
Subject: Re: In search of custom eyes.





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Location: WI		9 mm to about 12mm. I use mostly 10mm but 12s are about perfect for my 8" gliders.
fins355
Posted 9/20/2014 7:19 PM (#731091 - in reply to #730679)
Subject: Re: In search of custom eyes.




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have you tried taxidermy suppliers? They have your sizes for $2-4 per pair if you get "flint" eyes which you must paint yourself. McKenzie, VanDyke, Research Mannikin will have what you may want.