#eyeco

Trying something with Millie : According to Hujoo, the Rose model should be equipped with 16 mm eyes. I happen to know someone who has those, so I thought I’d try it out since the eyes she has now actually don’t fit. There is a huge gap between the eye and the socket, thanks to the dome of the ‘lens’ being to high.

1st picture: 16 mm eye. The eye is huge, the dome of the lens seems to be as big as the whole of her current eyes.

2nd picture: holy sh*t how is that even going to fit?

3rd picture: comparing the 16 mm eye to her current eye. That thing is almost twice as big.

4th picture: umm... where’s the white? The iris of the 16 mm eye is as big as the hole in Millies head. 16 mm might fit the curve and size of her socket, but it definitely does not fit the size of her eyeholes. Thank you Hujoo, for making this impossible cutie.

5th picture: another friend suggested I’d try eyeco eyes since they have a smaller dome. The left (green) eye is a 13 mm, the iris is kind of big but the fit seems ok. This would probably look nice in a lighter color. The right (blue-ish) eye is a 11 mm and makes her look startled. I love the color though, I wouldn’t mind trying the 13 mm in that color.

Addresses have been confirmed and I will be preparing labels for shipping at the end of this week after payment is received. All orders will be packed this weekend and prepared for shipping early next week. I will keep you updated with the progress. 

Can’t wait to see what you do with your Solas bjd’s! Thank you!

Here are some eye comparisons

I had some old Eyeco eyes in my box (been out of the hobby for a while) and I wanted to show you the difference in sizes. Eyeco eyes have smaller irises, and they're pretty flat, so keep that in mind. Also, if you're shopping for glass or urethane, high domed eyes will not work well in this head if you're trying to go smaller for realism. High domes on smaller eyes will experience gaps. 

Eyes I tested from top to bottom:

14mm Eyeco fantasy (bright green)

12mm Safrindoll (medium high dome -  peacock blue)

12mm Eyeco (natural green)

10mm Eyeco (brown - I experienced some gapping)

I do know some urethane eye makers like Mystics offer custom pupil sizing but their eyes tend to be quite expensive. You could also look for an Eyeco dealer in your country? I know there are a couple of dealers for them. 

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