Simple Eye
Construction
Tools/Supplies needed:
- White plastic bowl
- Screening: I use the mesh out of "splatter guard"; can be found in the kitchen section of most retail stores
- Project scissors, hot glue gun, x-acto knife, pencil, acrylic pants, detailing paintbrushes, and a Sharpee
Step 1: Cut out eyes- Basically I take a piece of plain paper and experiment with eye shapes until I find a pattern that correctly fits the openings in the head. Transfer that template to the plastic bowl and cut out with the scissors. I use an x-acto to carve and scrape the edges so they are smooth and in the desired shape. At this time also cut out the holes for the retinas and cut out the screening for the holes as well (two layers of screen for each eyehole)
Step 2: Paint- Determine how you would like to design the non-white
areas of the eyes and trace the shape lightly with a pencil. Paint over with the
area with the acrylic color of your choice. I usually paint over the area 3 or 4
times, allowing to dry in between applications, to make sure the basecoat is
thick and that streaks are unnoticeable. Give your eyes character at this time
as well. I tend to add some white to give them that reflective feel (I am also a
sucker for toony). Then apply black paint to the screen you cut out, using light
brush stokes until the entire sheet is covered. If the holes get filled with
paint, dab the brush over the area....that will pick up the excess paint. Any
areas that are still exposed can be gone over with the Sharpee as well. Add
sunspots to the black....it really helps liven up the eyes. I also use the
Sharpee to outline the color.....just a personal preference.
Step 3: Attach screen to eyes- I basically coat the inner rim of the
eyeholes with hot glue and attach the screen. Be sure to use two layers of
screen because it will keep your "inner soul" from coming out in
flashing pictures. 
Step 4: Attach eyes to head- I use hot glue here as well
Step 5: Enjoy!- This method is simple, and the visibility is excellent in my opinion.