DIY Tiny Realistic Eyes | How to make eyeballs from airsoft BBs! | (NO MUSIC)

This is one way to make small realistic eyeballs for your sculptures or stop-motion characters.
Special thanks to John Neiner for introducing me to this technique.
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[@discosludge]

Crafsman, the way you drew that circle BLEW MY MIND.

[@DangerFieldProd]

Crafsman: Let me just casually draw this perfect circle.

[@AM-oc1vd]

Had to rewind and whatch it twice

[@amberlindsey7112]

@@AM-oc1vd same! Here I thought I was here to learn to make eyes but am instead learning a cool way to draw a circle

[@DrewLSsix]

Now this is how I picture that old parable of the Chinese artist demonstrating his skill to the emperor by drawing a perfect circle....

[@gamingwithlukeJToH]

"So here's the plan:" *proceeds to casually draw a perfect circle*

[@Swholli]

I plan to use all of the knowledge crafsman has embued me with, but for the most part I'm just here to have a soft voice tell me how to make eyeballs and stuff

[@HoneyD109]

same.

[@guirirides]

ditto

[@ZBOrienteering]

It’s as if the crafsman knows our struggles for bulk but quality small eyes , then hits us with this gem

[@TheCrafsMan]

L O L ! ! ! Brandon, my man... thank you so much for this! :D

[@hestedroschen]

And it was while having that break that I looked you up and found this video. An amazing feeling.

[@meaningfulmakings]

The craftsman knows everything.

[@DavidGuyton]

Oh my goodness gracious...

[@TheCrafsMan]

:D DAVID! Mannn, thanks for watching!

[@bakerfritz4681]

"Have you seen Glaucoma" is the first thing that has made me laugh this whole godsforsaken day.

[@Fancylooks]

What a great idea for a meticulously realistic miniature! I love the procedure, the result, the figures made with them... but, above all, I love your explanation!

[@TheCrafsMan]

:) Thank you so much!

[@gojirazillasaurus6341]

@@TheCrafsMan :)

[@kristomasic4401]

Stop-motion artist here! I endorse the Crafsman’s method, though I want to offer clear gloss nail polish as an alternative to UV resin for the shine effect, which might be more accessible for some :-)

[@Bogart745]

Crafsman you are just the best. You never fail to make me smile. We all love you, and keep on steady craftin

[@TheCrafsMan]

This means so much, Brent! Thank you SO much for taking time to be an encouragement.

[@apithonor]

"Oh my goodness gracious." Yes indeed. I felt that.

[@olliemonster4644]

"Eyeballed it" got me pounding my desk with laughter, thank you Crafsman! and this is such a neat craft - I think these are beautiful!

[@TheCrafsMan]

LOL! :D Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you got a kick out of it. :)

[@Kayakasaurus]

Crafsman: shows ultra violet light Me: closes eyes so I don’t die

[@samm4158]

👀 are you here for tips, Kayak?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Nice work. Just might try this for my next statue. Big fan of your videos.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Anthony! Mannn, thank you so much! This means a lot.

[@jtom779]

I don't know how you made it through this whole video without making a Blade Runner reference "I just do eyes." Great video, eyes are always tough for me so I can't wait to give this a try.

[@TheCrafsMan]

SNAP! LOL! Y'all giving me so many good references I could have made! Mannn, sometimes I feel like I need to start scripting all my videos, so that I can SHARE the script with y'all... and THEN film it... with a BUNCH OF FUNNY LINES! :D I'm kicking myself that I didn't think to say this! :) Thank you for watching, and taking time to comment! MUCH appreciated, my friend.

[@matthewfelty8999]

Crafsman, I feel like there is a joke about shooting your eye out with the bb but I just can't SEE it...

[@sleepingdragonstudios6767]

OH SNAP!

[@TheCrafsMan]

SNAP!!!!!!!!!!!! Cannot BELIEVE I let that opportunity slip by! :(

[@propertystuff7221]

LOL!!

[@MsBizzyGurl]

I C what you did there!

[@MsBizzyGurl]

Oh! Eye surgery...

[@Visible.Friend]

Got a couple good chuckles when Crafsmama reacted to your puns. Luv y’all, Lee

[@kellyjean4981]

I have no need to make tiny realistic eyeballs, yet the video was so satisfying that I want to give it a go! Plus I love working with resin. Thanks for the video.

[@incognitoatunknown2702]

Makes entire jug of BB eyeballs.

[@jacemonster5]

@@incognitoatunknown2702 and proceeds to shoot friends wif em

[@incognitoatunknown2702]

@@jacemonster5 It's all fun and games until someone gets it in the eye. 🤪

[@Elecktricd00m]

Craftman and Bob Ross collab would have been so much fun.

[@Jasmine-wn9ek]

It would be relaxing to hear them try and out quiet each other 😂

[@mrjace3]

@@Jasmine-wn9ek 😂😂😂😂

[@olhydra]

I also shake a lot, and I’m really self conscious about it. As always, thank you for the wholesome, soothing and informative content CrafsMan 💕💕

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you for sharing that, Lucii! And thank you for watching! (It really does help to hear things like this. I truly appreciate it.)

[@fableagain]

Ah, I feel that. I'm 20 but my hands shake like my grandpa's do. I'm also a crafter and sometimes it gets kinda annoying... I power through though :D

[@brentonjoseph]

I'm so glad I'm subscribed to this channel, CrafsMan. Seriously.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you so much! Truly.

[@7Annamallover7]

Hey Crafsman! Just wanted to say how much ur channel has helped during the hardest time in my life. This is coming from someone who’s struggled a lot with mental health and has had severe issues prior to this last time. I pray you get your own TV show or your animation takes off in such a way that you and your family have money and blessings coming out of your ears! ♥️

[@Cement_Feathered_Bird]

I agree! I could listen to his voice until the end of time!

[@kaybouie1972]

Essential tremor 10:33 is what my son has. he's in his late twenties. it's totally harmless and usually happens when you are actively using your hands, mostly for small repetitive task.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Kay, thank you. It honestly does me good to hear this. The mind can sometimes go to scary places. Sure appreciate it, and thank you for watching!

[@adfdasdfadfadsfareae]

@@TheCrafsMan Jeremy from BlackMagicCraft has the same issue. I believe he even has a video showing ways to compensate for it. I've found a couple of beers to work wonders ;)

[@IrishJaguar]

Just as I was about to go to sleep! But I always make time for Crafsman!

[@ConjuredCraft]

I've sculpted probably 100 tiny eyeballs by now and this is by far the coolest way to make eyes I've ever seen. Thanks CrafsMan!

[@gesarts3625]

I make all kinds of realistic eyes. I use polymer clay and even a silicone and corn starch mixture but this is such a better solution for smaller eyes. The Crafsman always teaching me something to make my life a little easier.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you so much! I bet some type of simple push-mold could work for getting the iris and pupil shapes in polymer clay. :D What I like about polymer clay is you can get some that have a nice translucence to them, which I feel would add more to the realism. :)

[@gesarts3625]

@@TheCrafsMan that exactly the type of clay I use (translucent). Then for blood vessels I use alcohol inks then lightly wipe most away with a tiny brush tip covered in alcohol as it thins the red ink it also makes smaller vessel lines, but leaves a lighter pink surrounding area underneath adding some realism. I love making eyes. They're so much fun because there are so many different types. I make a ton of monsters so those are even more fun.

[@darrenmichaels]

Use the tools you have to make the tools you need. Love it, Crafsman!

[@technoe02]

"Eyeball it", crafsman, you kill me lol

[@TabLeft]

so we aren’t gonna talk about that silky circle drawing technique! they came out looking great!

[@boscorner]

As someone who has tried to drill through many spherical things, I greatly appreciate this.

[@Engineer_MKII]

We need more appearances from Crafsmama. Every time we hear her you get a free chuckle from the audience.

[@TheOriginalWerty]

Can I just say that today's introduction is my all time favorite of yours? EDIT: Crafsman, I don't know what you've been doing differently, whether it's your mood or just different techniques, but these last few videos I have noticed a considerable increase in production quality.

[@volttherobot]

If I had a jaw, it would have dropped when you drew that circle… lots of fun camera hijinks in this one! Miss the music, though… keep on SteadyCraftin’!

[@TheCrafsMan]

:) Thanks, buddy! (KNOWING you can draw a circle *WAY* better than I can! ;) )

[@ImTheDigitalAlchemist]

Not sure if you’ve ever seen my claws, but I’m not the most “elegant” when it comes to most things, especially anything that involves writing or drawing… (I AM good at being able to put away the dishes, but don’t let my Makers know that!)

[@adamcole6480]

CRAFSMAN! That circle...you taught me more than you meant to today, sir. My eyes are open.

[@PartisanGamerDE]

Man Craftsman I love you - as much as one can love a fleece puppet with rubber glove hands on the internet, one has never met - but why do you put that energy out into the world? Who in their right mind would want puppets and figurines that stare at you with dead realistic eyes! They stare right into your soul eternally asking "Why?".

[@skully6223]

I was today years old (42 & went to art school for 5 yrs!) when I learned how to draw a circle by moving the paper instead of your writing utensil!! Sad...just sad!! Lol...but thanks nonetheless crafsman!🖤 I had to edit this bc the end was hilarious...crafsmama cracked me up!!🤣🤣🤣

[@jameshughes3014]

It's always a good day when the crafsman posts a video.

[@absotivelypawsilutely796]

If I had a dollar for every time I said "oo that's clever!" to something in a CrafsMan video I'd probably be able to buy a month's groceries at least. Also thanks for the reminder that I'm overdue for an eye test!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow. Talk about an ENCOURAGING comment. Thank you for taking time to write this, because I sure do appreciate it!

[@pkg3542]

LOL. you are so funny and light hearted. Make me smile every time. Thank you craftsman. 😊

[@machineman6498]

Whoa. Just finished a Toy Polloi video and this popped up. It’s a good day! edit: interrupted my son and watched with him because he started using the same UV resin a few minutes ago

[@Billymfp]

Absolutely the greatest show. I learn, and I feel like I just got a hug. Love you and yours. I will keep on SC!!

[@AndyMecha]

"Jeepers creepers, where did you get those peepers?" 😁👍

[@TheDistur]

Very nice eyes Crafsman. I like when people show the no excuses methods for doing things.

[@mishelle6315]

TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin is where I go when I need to relax and learn something new.

[@mellowsnail4534]

Crafsman, the bob ross of craftin’. Always here to solve my craftin troubles.

[@Dukefazon]

I'm 99% sure I'll never make eyeballs like these but I highly enjoy watching you make them and explaining the process. I'm so happy I found your channel last year! I was expecting a realistic-eyeball-Crafsman-puppet at the end :D That dad joke at the end was a hit, it got a reaction out of me for sure :)

[@davidjordonmiller9686]

Heck yes this was acceptable, Crafsman! Your videos always make my day a little better. Even if the eyeball jokes were a little… cornea.

[@TheCrafsMan]

HA! Thank you David! ;)

[@VOLAIRE]

Watching this and listening to your voice is like ASMR

[@JustASleepySloth]

I don't know why I never thought of this! I could make horse eyes this way!

[@dilihopa]

Hard to believe I know but just today I bought some cabochons in order to paint/make eyeballs. Great video as always.

[@algernopkrieger7710]

Crafsman, your content has really evolved. Your production, editing, script, delivery, everything has come up so much (not that any of the old stuff was bad). Kudos!

[@mynameis999]

I was just thinking that too!

[@IrishJaguar]

Man, that whole process is great. So simple, but so effective. Also, loved the Army Painter brushes, those are what I use for my Warhammer painting

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks, Stevie! You may notice I wound up grabbing a cheaper ("Happy Choice" brand - LOL) brush that I cut some bristles from to get somewhat of a finer brush. I underestimated just HOW thin of a line I'd need for those irises. :) I appreciate you watching!

[@pattimessenger6214]

I love the eyeballs! I love the critters who got new eyeballs too!

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Love the outtakes at the end! I actually just got a bottle of that resin after you last video and it arrived today. I'm sure my kids toys are missing eyeballs somewhere. Great video!

[@ClayMann]

The results here are really good. You can now have realistic eyes on everything! What's that? your wallet doesn't have eyes? we can fix that. What's that? your light switches don't have eyes? no problem, brb. Googley eyes is over, realistic eyeballs is in!

[@TheCrafsMan]

The way you think is a way that I like! :D

[@newtome-jessegates6310]

I’m about to make some cool Halloween decorations! Thanks crafsman

[@pacman10182]

I've got a lathe with a collet chuck, that'll make this nice and easy

[@ronschindler3891]

I never would have thought to make eyes this way on my own, this is fantastic, especially using UV resin.

[@themilkmon]

Great stuff, as always! An upside with drilling the eyeballs by hand without a rig that Crafsman didn't mention is that the little differences and imperfections helps at keeping the characters organic and unique! :D

[@PatrickHoodDaniel]

That is one of the best hand drawn circles I have seen! :)

[@RaqrexArt]

EYE can’t believe how awesome these turned out 👀

[@TheCrafsMan]

:) Thank you so much!

[@DRC644]

Wow, that's a great way to make little eyeballs and they turned out great!

[@hearse_boy_8620]

Your humor is top tier. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, Crafsman.

[@gK-ih2ct]

I love the way you talk. I love the way your fingers move and say a whole bunch of words without saying anything at all. I love your mad up words that make more sense than the real ones. I love your jokes. And the way you pause for punchlines! I love your puppets. I love all the little things you do with your cute little toys. Your crafcat. Crafin Workshop. Crafwife. Stickers. Toys. Workshop displays. I love everything about you man. you’re the best!

[@chainsrad6354]

Mate you deserve everything, such great quality here.

[@babaganoosh1969]

Finally I have something to use my Dremel workstation bench press for...for a minute thought I wasted money...lol

[@badWithComputer]

To hold the BBs while you drill and paint them, you could drill a slightly undersized hole in a pair of closed softjaws right at the point they touch. Maybe a long row of holes for doing many at a time.

[@linzertube]

Acceptable?!! It’s EXCEPTIONAL!!!

[@KevinOMalleyisonlysmallreally]

Its great when crafsmama pops in. Tell crafsmama we say hi and we love her too.

[@YanniCooper]

As a mini wargamer I'm extremely jealous of how easy you make that look, especially compared to painting eyes for 28mm scale. I particularly liked the idea of holding the eye upside down while curing it having done a few projects with UV resin.

[@SlightlyCivil]

Crafsman, you never fail to relax and amuse me. Your passion for tiny crafts is inspiring. Let me share a craft I uses to do as a kid all the time. Aluminum foil sculptures. I would go to the store and buy the large packets of aluminum foil. After comin back home I would draw a picture of something I wanted to make (mostly dinosaurs). Then I would take sheets of aluminum foil and try to create what I drew. Only thing I used was foil. Eventually I got good enough to make cool helmets for my siblings. Did a lot of freddys characters for them. They looked pretty good too. Its a fun craft if ya ever wanna try it

[@alltowner]

I like these videos so much. There are so many levels to enjoy them on.

[@bunnyboo2]

I LOVE Craffman's visual aesthetic! With the beautiful colorful lights! Super pretty😭💕

[@brentrubin]

Crafsman, not only are your videos extremely informative and entertaining, I know I can trust the information you provide in your videos because you yourself are a very talented and experienced maker/creator. It's so hard trying to find quality content on YT and not just another clickbait video. But I know I can always trust the Crafsman. You're my hero Crafsman!

[@Mike-oj9mo]

Crafsman, you got some mean circle drawin skills

[@warwickEDF_jets]

I think its great you did it by hand ! think everyone would agree that slight variations make it look more natural :) and realistic !

[@bubbadoom1837]

This video was most certainly acceptable. A welcome distraction after a very, very long day. Eye feel like a PUPIL at school when I watch your videos. I hope you understand I mean this with all respect, and won't LASH out when I send my love to Crafsmomma. I love her commentary.

[@bassman2162]

Mrs Crafsman and you didn’t seem to see eye-to-eye on that “eyeballing it” joke. You just weren’t on the same eye-level. You seemed to think it was an eye-opener, but she thought it was a real eye-sore.

[@themusicofmikegoodwin]

Another awesome video Crafsman. I saw an interesting idea once whereby someone printed the iris and pupil and cut it out with a hole punch then resigned it in. I'm interested in these for stop motion puppets. PS love the out takes at the end. Would love to see more bloopers... as if your videos could make me smile any more than the already do.

[@traumachild1737]

That circle drawing was smooth

[@MakerMaddox]

This add so much depth because it's actually deep! (I just got a pin vise and it changed my life hahaha) Have you seen what Wetta Workshop is doing with their eyeball tech. Mind blowing!

[@BPCustomCreations]

The pitch modulation in the intro made me laugh way too hard 😂🤣 another awesome video👍

[@YanickFM]

Every time a new Crafsman video comes out, I have another new thing I want to try

[@magakag1063]

Best channel on KZbin.

[@davidz2016]

Oh man this is awesome. 1/6 eyes experiment begins . Lol .

[@c.french450]

The slight variation in roundness is actually pretty cool.

[@chillrhino]

I watched this on a big honking 4K TV and those eyeballs looked AMAZING

[@bellastname1244]

Crafsman your channel is a treasure.

[@keijah010]

Those figurines are SOOO cute!

[@flutesalute]

loved all the different sounds and visuals in this one

[@RegularOldDan]

Every time I see one of your videos, I just want to curl up in a cozy place and chill. You have some of the most enjoyable and pleasant content out there, CrafsMan. Thank you.

[@deby7821]

You are just an amazing human being. Thank you for being in our lives. Those eyes came out beautifully too.

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

I think a video on making resin cast eyes would be cool. You could get some pretty funky results.

[@amandavhb1630]

I am enjoying your channel so much. Never would have thought I would enjoy watching a puppet presenting crafting... but now I am officially subscribed. Thanks for your creativity!

[@phillipmitchell2254]

It's always such a joy to see a new video by TheCrafsMan

[@mrpandabites]

This was more than acceptable, Crafsman. It was wonderful.

[@BRUXXUS]

So creative and such a wonderful result! Wow!

[@YamiKitten]

Great video! What a great idea, I never thought to use drill bits with just my hands.

[@PalTiya]

Thanks for the tutorial! Could listen to your voice all day too 😊

[@FresherPrince]

Those eyes will haunt my dreams. Great job.

[@julieb3996]

I've been a fan for ages, some of his knowledge comes up in my random memory even tho I haven't seen one of his videos in years. The other day I was just remembering something of his regarding melting plastics... This person must surely work for The Industry