Making a Dragon's Eyeball

[@larissaorozco3255]

It kills me to see KZbin hasn’t notice the flaws in the algorithm there’s so many KZbin channels that deserve more love like yours.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Larissa, I appreciate your very kind words. Cheers Jim

[@alansimpson596]

You are an amazing artist Jim. That is simply stunning. I have a pure black kitten and this project reminds me of his eyes.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Alan, I had a bit of fun with this one, the gold leaf worked very well, I have just ordered some more. Cheers, Jim

[@tinawood5926]

Watched your video thinking I’d learn to make a much smaller one for jewelry..my hat is off to you! That eye is so realistic!! Beautiful!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@Sludgepump]

Wow, nice work Jim! Loved when the finished eye popped out at de-molding! Almost felt the wrath of Sauron!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Sludgepump, the de-molding was certainly an exciting moment. Cheers, Jim

[@RingwayManchester]

Jim that's so cool!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. Cheers, Jim

[@JimG31547]

Jim, That was a very creative idea. Looks just like a real eye ball. Thanks for sharing, Jim

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Jim, something a bit different. Cheers, Jim

[@Create2make]

That looks really great Jim

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Paul. Cheers, Jim

[@awoodworkersson396]

Another inspired build Jim. The eye looks incredible!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, I was very pleased with how it turned out. Cheers, Jim

[@cigarsmoka9741]

Very cool! I’ve seen flat eyes made, but never one like that. Nice detail with the red blood vessels too. All around great job.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, variations coming soon. Cheers, Jim

[@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts]

That is pretty darned cool Jim.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Jimmie. Cheers, Jim

[@PaulLockwood]

Fantastic Jim. Captured that look so well.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again Paul, I was very pleased with the end result. Cheers, Jim

[@andybrock100]

Making this kind of stuff isn't something I would consider doing myself, that said, I find it very interesting and entertaining watching you and you're process when you make these things. Great work.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Andy. I too, often find myself watching people make things that I will never do myself. Cheers, Jim

[@stubrearley9220]

fabulous project Jim. I love it. I wouldn't even know where to begin.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Stu, I just let my imagination run wild and hope for the best. Cheers, Jim

[@JohnClothier]

Love it Jim, great job!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much John, see you at UKIWS. Cheers, Jim

[@phillallen01]

Wow fantastic jim looks so life like

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Phill. Cheers, Jim

[@larover90]

wow that is so good Jim

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Ian. Cheers, Jim

[@davidcollier6180]

Just like to say Jim these past few months you have really stepped your stuff up more videos different topics loving it mate by far my fav youtuber

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much David, I’m delighted that you like my stuff. Cheers, Jim

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Wow Jim another amazing project I love that eye. Wow.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Kobie Cheers Jim

[@baconsoda]

That is incredible Jim. Well Done.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Brendan. Cheers, Jim

[@stacysimpson8517]

LOVED watching your video!! Thought I might want to begin to do this but looks like a ton of equipment is needed. But thank you for showing what it takes 👍🏻

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Stacy, you could probably do something like this without all the equipment but the results may not be as predictable. Many thanks for watching Cheers Jim

[@HeathKnuckles_Tasty_Timber]

That looks wicked Jim! 🤘👊 Nice work!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again Heath, thought you would like this one. I had fun making it. More cast spheres coming. Cheers, Jim

[@Bramsshed1913]

That is fantastic Jim , love it! old Smaug himself would love an eye like that ! Cheers, Bram

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Bram, a bit of fun. Cheers, Jim

[@ronpurvis51]

Brilliant. This video gets saved for future inspiration. Well done.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Ron. Cheers, Jim

[@PohlBarnProductions]

Pretty Cool Jim !

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@Joe_Sant]

Cool video Jimmy. Great item.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@Stephens8x6Workshop]

Really nice Jim.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Stephen. Are you going to UKIWS ? Cheers, Jim

[@Stephens8x6Workshop]

Not able to this time I'm afraid Jim, very disappointing 😞

[@StudioJLT]

Ha! Cool, I didn’t have to wait long to see how you used that mold!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, I didn’t want to keep people hanging. Cheers, Jim

[@MikeWaldt]

Stunning result Jim, excellent video mate. Cheers Mike

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Mike, I had a bit of fun with this one. Cheers, Jim

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

that's so clever , well done

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, much appreciated. Cheers Jim

[@ZacHiggins]

That is absolutely stunning!! Awesome work Jim. I had a feeling that sphere mold might play a part in this one ;)

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again Zac. This is something I have been wanting to make for a long time. Cheers, Jim

[@AndyBirkeyMaker]

DUDE! So incredibly sick! I love it

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Andy, much appreciated mate. Check out my game of thrones eyeball too when you get chance. Cheers Jim

[@AndyBirkeyMaker]

@@JimsonMakes I'm on it.

[@fillphat]

Awesome...so quick and simple... Had a kit when i was young called plasticraft...did this sort if thing

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Phil, I remember those kits Cheers Jim

[@brianunderwood3109]

Very cool! I was wondering where you were going with the sphere mold; now I know. I'd really like to see you make a whole mess of different eyeballs and such. Very cool once again. Cheers from Colorado.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Brian. Several more spherical projects coming soon. Cheers, Jim

[@bodiejay2859]

Jim, One word "WOW". ~Kevin

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Kevin. Something a bit different. Cheers Jim

[@Thunkworks]

That looks amazing.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Matt. Cheers, Jim

[@JamesVRossi]

You might be able to get a really cool lit up eye effect if you placed some LEDs inside the eye behind that first plywood layer. Wouldn't be able to fix it if you resin'ed it in, but with LED life being as long as it is might not really be a concern. Looks fantastic as is though!

[@JimsonMakes]

Watch this space James, I’m already working on an LED eyeball. Cheers, Jim

[@AllenORourke1954]

Fantastic Jim...👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧...

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Allen. Cheers, Jim

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

Ooohhhh!!!! That’s incredible!! Love it!! I need one! For my latest project!! Might have to have a go... hurry and make more!! 😜🌲🦊🌲🤗

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Claire. It’s a fun project, sounds like you are about to have fun too. Cheers, Jim

[@burningdiamond]

Gorgeous! Love yot tee btw! I got one quite similar.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. One of my favourite Ts. Cheers, Jim

[@Highlandboxes]

Wow brilliantly done Jim:-)

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Pam, I thought you might like this one. Cheers, Jim

[@adamquincey4371]

That’s awesome mate...! Cheers...

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Adam. Glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@nickzammeti]

That’s awesome buddy . So cool man 😜🤗🤗👍🏽

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks mate, I was well pleased with how this came out 😀😀👍🏼, cheers, Jim

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Great idea 👍🏼

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks again Tomas. Cheers, Jim

[@elainehoward8822]

Absolutely stunning xxxxxxxxx

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Elaine Cheers Jim

[@acemaker2002]

That is amazing!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Stephen. Cheers, Jim

[@DaveGDesigns]

Mate that's brilliant 👌

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Dave. Cheers, Jim

[@HueyLionsheart]

Absolutely fantastic Jim, really does look realistic,(If dragon's were real of course!) I really love these eyeballs! I need one...or two. I will have to try one once I get around to playing with resin for anything other than a coating....I'd better start finding out about those moulds! 👍

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. Yes eyeball making is lots of fun. I made my mould but apparently you can buy them. Cheers Jim

[@DaleDix]

Perfect! Should do a collab with the other makers to do a whole dragon lol.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Dale, yes a collab would be exciting. Cheers, Jim

[@ManCrafting]

Love it. Great job.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Chad, glad you like it. Cheers, Jim

[@gregdykes8832]

Awesome, now to build a dragon for it to fit.....

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Greg. I think I would need a bigger workshop or a smaller eye. Cheers, Jim

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Cool 👍

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks Andy. Cheers, Jim

[@russelllowrey7220]

So cool!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Russell, a fun project. Cheers Jim

[@MillerMade]

you should hit up bobby duke and see if he would carve you a dragon head to put this in, that would be amazing

[@JimsonMakes]

Yes that would be cool. Cheers, Jim

[@o.o2311]

That's amazing wow

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Cheers Jim

[@davidlacey6417]

Could you put RGB lights in the eyes for a garden feature for halloweeen.ect nice eye,and video how to make the mould.

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much David, I already have plans for an illuminated eye, watch this space. Cheers, Jim

[@oliviapellicer7376]

what if you did, like, a cool looking gecko eyeball? The ones with the funky pupil shapes?

[@JimsonMakes]

A possible project for the future

[@alanmullock381]

Brilliant Jim,way too complex for my feeble mind!👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Alan, I love a palaver filled project ( sometimes!). Cheers, Jim

[@lozza1950]

Looks like there is no flash from the rim of mould ? Brilliant l am going to try

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you, yes minimal flash

[@joshuawaddell6640]

Love it! Those few bubbles in the center would drive me crazy though if I made it, lol. Any way to eliminate those in the vacuum pot by chance?

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Joshua, yes the bubbles upset me greatly, I wasn’t quick enough getting it into the pressure pot. Many thanks for watching Cheers Jim

[@marilyngianadda1167]

I love it!

[@JimsonMakes]

Something a bit different, many thanks for watching Cheers Jim

[@christopherbingham8200]

That is super cool

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Christopher. Cheers, Jim

[@rid1505]

Cool 😎 looks awesome 🐲👁️

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Chris. Cheers, Jim

[@dawnmason9558]

Awesome eyeball Jim wonder if the dragon will come looking for it???

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Dawn. Let’s hope not, he might be a bit angry. Cheers, Jim

[@ianfiddes9871]

Nice one

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Ian Cheers Jim

[@barrycook4690]

Very nice Jim I think a pair would look better

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Barry, yes a pair would be good, I still have the mould. Cheers, Jim

[@mummatoni9211]

fantastic

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. Cheers, Jim

[@BlackCat_2]

That is beautiful. I am a little curious about that white rotocast? Does it end up solid or is it hollow on the inside from all that turning around and around? Also will it not cure if you don't keep it rotating? - Heidi

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Heidi. It is partly hollow. The rotocast resin can be used as an ordinary casting resin and will still set, it doesn’t need to be turned. Cheers, Jim

[@simplethings3055]

Hi Jim, It's me again. I have one question. I couldn't find pure gold leaf in here. What can I use instead of pure gold leaf? Do you have any suggestion?

[@JimsonMakes]

Hi, there are some imitation gold leaf and what they call gold leaf on base which should work well. I was given most of my gold leaf but I did buy some off eBay. There was quite a lot of listings on eBay for gold leaf at a very good price. Antique restorers and picture framers also use it and may stock it. Cheers Jim

[@simplethings3055]

Thank you so much for your suggestion. I'm waiting for your new project. Kind regards.

[@puddingcat1498]

What fun!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Pudding Cat, I certainly enjoyed this project. Cheers, Jim

[@ronswoodturningshopandstuf5759]

Sweet!!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Ron. Cheers, Jim

[@TheBeardx16]

Random !! i love it !!!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, one needs a bit of random in one’s life sometimes. Cheers, Jim

[@jpwoodwork]

oh man, thats super cool!!.....i mean, SHOW OFF!! lol

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Jamie, I was well pleased with the result. Cheers, Jim

[@polysoul1]

Love it! Did you consider pressure casting one?

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. I did pressure cast the lens bust I’ll managed to trap a few bubbles in the 2nd layer. I will be doing some pressure cast spheres soon. Cheers, Jim

[@polysoul1]

Jim Overton - Jimson's Stuff Can't wait :)

[@daisyw4348]

Would have looked nice to have the white bit black as well

[@JimsonMakes]

I will be making some variations on this. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Jim

[@gabrielc6252]

Brilliant :D

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Cheers Jim

[@СергейКулеш-с9о]

cool!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. Cheers, Jim

[@jumpyspiderlady8454]

Neat!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Valerie. Cheers, Jim

[@morlin1237]

this is so cool :)

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much, check out my Game of Thrones dragon eye video. Cheers Jim

[@almavale8705]

Wow!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much. Cheers, Jim

[@oliviapellicer7376]

OH WOW

[@JimsonMakes]

👍🏼

[@stevesawyer6138]

You are good

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Steve Cheers Jim

[@k192447]

fantástico este olho de dragão giganteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

[@JimsonMakes]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers Jim

[@bearshield7138]

sweet

[@JimsonMakes]

Many thanks for watching

[@Josef_R]

Figured out what that cost to make? I'm guessing more than you could sell it for?

[@JimsonMakes]

Quite possibly but I won’t be selling it. Cheers, Jim

[@Josef_R]

Ah, I figured since you said you'd be making more, that's what they were for. So no figure? I loved the front of it, but for some reason, the white side didn't seem right to me. I'd love to have just a half mold of the front side.

[@JimsonMakes]

Yes it would have been better with black sides or as you say a half sphere. Ive got a couple of other different eye and sphere projects coming up. Just for fun really, the resin is too expensive to make it a profitable proposition. Luckily I have been given several different resins to try, which makes it easier to experiment, mistakes can be expensive. Cheers, Jim

[@Josef_R]

Jim Overton - Jimson's Stuff Yeah, I think a black back half would have been better, but I get that you were experimenting with the veins. Maybe even clear for the veins? It's a shame how much those resins cost. Not to mention the pot just to get going.

[@Sabbatheist]

Why? Why not? The makers creed.

[@JimsonMakes]

Exactly, Makers gotta make. Cheers, Jim

[@Crafty_Kritter]

Niiiiice

[@JimsonMakes]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers Jim

[@darkrie1640]

Cat eyes

[@JimsonMakes]

👍🏼thanks for watching Cheers Jim

[@hobbyturner6634]

xlnt !!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thank you very much Adrian. Cheers, Jim

[@kittygirlgg2641]

ink bendy: k-kids haha k-kids hahaAHH!!!!

[@JimsonMakes]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 many thanks for watching Cheers Jim

[@irenedavo3768]

Strange!

[@JimsonMakes]

Thanks for watching Irene, we have to be strange occasionally. Cheers, Jim

[@PoppaTom1948]

No offense but I have tried numerous times to leave comments and you don't leave enough time for someone like me that is technically challenged and cannot type fast enough!!!!!

[@JimsonMakes]

Sorry I wasn’t aware that KZbin put a time limit on typing messages ? Cheers Jim