Hi I am a production designer in the film industry and I do a lot of mask designs and am constantly looking for cool eye making techniques. I have to say this was by far the best video I have seen on the topic. The length put me off at first, since I thought it would be pretty repetitive with someone just jabbering on, but all the information you past along in a fresh and insightful way. I am glad I said what the hell I have time to kill and clicked on it anyway. I also want to agree with you for other artists out there that give up cause they think there work is not good, well it isn't and that's OK cause even practiced artists work stinks most of the time. It takes years sometimes to produce something that is grand and even then you will find fault with it. Just don't give up you will create a masterpiece one day. And all the struggle is worth it. It doesn't mean anything if it is easy, art is about the power of emotion and the struggle to bring it out! Stanley Kubrick once said, "In the end, the test of a work of art, is our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good." Thank you so much for your awesome video and keep making costumes!

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

Peter Spawn wow, thanks Peter! I'm really glad my video was worth the watch :) thanks for watching, and have an excellent day!

@ChezMache

7 жыл бұрын

I agree with Peter about the length. Yvonne, you have a wonderfully descriptive manner of speaking as you are crafting your masterpieces. We will keep watching.

@alannamendez1226

7 жыл бұрын

Peter Spawn I to was put off by the length of this video but got to agree it was well worth watching.

@Luculencia

7 жыл бұрын

I confess kept skipping forwards after she'd explained each new technique...

@matteast711

7 жыл бұрын

You should hire her!

Thanks for the lesson now I have to figure out how to swipe my wife's nail polish 😎

@backtoearthcreations

6 жыл бұрын

hehehe :p good luck!!

Oh damn it... Apparently I'm making Dragon Eyes this weekend!!! Who knew?

@backtoearthcreations

6 жыл бұрын

LOL!!

@SoulSearch11110

5 жыл бұрын

Lol I was actually looking for this vid after coming across one of her others.

Very wonderful tutorial Yvonne!! Nice that you took the time to do the entire eye step by step, instead of others who jump steps & fast forward through steps. I love the finished product & will definitely make one/some. Thanks Yvonne.

That was so cool. I wasn't sure if wanted to watch a 42min video about something I wasn't particularly interested in, but it's fantastic. The end piece is beautiful - truly stunning effect, yet it seems quite doable for someone who is reasonably artistic. Saying that, Yvonne is very talented and making something look easy doesn't mean it is easy. Oh, and the 42 minutes flies by. Great video.

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

lol, thank you so much Ian!!

@ianmacfarlane1241

7 жыл бұрын

+Yvonne Williams Yvonne, no problem - thank you for sharing your talents with the World. Have you ever tried to do a circular pupil? Not a dragon eye then, (because we've all seen a dragon's eye before 😄) but like a human or a cat, (although cats do transition between the two).

@MrGlewYouTubeChangedMyHandle

7 жыл бұрын

Ian. You took the words right out of my mouth.Very nice work Yvonne.

@GothicElf68

7 жыл бұрын

I'm not very artistic, but this still looks doable. I'm going to give it a shot over the summer, anyway! And yes, the 42 minutes really didn't seem that long.

@susanburney1071

6 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize how long the video was until it was almost done. The time flies by, and with each colour reveal, the desire to see the finished piece gets stronger. Great work!!

Why the fuck did I watch this whole video. I don't even like arts and crafts. I just feel hypnotized, but here I am at 3 in the morning watching a video on dragon eyes.

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

muahahaha, its an evil conspiracy :p Thanks for watching! :)

@sablatnic8030

7 жыл бұрын

Me too!! And I normally watch chainsaws!

@Bakuhatzu

7 жыл бұрын

...oh

@Bakuhatzu

7 жыл бұрын

Chainsaws?!

@ashercohen387

7 жыл бұрын

+ChrisTNT It's the Russians.

Yvonne is not only a fabulous artist but an excellent instructor. The Is video was an exquisite experience in all facets of artistic education. A real joy!

Amazing!!!!! I was planning on skipping through and getting the basics and try to just wart hog it in five minutes, but I ended up watching the entire video and listening to every word!!! Well done!!!

I have been using this exact method for about 7 years now and it really works well, It's nice to see someone else doing this using nail varnish too and doing the whole scratching/scraping technique, it produces such a great dimensional finish and you explain it really well, it's funny that I own more nail varnish than any woman I know (I'm male) and people laugh when I tell them that, but are really surprised when I show them what can be achieved. I make mine in pairs as I make them for puppets, but I mark off the very center with an adhesive plastic disk and finish with the pupil, sometimes I will add a few layers of clear nail varnish to the center before the black just to give it a little more depth!! great tutorial!!

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

Ben allforGod right on! excellent tips, too!

@jo351

7 жыл бұрын

Do you ever bake your dragon eyes in polymer clay ?.. on some of mine the colors completely changed ( from red to yellow) and some the colors disappeared all together have you ever had this happen?

@irenehill1209

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Really enjoyed the tutorial. If, and when, I would like to ask you where to find Small, flat back, clear, oval carbachons. What I found on line doesn’t seem to match those criteria. Thx

Love the tutorial! They look amazing! If you have nail polish that doesnt have balls in it buy a box of BBs like for a BB gun. A little milk carton size is roughly 5 bucks. I would put a BB in all my nail polish. I also took baby food or mason jars and put about a half inch of BBs in the bottom. Fill it up with some water and they are wonderful for cleaning off paint brushes.

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

omg, this has changed my life :-O

@HedgieEirulf

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I am so glad to help. Ill tell ya what, Ive been watching your videos for the past couple hours. Back when I did chain mail I hand wrapped coils and tried snipping them off with wire cutters. I ended up getting discouraged because all my jump rings had V shaped cuts in them. Your videos has really gotten me wanting to resupply myself with leather and metal.

@willl.991

7 жыл бұрын

The v shaped cuts are kind of unavoidable, but if you are willing to take a little extra time, and sacrifice a little more material, you can mitigate the V. The side of the cutters that is ground will give you the deep V, and the flat side a shallow, nearly flat, V. Start by nipping off the end of the wire with the flat side of the cutters toward the ring you are about to cut., Flip the cutters over and nip the ring off the coil. (again with the flat toward the ring) Then you flip the cutters again and nip the open end off again, and repeat for each ring. You will end up losing a bb sized nib of wire for each ring you cut off, but instead of one shallow and one deep V, you will get two shallow V's. If you want to put in a touch more effort you can rub the edges smoother on a file. There are also bits for drills with a cup shaped end to round, or smooth, the ends. (at least there use to be. I'm out of practice)

@christiecrowell3517

2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks!

One of the best and most detailed tutorials i have ever watched! What i like most, is your selfless sharing of the tecnique. Sadly, Most artists do not like sharing. May you be blessed with abundance and prosperity beyond your wildest dreams!

I've watched my share of tutorials on many "How To's" and was NEVER compelled to comment..But you were Fabulous! Your articulate,easy way of speaking made me..well..sorta happy! I Thank You kindly, for sharing your knowledge of this particular craft.The video flows seamlessly and easily.Thank You for the visual guide and your imagination. L.Garrett

@autumndagan4115

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! I kept thinking to myself, "she has a vibe that I like. She is so chill!" ❤️ I was sent this link from FB group where I asked about "where to buy glass eyes". I am SOLD on making my own now! Thank you Yvonne!

Adam Savage shared your video!

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

O.O ermahgherd, I am freaking out a bit! hehe, thanks for subscribing! :)

@bigrick3267

7 жыл бұрын

Hey cool, good for you! Really enjoyed your video, my wife and I enjoy doing different kinds of art like this and will definitely be trying to do the glass eyes so thanks for posting your video and giving us some inspiration much appreciated. Also, yes words are hard lol.

@stoner1822

7 жыл бұрын

It would be awesome to see him attempt to paint one in a one day build or something!

What a great tutorial!! Thanks for taking the time to film it and post it here for all of us!

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! :)

@jessicalaccino7352

7 жыл бұрын

Yvonne Williams how much money do you get fore selling these eyes? and how much would they cost?

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

Hey, Jessica! The eye in the tutorial sold for $40, unset, and my smaller eyes sell for a lot less. Set eyes sell for much more, depending on how ornate the setting it :)

@55nijole

7 жыл бұрын

yes it is very good video

Your laugh and Tiny giggles are infectious.

I once a year go to a children's institution in the north of Peru to craft with the kids, and each time struggle to find something that the older teen boys will enjoy doing. This was MAGIC, it fitted all ages from 9 up. It is always a joy to see how with the same materials the results are so unique. They were so happy and proud with their shimmering creations that I decided to write in the name of each one of them that now has a beautiful pendant to show off to REALLY thank you for sharing your know-how with this tutorial. Bless you.

@backtoearthcreations

6 жыл бұрын

wow, this is so cool!!!

@rhondaroberts373

5 жыл бұрын

You know in Peru they buy those eyes to put atound their house an doors to keep the evil out. They are called evil eyes. I saw a documentary on it. Its widely used an the gift store have lots. Its a known fact that voo doo is practiced byt the eyes wart off the evil. evil eyes

@judichristopher4604

4 жыл бұрын

@@backtoearthcreations You have inspired someone across the world... Yvonne, now you will be know as "World Renowned" Very exciting...

@isatis595

4 жыл бұрын

@@rhondaroberts373 Voodoo is practiced more in the Caribbean. Almost nobody in Peru or other parts of Latinamerica practice Voodoo besides around the Caribbean.

I love this project and your video! I wanted a big eye so I went to Dollar Tree and bought some magnifying glasses. I took the rim off and just did my first dragon eye. It is not as beautiful as the one in the video, but it came out spectacular! I also picked up an eyeglass repair kit and use the tiny screwdrivers for scratching. They are easier for children to use too. Thank you for an amazing, fun and awesome craft!!!

@backtoearthcreations

6 жыл бұрын

These are great ideas, thank you!!

@Whitefang-dx5bg

4 жыл бұрын

Thx for the tip.

I cannot believe that ANYONE who does crafts, would not like your tutorial - Thank you for sharing - this was AWESOME. I would like to see what you do with these Dragon Eyes.

@BlacKWidoW70s

6 жыл бұрын

Or dont even do crafts

@celinazorich4698

6 жыл бұрын

Nark R

Yvonne, you are a true artisan. The techniques you teach are priceless. The way you walk through this stuff is so thorough, and you seem like a genuinely nice person, too! Thank you so much for sharing!

Hi Yvonne. Love this video!! Spent many years in costume and sculpture - you are wonderfully methodical and natural teacher - well done. So glad you shared where you find your calibrated cabuchons. Please share where you purchase your tools- i need some more!! The calibrated cabuchons been one of the biggest bug bears for me over the years , so I resorted to creating silicone molds and casting clear glass resin cabuchons, the beauty of that was i could tint transparently using pure pigment powders and tolulene as a suspension agent. For clear nail polish OR the Clear Casting resin (cold set in 6 mins) I would add Merck eyeshadow powders, (being safe to handle) and most have already mixed in colour changing pearlescent pigment ie Yellow over Green or Red over Blue etc - so when you turn the eye - the colour changes. = fantastical. Finally another thing you should try is going to car spray painting suppliers and getting some glitter/pearl powders as are extremely fine and look stunning mixed in clear polish, magic or the resin.

We made our first dragon eyes and are super stoked! Your tutorials are amazing. Thanks for putting your knowledge out there for everyone.

Awesome. It this something to eventually do with my daughter to encourage her to be crafty/creative. Yeah, she's only 3, but that is the best time I think to plant the seeds.

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

Kerry O'Connor that's an excellent idea!

I love that you made the point that even though you are giving out the 'how to' and could lead to competition, we are artists and our interpretation of the art will make differences. What a wonderful attitude of sharing!

This tutorial is AMAZING!!!! Thank you so very much for all of the explanations and important tips as you go, because understanding these things (wet vs dry scraping, awl vs blade scraping, choosing where to feather/scrape, importance of smooth vs slightly textured glass, etc) will allow me to create really beautiful items that may use similar basic ideas that won't be limited to dragon eyes or may not even be eyes at all. Thanks for focusing this on technique and concept, and I have to say the best part is realizing others use nail polish to paint items, the colors, depths, glossiness, etc (especially cost!) are so much cooler to use - thought it was just another one of my quirks (of which I have MANY) but good to know others realize the benefits too!!!!

Hi Yvonne. I was blown away by your video for so many various reasons ranging all over the board: your honesty about why you started the dragon eyes, you sound so young yet so mature, you seem as if you are an old soul, your trials and errors that perfected your craft, the mistakes during the video, the easy no stress fixes, the comfort of your voice, you are a perfect teacher, your artistry is fantastic, the process with the rationalization was so easy to comprehend. I'm so happy that this was the first dragon diy video that I watched. Your video was perfect from start to finish. You seem to be the top of the class on dragon eyes. Thank you so very much for posting your video. Jodie (new subscriber)

Yvonne... Your video is a blessing to watch and easier to understand than most I've seen on the subject. I actually had to pause the video to go out to buy a stash of nail polish to be prepared to begin an eyeball of my own. Any video that has the ability to send me running for supplies before I even complete watching it is one that not only teaches quite well. but inspires creativity and instills passion...a rare quality missing from so many diy videos out there today. I look forward to seeing lots of your future projects!

@backtoearthcreations

6 жыл бұрын

Lol, right on!! I'd love to see how yours came out!

I agree about the convenience of having the little metal balls in your product to help it mix well when you shake it. I bought some nice copper covered BB's and they work so well! Thanks for an amazing tutorial. I love how much information you give without being repetitive!

One of the best tutorials I've watched. Great job both on the peice and on delivery. Very natural teacher.

Very breath-taking! I love this technique and the way you explained it as you went. I work with polymer clay a lot, and I spend an hour one day trying to shop for realistic doll eyes only to find them too expensive and not what I wanted. Even though I'm looking for more of a human eye, I got so many ideas and so much inspiration from your video. This is amazing work!

This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your craft with me, I am definitely going to try making some.

You are a fantastic artist. I loved watching your art emerge into the piece you designed. What an honor to be a part of this moment. I'm truly envious. Thank you for teaching and inspiring.

I agree with everyone below that this is an awesome tutorial! It takes something that looks so complicated and breaks it down to a simple, inexpensive, non-frustrating technique!

Thank you, Yvonne. You have opened up a whole new craft to me. I have been practicing on those little ones you get at craft stores and have had moderate success. I just received some cabochons in the mail, much like the ones you show. I am looking forward to making my own creations.

@backtoearthcreations

6 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! I am so glad to get you snagged into a new craft!

Thanks to your exquisite teaching I was able to impress my husband and his friends! Lol They couldn't believe I was able to make these dragon eyes.😋

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

Yay!!

You make it look so easy,bless your heart.thank you for sharing.I’m 61 and still learning everyday.💕

HANDS DOWN....the absolute BEST Dragon Eye Maker video on youtube. Thank You so much.

That was amazing girl! I just stumbled onto this video an crafting isnt my thing but i watched every single one of those 42 mins! I love your passion about it too!

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing your talent!

I started off drawing, painting and also creative writing, I love your style of teaching and instructing and have decided to expend my interests into working with other mediums which now include jewelry making, resin and clay. You are effortlessly talented and the reason you're so good at what you do is because it's something that you absolutely love to do. I hope to one day be remotely as good as you are, but lets face it...not everyone is born with this much talent but thank you for making us feel like we are. I make art because I cannot live without creating

I saw this video when I was a kid and this video stuck with me enough that when I came across a need to make dragon eyes a couple days ago I was able to remember enough of this video and made some really good looking eyes!!!! Incredible video and thank you for helping me achieve a childhood dream!

@backtoearthcreations

8 ай бұрын

Right on! I'm so glad to be helpful to you, thank you for sharing!

Freaking awesome! Love it! By far, the most informative and entertaining tutorial I've watched in quite a while! ❤️🙏

I've looked at quite a few different videos and your dragon eyes and explanations are the best I have seen. So beautiful, keep up the amazing work!

I’m watching your tutorial again I love love love your inspiration Thank you! Patricia

I enjoy your videos, not only for your talent and laugh but you are literate and that is refreshing.

Thank you for sharing your amazing ideas. It looks wonderful!!!!!

I am drinking my morning coffee obsessed with how damn creative this is!! You are totally awesome!!

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

lol, thanks William!

As a fellow creative, I've watched Yvonne grow and expand her abilities. Master is the word that comes to mind. To be blunt, Yvonne, you just keep getting better at kicking ass, and taking names. Also, you have the kind of voice that's easy on my ears and your willingness to share your gifts shows a generous Spirit. You have a seasoned discerned eye for how things should be, that I love about your work Thanks for sharing.

That is really cool, Yvonne! Thank you for sharing your technique! Can't wait to try it!

The music in the background is so relaxing!

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it, Courtney! I started playing the guitar so I could do my own background music :)

😍 Wow what a magical and gorgeous eye !! 😍 Thank you for this comprehensive, clear and friendly tutorial. Super nice that you want to share the process with us. Kind regards, Katie (from Holland) 🌻🌻

I previously purchased glass eyes from the taxidermy shop but I needed an "authentic" dragon eye for a piece I am currently working on. Yvonne, you are incredible. I love when an artist is able to articulate their process while creating. You personify the excellence of KZread medium. Thank you.

WOW, IMPRESIVE!! Thank you so much for going the extra step. You are gifted!!!

OOh darliN! Your a lifesaver!! I have just dived into polymer clay to make cute lil baby dragons .. just learning, be gentle :) But my goodness! I have been trying to figure out this eye thing for months! I've actually been buying other artists printed eyes .. it's driving me crazy cuz like you said if you print them off and another artist prints the same one off, aw man. I too have tried the fish tank glass cuz that's what I had .. ironically, I ordered some clear glass cabochons, had no idea how I was gonna make eyes and then, stumbled on your tutorial .. duh! who would'a thought! Nail Polish!! I have millions of bottles of nail polish! OOhmigosh! I'm sO damn excited that I found you!! I can't thank you enough for sharing this! Thank you thank you thank you!! I'm'a dingdOng! Honestly I know NOTHING about the medium! (polymer clay) You have sOO saved me like a million dollars and gave me back my own creativity with these dang eyes! I lOve you ~haha Ooh and the glass frame with the graphing paper underneath to use for polymer clay! I swear sometimes my brain just goes blank and seriously I just dived into this medium and ya know I'm very dyslexic and learning anything (following directions) can be very challenging, your a very good teacher, you explained everything in a way I completely understood not just watching you but the words you used .. I really appreciate people who can actually teach, you have no idea how frustrating learning can be for me .. I'm sOrry I went completely off on this comment but I just had to express how you have helped someone .. me :)

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

Amber, I am so glad you found my tutorial! I am VERY dyslexic and learn best with a repetitive exposure to visual, audible, and tactile mediums. It goes without saying I had a hard time in public school, lol! The best advice I can give is to be patient with yourself and to keep trying as long as it brings you joy; frustration is natural, but totally worth pushing through. If you ever have any questions or ideas that you want help bouncing back and forth, send me a message and we'll chat :)

@amberlynn8279

7 жыл бұрын

Ooh your sO sweet! sOrry it's taken me sO long to respond. But I sO appreciate you! VERY dyslexic really sucks sOmetimes. I'd lOve to chat! I found your fb page .. Where's the best place to message you darliN?

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

Amber lynn on Facebook is good :)

@amberlynn8279

7 жыл бұрын

Perfect! cuz I'm really struggling with a section on my polymer clay dragons that I can't seem to figure out the best way to 'attach' it .. I think that's the right word .. usually it just happens after countless hours and a bunch of luck .. I'm getting better tho .. I just don't know the medium very well sO tricks & tips would be awesome too .. Honey, thanks for reaching out to me .. means a lot that someone would do that, specially with art .. Your an Angel! Talk sOOn :)

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

Amber lynn I'd love to see pics of your dragons!

25:21 ''That's fine, it doesn't have to be perfectly symetrical'' **keeps scratching** x)

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

lol, the struggle though. I'm a free spirit but also kindof obsessive. *doh*

@microplastique

7 жыл бұрын

Haha don't worry I'm kind of a perfectionist as well ^^

@user-ml3hl6vr4t

7 жыл бұрын

I use an awl AND a flathead 2" pin for scratching out. The latter gives me a finer line which is good for smaller diameter cabochons.

You, madam, are a queen of your craft! Love ya work!

Thank you SO MUCH for this! A friend sent me some acrylic cabs and I'm practicing this technique on them. Then I'll get some glass ones when I get really good! My first one turned out pretty great thanks to your tutorial. Yay!!

Finally finished an eye. Found that nail polish remover is my friend. I had a nice big glass dome. Now I am going to do some different colors. I got some polish at the dollar tree. I would post it on Facebook but I deactivated it last year. Just too much drama. I think I'll somehow make this a paper weight for my daughter. She likes sci-fi and fantasy and they have a small apt and it won't take up too much space. Thank you so very much for making these videos. I like the long ones. I do a lot of pausing and going back to watch again. I love listening to you and the music.

@judichristopher4604

4 жыл бұрын

I saw on one of her other videos that she put the Dragon's Eye on a Pop Socket on the back of her phone... That is so cool.

thanks for sharing this wonderful art I will use your technic to create eyes for paper weights and for embellishments on my next book making project.....

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

oooo, thats a brilliant idea! I would love to see how they come out :)

@enterxx12

7 жыл бұрын

mark ockwell

I'm so glad to see someone using nail polish to paint! I've been doing that for many years. ❤

thank you, you have opened my "eyes" to a whole new art concept as well as using all my friends' old nail polish which they were happy to donate. again thank you

This is full on to the max awesome! Wow!

@backtoearthcreations

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Carl!

Yvonne, I think your video was wonderful! As an artist myself, I was delighted by the amount of detail you explained and how easy it was to follow your technique. I'm not personally into making dragon eyes, but your technique mimics making ANY kind of eye because it looks so realistic. Even though I never thought I'd make a dragon eye, I must admit that I'd love to make one now because your video was so motivating! It would make a very cool piece of jewelry. Thank you for sharing the detail; you are an amazing artist. Your video is one of the best I have ever watched on any subject (and I have a lot of hobbies); you really have a talent for explaining well as you work. Good luck in your future!

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you, Joyce! This means a lot to me; thank you!

This is oddly such a satisfying video to watch. Thanks KZread for recommending it, I have a lot of cosplayers as friends and other artists as well, I’m definitely going to share this with them to share the inspiration! Keep it up!

You were a joy to watch, and the eye turned out so well!

@backtoearthcreations

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Katrina!!!

@bejaeg

6 жыл бұрын

Katrina Lee oo

I stumbled across your channel by chance. Your work is truly amazing. Your tutorial is excellent. Thanks, and keep up your amazing work.☺

What I find only slightly less amazing than these dragon eyes, is that you share your secrets on how to make them!! I've seen others, your are hands down - the best!

Omg!!! Love this!!! I do taxidermy and I've been learning eye painting for fish and reptiles and I am totally digging out my nail polish for my next set!!! Thank you so much!!!!

I AM GOONA DO THIS AND MAKE MAGNETS FOR MAH FRIDGE, AND FOR MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY, THIS IS SO COOL! Love, love, love, LOVE this! I usually come across arts and crafts stuff that catch my eye, but when i go into the video, i get over whelmed, because i know for a fact, i don't have the skills to produce what they're doing. But with THIS, i honestly feel like this is within my range of skill, and with stuff that i like, but never really have a use for (the nail polish), so THANK YOU for sharing your art here! This eyes is so grand and beautiful! Keep up the good work!

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

oooo, excellent ideas!!

Thank you Yvonne for your tutorial. I bought a blank bird of prey mask and needed to make 50mm eyes for it. They came out great thanks to your generosity / willingness to share your knowledge.

@backtoearthcreations

6 жыл бұрын

Wow! I am so glad my video was helpful to you!

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing! I definitely have to give this a go!

You’re a fabulous artist! Thank you for sharing. Great video 🤗.

My sister and I worked along with the video and made fantastic eyes. Thank you so much for such great videos.

@backtoearthcreations

6 жыл бұрын

yay!! I'd love to see what yall made!!

@marshmonster942

6 жыл бұрын

I don't know how to post a pic on here. Do you have an email I can send to?

Phenomenal tutorial...beautiful work, and very inspiring!!

Beautiful!!! Congratulations, and thank you very much for taking your time to teach us. You are such an artist.

Hey Yvonne, I wanted you to know I have been using this ever since I first saw this video. jewelry for friends, trinkets and baubles, legendary items in my custom DnD campaigns, and centerpieces for my tabletop props. Thank you so much, you gave me the best inspiration (and teaching to use it) for these sick creations

Thanks for sharing! Really pretty! I must try this, it looks so fun! Already have great wrapping ideas!

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

ooo, I look forward to seeing what you make! :)

In the past I have used bamboo skewers to achieve the scraping technique it works well I have found and if the skewer point starts to degrade a bit I just go with it because the nature of bamboo lends itself well being its a bunch of fibers. I can scrape, wipe down and scrape some more and it's disposable after use but since I get the long ones I can sharpen it with a pencil sharpener and use the same one until its a nub! still very economical. I do like the addition of the wood tool though! Thanks Yvonne. Very nice work!

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

ooo, right on! Very clever use of the pencil sharpener!

@Kattatonik7_yt

7 жыл бұрын

Yvonne Williams Thanks! I love your work and all you do has inspired me to stop waiting and collecting craft stuff and, well....CRAFT! Cheers!

So I didn't even like dragon's eyes until your amazing video! Now I cannot wait to try myself, and even better I am going to share this with my 3 very artistic grandchildren who will take these concepts and go nuts! Thank you soooo much for your excellent teaching!

this is by far one of the most incredible pieces of artwork I've seen...

When your nail polish bottles are empty salvage your little "ball" & put it into the bottles that don't have them. Beautiful job

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

ooo, thats a good idea! I will have to start doing that :)

This was amazing!!!! I'm having back spasms tonight & needed to mentally focus on something else. Your art totally drew me in & let the pain subside. I'm not that artistic, but I feel like I could try this and end up with something pretty. You're an excellent teacher! Thank you!!!

@backtoearthcreations

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sheila! I am glad to be helpful to you, and I would love to see what you make!!

Wow! My son and I were glued to this from start to finish!. Our eyes could not leave the screen! 😉 Very beautiful work of art. You have inspired us to create these eyes for our D&D games. Dragons wilĺ never be the same for our games. Thank you for sharing your artistic wisdom.

This was so fascinating. I just love dragons. Thank you for posting this.

That accidental orange glob actually worked out in the end imo. I think it gave the eye more depth

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

lol, I think most of what I do is just a happy accident :p

That was 42 minutes well spent. Absolutely fascinating video, such a dramatic and beautiful result from such simple techniques. Wonderful, makes me want to get some nail polish in and have a go or maybe I could just borrow my wifes ;) Well done Yvonne.

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

Right on! thank you Del :-D

Thanks so much for this excellent tutorial, Yvonne ! I am recently retired and this cool project caught my "eye" - pun intended ! I just finished my first eye, and I think it came out purty durn good, thanks to your step by step instructions ! Had some issues with the polishes pulling to the outer edges when scraping - next time , I will try applying lighter coats, and experiment with letting coats dry a little more in between scraping/subsequent applications. I live in Atlanta, watched the Dragon Con parade - hope you did well at your booth this year !

I did this on the bottom of some wine glasses, they turned out really cool! I wish I could post a pic.

@backtoearthcreations

6 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that sounds like it would be awesome!!

That was absolutely the best tutorial that I have watched in a while! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent with us. Now I can't wait to make me some dragon eyes to wrap.

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

Celine Barberio Hehe, thank you! and thank you for watching:) I'd love to see how yours come out!

@celinebarberio9070

7 жыл бұрын

Do you think the enamel model paint like TESTOR would be suitable for this? I was donated a lot of them and was just wondering if I can use them. The colors are just so vibrant and yummylicious! LOL

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

Celine Barberio I don't see why they wouldn't. I'd test it out of you are going to be baking it in a polymer clay setting, but other than that I think it would be great :)

@celinebarberio9070

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your fast reply Yvonne. Yes, how did you know I was considering using clay? LOL I also bead weave/embroider and wire wrap.

Simply cannot wait to try this - Thank you so much for sharing Yvonne x

WOW! Those are gorgeous!!!! Interesting how the techniques and materials make it look real!!! Love this! Thanks for sharing!

How absolutely _beautiful_ to watch :O Fantastic end results! Sharing this with some professional cosplay builder friends :)

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

hehe, thanks!

@lucz1554

6 жыл бұрын

totally awesome my boyfriend and I want to make an eye you are an artist. thanks for sharing.lucille & Leroy from Albuquerque new Mexico .

The most amazing things are usually the most simple things.

Well said Peter Spawn, agreed, I have already ordered materials to try it out for myself. Thank you Yvonne.

That was amazing! I love all things craft but I never seen anything as cool as your dragon eye. Will definitely be watching more of your videos and hopefully giving it a go very soon. 😊

You're amazing. Thank you.

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

wow, thank you Anthony!

@jimlastname3585

7 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! Seriously talented. I wish you total success, I really mean it.

@jimlastname3585

7 жыл бұрын

OH!! And those dislike's, i will ride my welsh dragon and defeat them all! lol

OMG, it´s soooo amazing... i love it.. what a great job u did.. congratulations darling, u r so talented!

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

wow, thank you Chloe!!

Just one word-WOW! Georgeous and nicely narrated. Thank you for sharing this amazing technique.

This opens up a whole new world for me and my wood carvings....thank you!

I dont know how I got here but Im glad I came! That is spectacular! Im also an artist and Im definitely inspired to try this! Wow, just gorgeous! Subscribed as well!

@backtoearthcreations

6 жыл бұрын

hehe, thanks Scarla!!!

Superb. Now I watched this I will have to think of something I can make that needs eyes...

@backtoearthcreations

7 жыл бұрын

hehe, right on! I would love to see what you decide to make :) You can share pictures to my facebook page, if you would like: facebook.com/Back-to-Earth-Creations-232879571674/

@FireAngelOfLondon

7 жыл бұрын

I can only do that if I have a Facebook page myself and I will avoid that until I really must have one. Facebook is a great time eater and at the moment my time is very full. Still, I will find a way to share the images if I find something to make. At the moment it's unlikely I'll have time for making anything but furniture until September or thereabouts.

@jenniferharwood6604

6 жыл бұрын

FireAngel Londoner me too 😂😂😂