Eyes On Jig Question

[Baxter1]

I molded up some jigs and decided to paint a few for a change.I'm using powder paint and want to put some eyes on them.I have to get some other paint(maybe tomorrow).My question is.How would a black sharpie marker do to make a small dot eye?Thanks.

[Decoy Carver]

I have been tying my own flies for many years,now I just got started tying jigs but I would use paint just my 2 cents worth

[Southeasttackle]

I have been tying for years and found the best, easiest and most predictable method of painting eyes is to take a small finish nail and tac it into a small piece of wood dowel rod. Dip the nail head into the paint and place the nail head onto a jig head. Make several sizes and paint over the eyes from larger to smaller. Makes a realistic eye and round. A sharpie produces oblong eyes often.

[shipahoy41]

I am old fashioned. A few different sizes of drill bit ends and some paint will make great eyes.

[Baxter1]

Thanks guys,what is the best paint that you have found for making eyes?

[skiptomylu]

Originally Posted by Baxter1

Thanks guys,what is the best paint that you have found for making eyes?

Been using them flat drill end bits for about 2 1/2 years and have not found anything that was easier and still make great eyes.

Skip

[Southeasttackle]

Just about the only paint I use is vinyl jig paint. Even for the eyes.

[TeamCSJE]

I powder paint all my own jigs and earlier this year I picked up some 3-D self adhesive eyes at Bass Pro. They work great, easy to put on and look great.

TeamCSJE

[shipahoy41]

Originally Posted by Baxter1

Thanks guys,what is the best paint that you have found for making eyes?

A good latex enamel or hobby paint for model cars.

[Baxter1]

I checked wallyworld the other day.They don't even sell model kits any more.I have to go to KMart soon I'll check there.