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Problem with PYO unicorn . Blank with eyes glued in .

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    Carolyn
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      I recieved 2 PYO unicorns from someone and the eyes were glued in and they are unpainted ones .
      How do I remove the eyes without damaging the unicorns . And I have no idea what glue was used .

      #846764
      Heather
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        PYO’s used to be sold with the eyes already glued in. I wouldn’t recommend trying to remove the eyes as that could cause damage. You can try using a masking fluid that you can paint over the eyes so that they will be protected from paint. You then remove the film from the eyes when you are done painting and everything should look good. Hope this helps.

        #846767
        Carolyn
        Participant

          Thanks I was a bit worried . I’ll tell who ever paints it to do that .

          #846768
          Kujacker
          Participant

            When they were sold with the eyes glued in, I removed them before painting. I used nail polish remover. Just a drop or two is all that was needed to loosen the glue. However, it’s still “dangerous” to remove the eyes. You can chip the eye sockets. But I would use a tiny tiny flat head to remove the eyes.

            Do what you feel would be easier for you. If you’re afraid that you’ll break the eye socket if you try to remove the eyes, then just mask the eyes off or paint carefully around them.

            #846769
            Carolyn
            Participant

              I’ll have to leave that to the person who paints them for me . I have no talent in painting .

              #846772
              WolfenMachine
              Participant

                Ive also heard a needle is useful for wiggling the eyes free once the nail polish remover is applied

                #846783
                Carolyn
                Participant

                  Thanks . I’ll tell the person who paints them .

                  #846809
                  Jennifer
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                    As others have said, all PYOs used to come with eyes glued in (for copyright reasons). The official response is that you should not try to remove the eyes, and it’s “at your own risk” sort of a situation.

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                    #846856
                    scenceable
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                      since the eyes are glass, even if you get paint on them you can easily remove it with a bit of nail polish remover afterwards. Just put a bit on a brush and wipe the eyes down. 🙂

                      #846860
                      Carolyn
                      Participant

                        Ok they sholud be fine then . I’ll let this thread stay because it might help someone else .

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