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I use Ihc Mini "C" handpiece to sign my work, bui use anything that works for you. The Mini "C" can be used for vtK? small details.

While the eye is drying, add Naples yellow or a medium cadmium yellow paint to the bese of Ihe beak.

t-ere I'm signing my full name on a flal loolhpick to impress Wes ard Alice! Don't think that you can't make small details with a wood burner. I even did this once or a round toothpick, but orly because we didn't have a flat one on hand. Believe me, flat ones are a whole lot easier to write on.

Nov/ we make lifelike eyes. Using a very small sable brush and Liquilex iridescent copper acrylic (or metallic copper nail polish), fill in the iris. Don't pul il or¹ too heavy because we want the burnt lines to show through.

Once the eye has cured, finish it by glazirg it with Treasure Crystal Cote (as described ir. Ihe April, 2005 issue in great detail). If it takes two coats, be sure to let the firsl coal dry completely before applying the second one. If you use too much, just lift if off with a toothpick.

Use a toothpick to add some fine glitter. (Wet & Wild nail polish works just fine.) You will only need a few specks, so don't overdo it.