lowfi Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Hey everyone, Does anyone know where I can get some glass eyes for my baits that are relatively cheap but good? (you know...things they use on taxidermed stuff...black dog baits, etc.) The cheapest ive found is ~4-5$ which is pretty expensive. Any sites or places to find them would be sweet! Thanks, Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Dunno, if you only want glass. If plastic 3D eyes will do, you can find various sizes at Jann's Netcraft or at staminainc.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Try Van Dyke taxidermy.com. I recently bought some eyes and I was pleased with the quality and the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 On E-Bay check out the seller jncshop He sells all types of glass eyes in all different sizes. Good prices too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castmaster Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 I buy mine from Van Dykes Taxidermy Supply as well. Depending on size and style you can get them for a little over $1 a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomdart Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Depends how realistic you require. If you want realism, get the taxidermy style. If you want round pupil or maybe cat eye, you can sometimes find them at places like Michael's art stores, or places that sell doll making material. Yes, doll making material. Get ready for some strange looks if you find a specialty type store. The doll type eyes often have a "post" that extends behind the pupil that you would use to push into the doll eye sockets. When adapting one of those to baits, you can cut off the post or snip it off with clippers if it hinders your design. Also, with glass eyes, weight is a major consideration since they are way heavier than the type BobP mentioned. For that reason, eye placement is absolutely critical when using glass. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Van Dykes sounds like as good as you could hope to find at a little over a buck a pair. Glass eyes are the finishing touch for back-in-the-day style lures that originally had them. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomdart Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 I wouldn't balk at $1 a pair either, but the ones I saw a couple of years ago sold for $0.79 for six pieces (three pair). They were produced (or at least marketed by) Bel Tree Corporation. I don't have a website, but the package stated the following: Bel Tree, Inc. Strongsville, OH 44136 MADE IN CHINA Bel Tree Corporation (A Sunzusei of Japan Product) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 The Eyes Have It!! Here they are- easy!! #### = ######### http://stores.#########/JNCSHOP pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
