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Dolls N Dreams
Aurora, Colorado
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TamiL Feb 7, 2006

Hi,
working on a bear and got a tiny smear of glue on her glass eye. Grrrrrrrrrrr
Acetone or goof off or what is best to remove the smear?

Thanks in advance!!!! bear_original

Beckoning Bears
Nova Scotia
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Tammy Feb 7, 2006

Nail polish remover works great.

Apple Dumpling Designs
Willamette Valley Oregon
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shantell Feb 7, 2006

Hey Tami,

I asked a similar question once...I called them eye boogers...I found the link with some recommendaitions. I think they start at about post #11.

http://www.teddy-talk.com/viewtopic.php?id=1965

Shantell

SHELLI MAKES
Chico, California
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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorFeb 7, 2006

I use nail polish remover, then use the tip of a large doll needle to scrape off residue. Have never scratched an eye this way, but I wouldn't recommend this for anything but GLASS.

Upstate New York
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Deb Feb 7, 2006

Nail polish remover and a toothpick for scraping glue!

Dolls N Dreams
Aurora, Colorado
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TamiL Feb 7, 2006

Thanks so much, will do! bear_original

Back Road Bears
Laconia, NH USA
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So glad you asked this, Tami!!!
My first attempt at eyelids was a horrible mess.... shoulda seem me scraping away at that eye!!!
Off to buy nail polish remover for next time... and there WILL be a next time!