Summary

Use 2D-printed eyes and smiles for tiny 3D-printed faces.

Instructions

Eyes and smiles
If you are 3D-printing figurines and are having trouble painting tiny eyes and smiles, an easy way to get excellent results is to 2D-print the eyes and mouth at the correct size. Just Google “eyes” or “smile” to find tons of samples. I imported samples into Visio to size them, but you can use Word, PowerPoint, etc. Attached are some favorites in various sizes. Print them on thin photo paper. Some figures have eyelashes protruding or thick protruding lips. If so, grind them flat with a Dremel tool. I glued them with “Liquitex Heavy Gel” from Hobby Lobby, but any wood glue should work.

Eyes & Smiles