A visual step-by-step guide to my own process for giving 1998 Furbies lashes that retain the classic look. There may be other guides and methods out there, this is just my own way to do it!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Detached Eyelids ( guide for removal: CLICK HERE )
13mm D-Curl Lash Extensions ( see photo )*
Mod Podge
Tacky Glue
X-Acto Knife
Small Paint Brush
Q-tip
Lightweight Paper
SHARP Scissors
Clean Water
Washcloth or Paper Towel
Optional, Ruler with cm/mm marks & Marker or Pen
* 13mm will be closest to original length, I would not recommend anything longer than 15mm unless you want the lashes to really look insanely long.
I will put all of the steps under the readmore! 👇
Step 1:
Use the x-acto knife to gently peel up an eyelash foil strip, and be careful not to disturb the lashes. Go slowly and only handle the strip by the sticky foil. You will only need one strip for a pair of lashes!
Step 2:
Place the sticky strip on the lightweight paper, I put it close to the edge because it'll be easier to cut out later. Paint a thin layer of Mod Podge over the base of the lashes on the strip to secure them. This is an important step, there isn't much else keeping them in place, otherwise!
It's hard to wait, but let the glue dry before handling the strip again, I suggest a good 30 minutes or so.
Step 3:
Now that the glue has dried, cut out the paper around the strip and very carefully trim the foil and paper at the sides and underneath the curl of the lashes. Do this slowly, so you don't accidentally snip the lashes, you ONLY want to trim back the paper+foil. This will make them appear more flush with the eyelid when glued in.
Step 4:
Optionally, use a ruler to find the center of the strip and mark it with a marker, I used a Sharpie because it dries instantly. It's possible to eyeball this, but I like them to be as even as possible.
Snip the strip in half, very sharp scissors will prevent the foil from bending or warping. Again, be careful not to snip the lashes themselves! It's ok if you lose one or two in this process, as long as they still look relatively clean and even once split.
Step 5:
Apply a drop of tacky glue to the back of each eyelid and use the Q-tip to spread it in a thin, sticky layer. The eyelids have a little trench you can use as a guide for placement.
You can repeat this process if you wish with the top of the lash strip where it will be applied, as well, to make it stick better. I haven't tried this myself, yet.
Place the base of the lash strip over the tacky glue and press it into position, I use the backs of my thumb nails to hold them firmly while the glue sets. It make take some effort and patience to get them to stay in the curve, just try not to slide them around.
Step 6 (Final):
After the tacky glue has had some time to dry, I like to apply a final coat of Mod Podge over the paper and underside of the eyelids to seal and protect everything. Give this 30 minutes to an hour to fully dry before re-assembling your Furby!
✨ Voila! Fresh new eyelashes! ✨
They won't look exactly like the original, but close enough for me. I'm sure the process can be improved in some ways, so if you have any feedback please share it in comments or tags!
Good luck with your projects and thank you for reading! 🌟
