Can BBE eyes be baked?

[Taxel]

I have a pair of BBEs I got from someone ages ago and would love to use them to make a sculpture. I mostly use polymer clay that bakes at 275 F for an hour. Has anyone tested BBE eyes in situations like that? I wouldn't mind testing myself but I only have one pair and they're absolutely perfect.

[Leave a Whisper]

I guess, but I don't think they'd taste very good.


In all honesty, I don't think sticking them or there eyes in the oven is a good idea. But I could be wrong.

[PinkieShyPony]

Don't g1 ponies melt in the oven?  Im pretty sure only G3 ponies can withstand the heat of an oven.

[Leave a Whisper]

Don't g1 ponies melt in the oven?  Im pretty sure only G3 ponies can withstand the heat of an oven.

No, only there neck glue can. I remember someone trying to loosen the neck glue of a G3 pony by gently heating them in the oven. The pony partly melted, but the neck remained intact. There were even pictures.

[True]

Don't g1 ponies melt in the oven?  Im pretty sure only G3 ponies can withstand the heat of an oven.

Nah Iv baked a few G1 ponies. assuming this is a fimo/sculpey related baking, which bakes at a relatively low temp. Otherwise I cant say for sure.

As for as bbe eyes, I have no idea, never tried it.

[aintnobuffalo]

G1's that are easy to squish can get a little collapsey in the oven if left too long, but plenty are fine if carefully watched. I have no idea about the BBE either, but let us know if you try it out.

[cannibalism]

my guess would be depending on what they are made of. I'm not familiar with what BBEs are actually made of, but if its glass and or metal, i would say go for it! Perhaps keep the oven on low for good measure, and see how it goes before turning up the heat.

[Taxel]

Yeah its polymer clay. 275 F, so pretty low, but for an hour, which is kind of long. No ponies would be involved at all. Just eyes! But I don't know if they can handle baking or if the plastic backs react with polymer clay. I don't have any poor condition BBE eyes so I can't do any experimenting. If no one has tried it I just won't do it

[cannibalism]

i wouldnt risk it then. https://thebluebottletree.com/polymer-clay-melt-plastic/

[Taxel]

I know, I've read that article. I've been using polymer clay for many years That's part of why I'd never risk my good eyes. But it would be good information for the community to have if anyone has unsalvagable eyes to test on.

[sd_dreamcrystal]

Ponies can be baked in the oven for a certain amount of time without melting..
HOWEVER, BBE have both metal and hard plastic casings.. I would not recommend baking a pony with BBEs

[tsukikakushi]

Pretty sure you can boil cure polymer clays...

eta.- here ya go!
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120719213957AAzgWnb

I would say this would be a great alternative to baking eyeballs ;P

[Taxel]

No ponies would be involved, just eyes and clay :3 Its definitely still risky though. I might try and track down some unsalvageable rusted eyes to do some testing. Its possible it could work, but its also very possible the plastic backs could melt or react poorly to the clay.

Also, unfortunately that boiling info is wrong. Polymer clay can't get a full cure from boiling so boiled clay is weak and brittle.
https://thebluebottletree.com/bake-polymer-clay-microwave/

[sd_dreamcrystal]

Taxel, I'm curious of what you plan on doing
Have you looked into other types of clay other than sculpty?

[babyblueducky]

Are you able to place the eyes in the clay and then remove them to bake? That way you can just glue them back into the clay sockets.