[brees86]

I really liked the "roses with eyeballs" concept at last year's Howl-o-Scream, so I thought I'd try to make a few just for fun. Here's some pics of the results. I used 1.25" wood balls and silk roses from Hobby Lobby. I painted the eyeballs with white acrylic paint (and red in the back, although that wasn't really necessary). I used a few threads pulled from some red yarn for the blood vessels on the whites of the eyes. For the irises, I found an image on the web and printed it using a color laser (works much better than an ink jet printer for this purpose). After cutting out the irises, I soaked them in distilled white vinegar for a minute which helped them conform to the shape of the shape of the eyeball. I coated the eyes with a 5-minute epoxy which gave them a really nice glossy look. Finally, I attached the eyeballs to the roses using hot glue. I'm really happy with the results!

 

[Deadna]

WOW those are great....very realistic eyeballs and the roses are beautiful!

 

[Skaven]

That is really awesome. Gives me some ideas to run with. Thanks!

 

[VirusHaunt]

I'm speechless ..... U couldn't have done better. I love it..... Wow so many possibilities....thanks for posting

 

[Undimsta]

That's creepy and awesome. I can't believe the level of detail- I would never have the patience for that, haha. Kudos to you!

 

[beautifulnightmare]

Those look amazing! Simply stunning!

 

[crazy xmas]

Totally cool idea!

 

[grimreaper1962]

Great job on the eyes! The eyes have it!

 

[DaveintheGrave]

Those turned out great!
They look like they are really part of the bush.

 

[Guest]

If I saw that, as a child, I have never liked roses AGAIN!

 

[Druidess]

Great job! they look real.

 

[Blackrose1978]

Love them!!! I will have to try and fit it in the budget to make some!!

 

[murtermanor]

I might have to try this out this year...very cool

 

[cinders]

Those turned out great! I'm going to have to try something like that for my theme this year.

 

[Frankie's Girl]

Those are lovely. The eyes are really realistic!

I did this a few years ago using the cheap foam eyeballs you get from Michaels - 4 for $1, and some clearance fake flowers. It's fun to leave these out year-round too.
http://www.halloweenforum.com/halloween-props/79331-eye-rises-plant.html

 

[Ecula]

So simple, but so awesome

 

[halloween71]

Love them!!!!

 

[paulab]

Fantastic, i love them, think i might have some at my party but use sweet eyeballs insted and then the kids can eat them and will save me some work lol.

 

[mejess68]

I've had a smilar idea for awhile now and have finaly been motivated to get to work, I've finish my prototype (see video) I hope to have the parts this weekend to automate it. If it turns out as I hope I plan to make 13 to go in a vase, motion activated.

 

[VexFX]

Those are great! Super creepy.