DIY Paper Eyelashes

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Paper eyelashes are a gorgeous way to add a unique twist to your eyes. Unfortunately, because they're made of paper, they're also very fragile. :( And if you're a broke college student like me, you might not want to spend almost $20 on something you might only get to wear once.

So I decided to create a tutorial to show you how you can make your own paper eyelashes.

I know that the look I created with the lashes is a very dramatic one, but that's because Halloween's coming up! And this is the beauty of making your own designs; if you want a more toned-down look, you can make a toned-down look. :)

SUPPLIES:
= Black permanent marker
= Precision cutting tool. You can use a surgical scalpel or an artist cutting tool. Both can be found online for under $10. I spoke to one of Blick's customer service reps and she recommended the X-Acto Econo Swivel Knife (http://www.dickblick.com/products/x-acto-econo-swivel-knife/) for this project.
= White paper. You can use any paper that isn't too thick. Your lashes have to look delicate, so things like cardboard or Bristol paper won't cut it.

But before you decide to start this project, however, please weigh the pros and cons of making your own:

Pros:
= Although you do need to purchase some materials, in the long run, it's MUCH cheaper than buying a set.
= If you draw your own lashes, you can tailor them to your personality and make them just how you want them =)

Cons:
= This is a very time-consuming process. If you buy the set, you can just open the box and apply the lashes. If you decide to make your own, you will have to set aside at least an hour to make them. So if you're an impatient person, this project may not be for you.
= If you're a very clumsy person, this project DEFINITELY isn't for you. You'll be working with an extremely sharp blade; if you aren't careful, you might really hurt yourself.

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You can either draw your paper lashes yourself or you can use the two designs I created. You can download those designs by visiting the links below. They're a fairly high resolution, so when you print them, you might need to either resize it first or set your printer setting to shrink the image to fit the page.
Design #1: http://i.imgur.com/C8joA.png
Design #2: http://i.imgur.com/6P4ZB.jpg

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There are also many possibilities in applying the lashes. I've used two ways in this video (though only #1 is noticeable). You'll probably want to stick to #2 for an everyday look.
1) Apply away from your lashes so your designs rest on your browbone
2) Apply as if it were a fake lash.
Check out this photo if you want to see the difference: http://i.imgur.com/0cGYx.png

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Paperself is the brand that makes the "legit" paper lashes. You can buy their products from the Sephora website: http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=6031

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MUSIC:
"I Feel You" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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FTC Disclaimer : I bought all the products used in this video; I was not paid to make it or use any of the products.
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