Clay Animation Eyes. After it has been decided which type and style of eyes will be used. The animator now needs to choose what color the eyes should be. Eye Color can also be used to help create a characters look. There are a large number of pre-made eyes that can be used for clay characters. They range in shape, size, and style. These types of eyes can be found at craft stores and hobby shops. They are primarily designed for doll creations but will work with clay characters too. Various Shapes, sizes, and styles of eyes. Eye color Eye types. Glass, Plastic, and Clay. Thinking, Surprised, Crazy. Click on the Glass or Plastic eye buttons above to learn more on that type of eye. Eye expressions can be used to help create clay character emotions. By changing the direction the eyes are looking or how exposed the eyes are can help convey the correct feeling a character needs for an animated scene. Visit the Eye expression page to see animated examples of eyes functioning to create emotions. Visit the Facial expression page to see animated examples of face and eye animated movements working together to create emotions. The majority of clay animators use eyes not made of clay. They use eyes made of Glass or Plastic since they are more durable for animating eye movements and facial expressions. Clay Eyes can distort and fall apart during the animation process. Glass and Plastic eyes can also convey character emotions better since they look more lifelike. Clay eyes tend to be used when a Glass or Plastic eye of the correct size and shape cannot be found to complete a clay character. Then a clay eye can be molded and shaped to the animator's specific needs. http://www.clayanimator.com