Make your own sunglasses. DIY sunglasses decor

Greetings, reader!
I present to your attention a review of a universal sunglasses cover.

The life of a myopic person in Siberia is full of insidious surprises.
It's summer, so let's look at summer tricks.

Actually, the problem is basically one...

Often, while driving, neither a sun visor nor… a sun visor can help. Having inquired about the cost of sun lenses with diopters in optics, I became a little depressed.

The price tag was quite high.
Of course, as an option, you can wear regular sunglasses (as I sometimes do) in combination with lenses. But it is not always convenient and accessible. Besides, I don't really like lenses, to be honest.

So I noticed this overlay on regular glasses. I remember once, in the early nineties, my father had similar ones. I ordered a couple for myself, classic and aviator. The classic arrived faster, so I’ll write about it. The parcel arrived for almost a month. Ordered 06/10/15, received in Barnaul 07/09/15

Needle in the egg, egg in the duck, duck in the hare, THE HARE IS SHOCKED!
In a bubble bag there is a plastic bag containing a case containing the subject.
No one is interested in a yellow bubble bag. He was almost instantly swallowed up by the urn. The plastic bag is also not something to admire.
The case for the subject looks like this.

And here is the overlay itself, I’ll call it for convenience, device

more types

The mounting device for this device has a slightly monstrous appearance, rising above the bridge of the nose.
But
We don't chase style, functionality is important to us

This is what my glasses look like

Let's try the device on glasses o_o
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A couple more types
Here you can see that part of the lens is not blocked from below. But this is an insignificant point.

Trying on me
Standard View

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If you need to improve your visibility, for example in a dark room, you don’t have to remove the device from your glasses. You can, for example, bend them at an angle of 90 degrees, like a visor. The view is funny...

... or even bend it 180 degrees

For what? The devil knows, there’s probably no need, but there’s such a possibility!

The device passed the simplest polarization test. When you look through it at the smartphone screen, the colors are distorted; when you turn the device 90 degrees, the picture on the smartphone completely fades.

The device was purchased at the most affordable price, “for testing”. Overall, everything is fine. The “aviators” coming to me have fastening devices that are much more aesthetically pleasing and do not stick out so high.

Thank you for your attention!

PS: Dear readers. Thanks for the advice and warnings, but...
As I already indicated above, I have contact lenses (for different occasions). I have normal sunglasses.
I don't suffer or suffer. Buying this device is a conscious choice based on a combination of factors that are present to one degree or another in my life.
I do not intend to undergo laser vision correction, for a number of reasons that are of no interest to anyone but me.
I performed the only currently available test for the presence of polarization in front of the monitor, the pad showed the same effect as ordinary sunglasses. I can’t tell you for sure about UV400, please tell me how to check? I'd be grateful.
The price for lenses for glasses with a darkening effect, or simply dark lenses combined with all their parameters (astigmatics and other differences) has made them inaccessible to me for now. I have good lenses in my everyday glasses, that's enough.
The device does not create additional load on the bridge of the nose. He is almost weightless.
The second device I ordered has much more modest mounting hardware and a larger size, covering the entire lens of regular glasses. If I like it more, I’ll order more yellow ones for evening and night driving. Gov Gore-xenon, headlights that are not adjusted according to the regulations and agro-tuning of fog lights/dream lights shining in all directions are sometimes very annoying when driving in the dark.

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I became concerned about protecting my eyes from harsh high-altitude ultraviolet radiation in the Himalayas back in the spring. The problem is that I wear prescription glasses all the time. I had to read a bunch of thematic forums before I finally made my choice. And there was plenty to choose from. I tried to collect all the options for eye protection from the sun for people with glasses.

1. Contact lenses and regular sunglasses

Pros:

You feel more comfortable with lenses than with glasses. And you can buy any UV400 glasses, even the most inexpensive ones (500-700 rubles). You can buy a set of ephemera for 1,500 rubles and not have to worry about liquids. I put it on in the morning and threw it away in the evening. 30 pieces is enough for a month.

Cons:

If you have never worn lenses before (like me), then they can become a bit of a problem.

Eyes in lenses get dry, especially at high altitudes - you need to have eye drops with you.

The liquid in which the lenses are located can freeze at sub-zero temperatures and therefore they should always be kept close to the body.

2. Your own goggles and ski mask on top

Pros:

Cons:

Finding a special mask for people with glasses is not so easy.

In any case, the mask will touch your glasses and cause inconvenience, pulling them off from the right place on your nose.

The glasses under the mask may start to sweat.

True, there is also an option with diopter inserts in the mask and it seems to me quite successful.

3. Your own glasses and regular sunglasses on top

Pros:

Just as you were wearing your favorite glasses, you will remain wearing them.

Cons:

A pyramid of glasses on your nose is another pleasure.

In any case, the sunglasses will not fit tightly to the face and there is a risk of “exposing” the eyes to the side rays and rays reflected from the snow.

4. Regular sunglasses with custom-made diopter lenses with UV coating or photochromes (“chameleon”) inserted into the optics.

Pros:

It would be the coolest option, if not for the disadvantage.

Cons:

The most important one is the difficulty of making special sports lenses.

Few people undertake to make them. To understand the problem, consider the position of the lenses in regular and sports glasses.


Fig.1. Regular glasses.	Fig.2. Sports glasses.

In Fig. 1 it can be seen that in ordinary glasses the line of sight and the optical axis of the lenses pass through the center of the lenses and are located perpendicular to the surfaces forming the lens. In the case of sports glasses (Fig. 2), the surfaces of the lenses are inclined at a certain angle, depending on the angle of curvature of the frame, while the optical axis and line of sight do not coincide. The angle of curvature of sports frames can reach 25 degrees, while for medical frames the standard value is 4 degrees. The greater the angle of curvature of the sports frame, the greater the rotation of the lenses relative to the eyes in the glasses, and the greater the curvature of the lenses will be required to correctly install them in the frame.

If you insert regular lenses into a sports frame, you will not be able to wear such glasses for a long time - you will feel that you cannot put your eyes together. In general, not a single optician in Ulyanovsk agreed to make such glasses for me.

5. “Straight” sunglasses with leather curtains

A cool option that is actively discussed on the forums. Standard: numerous models of the company Julbo.

There is only one minus: the price. For the glasses themselves without diopters you will pay from 6,000 rubles, plus about 4,000 rubles for inserting lenses with diopters. But, if you plan to use them more than once, this is a worthy option.

6. Welder glasses

The option of inexpensive welder's glasses with inserted photochromic diopter lenses is often discussed on forums.

Pros:

They run tightly around their face, closing their eyes from rays from any direction.

Have ventilation, preventing glass fogging

I decided to try this option. I bought plastic glasses with dark green lenses for 600 rubles, gave them to an optician, and there, for 4,000 rubles, they inserted round plastic photochromic lenses with maximum ultraviolet protection (80% of rays are blocked). Such a high price is explained by the fact that these are the minimum glass thicknesses with my diopters. Thicker glass simply would not fit into the mounting sockets of the glasses and the fixing black cover would not “catch” the thread.

The disadvantages of this option surfaced when receiving points. Because of the flexible bridge, the glasses bent and caught the effect that I described in paragraph 4. It was impossible to look at the world for a long time in such glasses. I had to be smart to minimize the angle of curvature of the frames by placing a piece of foam rubber where they adjoin the temples. Now it seems to be tolerable. Let's see.

7. Clip-ons for glasses

Almost a week before this post, I learned about “clip-ons” - special covers for regular glasses. The clip-on is attached to the glasses using a clip and allows the dark glasses to tilt up if necessary.

Pros:

Ease of use and versatility

Low price (500 rubles)

Cons:

Glasses still do not protect against side rays.

I ordered clip-ons so that I would have an option for the hot tropical climate of Nepal. It would be unwise to start a route wearing welding glasses in 30-degree heat. Besides, I won't scare many people on the track by wearing them.

These clip-ons have a polarizing effect and I will be happy to use them in everyday life. For example, driving a car.

Sunglasses are not only a stylish accessory, but also an important wardrobe item that will save your eyes from UV rays. What qualities should such glasses have?

The first thing you need to pay attention to when purchasing is protection from UVA (wavelengths 320-400 nm) and UVB (wavelengths 290-320 nm). This information must be indicated on the glasses label. Two options are allowed: “UVA and UVB protection” or “UVA 400 protection”.

Do not buy glasses from unverified places. The sellers there will not be able to guarantee you protection. But don’t rush to overpay for glasses from popular brands: even the most budget accessories have UVA and UVB protection.

The color of the lenses is of particular importance. The darkness must be at least 75%. It is best to choose yellow and orange lenses. Blue and purple are a dubious option. According to ophthalmologists, lenses of this color provide less protection. But it is worth noting that the fluctuations in indicators are not that great. Therefore, if you absolutely do not like glass in warm sunny shades, feel free to take a different color.

By the way, if you wear contact lenses, then we can please you: most of them already include UVA and UVB filters.

Here are some more tips that will help you when choosing glasses.

For driving, buy glasses with plastic lenses. In the event of an accident, they are less dangerous.
Photochromic accessories are a great option for those who wear corrective glasses all the time. The lenses darken when exposed to sunlight. That's why you wear regular glasses indoors and sunglasses in the sun.
Buy a special cloth for cleaning glass - do not use the edge of a T-shirt for this.

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Glasses are not only the main summer accessory, they protect our eyes from harmful radiation, reduce fatigue and harmoniously complement the image. If, of course, you choose them correctly.

website I decided to figure out how to choose glasses specifically for your face shape and how to distinguish good lenses from bad ones. And at the end there is a bonus for you.

How to determine your face type

Take a washable marker, lipstick, soap or pencil. Stand in front of a mirror at arm's length. Without deviating, outline the contour of the face, starting from the chin and ending with the hairline. Take a step back and look at the resulting shape.

The goal is to visually lengthen the face, so choose dark-colored frames. They narrow the face and bring it closer to an oval. To balance your face proportions, choose frames that are wider than they are tall.

Suitable for round face shape:

Pointed, rectangular, square glasses.
"Cat" frames.
Butterfly glasses.
Glasses with a narrow bridge of the nose.
"Aviators".
"Wayfarers".

Not suitable for round face shape:

Round glasses.
Narrow frames.
Glasses with sharply defined corners.
Glasses in the form of geometric shapes.
Colored lenses.
Eyebrow-covering glasses.

The main task is not to disturb the harmonious proportions of the face, so avoid glasses that are too massive. It is better if the width of the frame is equal to the width of the face or slightly wider. Make sure that the top of the frame coincides with the eyebrow line.

Suitable for oval face shape:

Frames of smooth shape: rectangular, oval, round.
Butterfly glasses
"Aviators".
"Cat" frames.

Not suitable for oval face shape:

Frames with sharp angles.
Frames are too massive.
Frames too wide.
Narrow frames.

Rectangular or square sharp shapes will overload the face. Rounded frames will help visually balance and soften the proportions of the face.

Suitable for square face shape:

Big glasses.
Glasses with frame widths equal to the width of your face.
Glasses with colored frames.
Oval, round, drop-shaped frames.
Rimless glasses.
"Cat" frames.
"Aviators".

Not suitable for square face shape:

Square frames with sharp corners.
Small, narrow and petite.
Glasses with frames wider than the face.

You should visually expand your face. Choose large, chunky glasses. Transparent glasses - with thin frames to match your skin tone.

Suitable for rectangular face shape:

Large frames.
"Aviators" (with large frames).
Round frames.

Not suitable for rectangular face shape:

Narrow frames.
Small frames.
Bright colored frames.

The goal is to balance the upper part of the face while weighing down the lower part. Massive ones will make the top even heavier, we don’t need that. Choose glasses whose width is equal to the width of your face, preferably teardrop-shaped. Aviators are perfect.

Suitable for heart-shaped faces:

Rounded, round glasses.
Small frames with a narrow bridge.
Low set temples.
"Aviators".
"Wayfarers".
Rimless glasses.
Light and neutral color of glasses.

Not suitable for heart-shaped faces:

Heavy and large frames.
Sharp forms.
Eyebrow-covering glasses.
Butterfly glasses, drop glasses.
"Cat" frames.
Frames with bright colors.

If you have women's sunglasses that look good but are already boring, then the next tutorial will help you turn them into a fashion accessory! In addition, you can be sure that you will not meet a single “twin” of your glasses on the streets and you will be absolutely original and unique. In this article we will tell you how to make bright decor for women's sunglasses using flowers from polymer clay.

Materials and tools for decorating women's sunglasses

Working surface: glass or smooth ceramic tiles
Knife or scalpel
Jar
Candle tablets
Metal rolling tube or pasta machine
Droplet-shaped cutters
Liquid glue for plastic, for example, Cosmofen

Decorating glasses with polymer clay flowers

These are the usual glasses I wanted to change. To do this, I suggest decorating them with flowers made from baked polymer clay.

Take ready-made or mix the desired colors of polymer clay. I took the decor of glasses from fashion designers as a basis, so I tried to stick to the colors they suggested; you, of course, can choose other options, for example, those that match your favorite summer handbag.

Thinly roll out pieces of polymer clay using a paste machine or by hand. The thinner the clay, the more natural our flowers will look.

We cut out a lot of flower petals using special cutters. You need a large number of petals, which is why it is more convenient to use cutters than to cut them by hand. In addition, this way they turn out to be the same size.

We will need narrower and wider petals. We make blanks of all sizes at once.

Let's start making flowers. We will have two types, but they all have the same beginning. We take a petal, carefully make its edges a little thinner with our fingers and roll it into a tube, as shown in the photo.

We also make three petals of a contrasting color thinner at the edges and wrap the tube around the middle.

Flatten the tail with your fingers and cut it off. All flowers need to be made the same height, then there will be no need to cut or sand after baking, and the finished product will look more neat.

We will bake it in a small jar so that the base of the flowers turns out slightly curved, because the surface of the glasses is also not flat. We put three small flowers together, carefully place them on the jar, press our finger firmly against the glass so that the flowers stick to it, while trying not to damage the petals.

We give the leaves the desired shape and size using a cutter and blade.

Using a toothpick, we decorate the flowers with leaves. You need to press them as tightly as possible. We need to make four groups of such flowers, three flowers each.

The second type of flowers for decorating glasses is roses, large and small. We start in the same way as with the previous type of flowers. Then add three large petals.

To make it look more like a real flower, gently squeeze the centers of the large petals.

We cut off the tail, add a couple of leaves and place it on the jar.

For a large rose, after three large petals, add five more. We also carefully pinch the middles.

I decided to make symmetrical compositions, but you can make more flowers on one side and fewer on the other. Imagine and try! I got two large white roses, two large and two small peach roses, two small beige roses and four groups of beige and lilac flowers.

Place the flowers in the oven to bake according to the instructions for the polymer clay. After baking, let cool and remove from the jar.

Now, using glue, we attach our flowers to the glasses.

You can experiment with the distance between flowers. I chose something in between - not quite tight, but without large gaps. If you have long hair, do not forget that the ends of the arms will get under your hair, and then the flowers can get tangled and interfere.

This is how our summer became brighter quite easily and without much expense with a new fashion accessory!