johnse, I make my own 'roadrunner' jigs & hand paint them, but I always double check to make sure the eyes are open after painting, even if I have to bust them open right after painting them. It bugs the hell out of me if they aren't open, like you say, in places like a
canoe. Let me know if you need some & I'll send you a dozen or so. Just let me know what color & weight you want, & where to ...