How to install plastic safety eyes

I never knew there were metal eyes out there. I just love the size selection you offer! Thank you for the info and tips! Hi there,I bought knitted toys from a friend,but she used eyes that she stuck on the toy. So I managed to pull the eye of the toy but the glue from the back of the eye is still stuck ,how can I dissolve this hard glue of the knitted toy. Looking forward to reply,kind regards Lucy.

Thank you so much for your instructional video on safety eyes. It was exactly what I needed to see. I am a visual learner. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Be sure to check out all the FREE holiday patterns! My Account. Such a sweetie! So cuddly and soft. Cutest underbite ever. Over motifs! The perfect size for a pocket. Video Tutorial for Craft Eyes This is a little 5 minute video. How to install craft eyes Do you see those little points?

So, let me show you how to install a craft eye with a plastic washer. Now, push! Thank you! Try soaking in acetone nail polish remover for 24 hours. It really depends on the glue, however. I will rip out the feature and try again if it is not right. Great use for small or tiny amounts of leftover yarn.

I use safety eyes on some of my amigurumi projects. This is especially true of the smaller eyes. I work a small screw up and down through the washer to make it easier to snap on the post for the smaller safety eyes.

A wooden tread spool fits over the shank of the eye. Push the washer down as far as you can by hand, then put the hole of the spool over the shank, against the washer. Where can we get eyes? JoAnns is the only place I have found them and all they have is brown or black. Then carefully place the screw from the outside, through the knitting, through the felt, into the post for both eyes. Sometimes that plastic washer just will NOT go onto the shaft of the safety eye.

Somewhere online I read the tip to soak the washer in very hot water not boiling! Wow, it worked! Plastic safety eyes also known as craft eyes are an adorable option for … […]. I used safety eyes, of course, so little Ella can safely play with Bay-Baby. So […]. I highly recommend getting safety eyes that look more like real eyes with pupils.

It will make your item look more realistic and far more cuter. Mikey highly recommends getting safety eyes that look more like real eyes with pupils. It will make your item look more realistic and far more cuter learn more about how to use safety eyes here. Share this post. Log in to Reply. Anonymous 07 Sep Very cute, Megan! Mphillips26 09 Sep I use safety eyes on some of my amigurumi projects. Micb 09 Sep I work a small screw up and down through the washer to make it easier to snap on the post for the smaller safety eyes.