When you have finished the shaping, simply make a hole by pushing your felting needle or other sharp object in to create a hole. Poke the shank of the eye into the hole, check you are happy with the position, and then add a dot of glue behind the eye.
More detailed instructions below for a finer finish:
Felt a dent at eye socket before you put them in. Push your felting needle all the way in to the fatter part to make a wide hole. If it is a predator animal (dog, cat, lion etc) push the needle toward the back of the head for forward facing eyes. If it is a prey animal (sheep, rabbit, mouse) push the needle toward the other side of the head to make the eyes more on the side for looking out for danger! When you take the felting needle out, insert eye along same line as the needle. Put both eyes in and check they are straight and the same distance from the nose, and you are happy with the look. Add a little dot of clear drying glue behind. You can also felt a little wool around the top half and bottom half of the eye to form an eyelid and help the eye to look less 'stuck on'.
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Perfect for animals
Beautiful amber eyes that look great for animal projects. Thank you!
So happy with my purchases from yourselves. I met a charming & helpful young lady recently at the Harrogate show. I purchased a few items then.
It’s a great online shop, I will no doubt soon be ordering more wool as I do a lot of felting.
I have been buying my felting meedles from the Makerss for years
They are good quality needles come clearly marked and come in a tube for safe storage
Also I asked for a needle felting guide
Explaining all about the differant needles and there uses quite a while ago
Which I often refer to
I love these felting mats, and have a smaller set that I use for smaller needlefelts, however this larger one will enable me to felt larger items ie. Clothes that need more space. Very good quality and I love that there is no plastic so they are an eco friendly option
Good quality product, great customer service and quick delivery
Another good quality product, giving the perfect finishing touches to needlefelt bugs. Customer service is excellent, as always. Fast delivery too. Thank you!
I really enjoy the flock box, a lovely kit, great having online craft event with Steffi as well. Thoroughly recommend, a lot of thought is put into each box.
As I live in Spain someone kindly brought this over yesterday for me as it was delivered to my daughter's.
The packaging and colours of the felts and packets are so bright and vibrant and can't wait to start them this afternoon!!!
