5-mm glass eyes on wire pins
The Lil' Bear Hugs pattern is launched, and I now have available for sale the black 5-mm glass eyes on wire pins in my Etsy shoppe. I love these eyes for their sparkle! The glass eye is obviously 5-mm wide and the pin length is about 1/2-inch. All you do is use a felting needle to poke an indent where you want the eye to pop into. A tapestry needle, especially a sharp-end one, works well too!
NOTE: The bear pattern instructions gives two options for the eyes: glass eyes or yarn eyes. Yarn eyes are recommended for younger children because of the danger of swallowing.
Once the eyes are inserted into the bear's head, and the final desired position is determined, the next step is to glue it into position. Ease the eye out slightly from the head and apply a small amount of craft glue along the eye pin. Then insert the eye back into the head, pressing down slightly. Allow to air dry in this position. The glue will dry clear even if too much glue oozes out.
The glue I like to use is Crafter's Pick THE ULTIMATE. You can buy it at any craft store. This glue was recommended to me by the distributor of these glass eye pins.
So whatever your eye choice: glass or yarn, I got you covered for convenience. No need to shop around. Looking forward to seeing what you create!
Happy knitting!
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