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Sunday, April 27, 2008
Installation of Safety Eyes Instruction
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Installation of Safety Eyes Instruction
By Clara (6060.etsy.com & 6060eyes.artfire.com)
3/28/2009 updated
Usage of this document:
1. Place the safety eyes into the holes and check to see if they are in the right place.
4. Holding the washer fluted side up, slide it on to the eye post.
If you use the little black safety eyes, installation will be the same as the 15 mm eyes. 
Remember to MAKE SURE the eye is in the right place. Push the washer fluted side up towards to the back of the eye.
This is the finished look of a 6mm black eye installed as a cat nose!
With all the parts together, my cat finally can see and smell.
I hope this document helps you to understand how to put the eyes on your critters and creations. Thank you and enjoy!
By Clara (6060.etsy.com & 6060eyes.artfire.com)
Usage of this document:
Do not distribute this document or sell this document by any means. The intention of this document is to show crafters how to install the safety eyes. Thank you.
Suggestion:
1. Make sure the eyes are located in the right place; once the washers are in, it is very hard to pull them back out again.
2. If you are using material like fabric, vinyl and leather, enlarge the hole a little by poking a needle (yarn needle/ skewer/ large sewing needle/ knitting needles, etc) through the material first.
1. Place the safety eyes into the holes and check to see if they are in the right place.
2. Once you think they are in the right place, you can start the process of placing washers at the back.
3. This is the back side of the safety eyes.
(Again, MAKE SURE the eye is in the right place. Once you push the washer to the back of the eye, it will be extremely hard to remove).
5. Apply even pressure with both thumbs to slide the washer down the eye post.
This is the finished look of two 15mm cat eyes placed on my crocheted animal.
Remember to MAKE SURE the eye is in the right place. Push the washer fluted side up towards to the back of the eye. 
Clara :)
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22 comments:
What a wonderful and helpful tutorial! Thank you for sharing!
See? Those kind of eyes would look much cooler than the button eyes I've been using. lol Mine look creepy when I'm done with them.
I can't wait to get mine! These look so cute.
Thank you! Looking forward to receiving my eyes so I can finish my little amigurumi project! :D
Great tutorial! Thanks! <3
Thanks for the tutorial! I can't wait to try them out!
Thank you! I'm just about to try safety eyes on my sock monsters for the first time, and this tutorial has been very helpful. :)
Received my eyes ( LOL ) today, - they are even purdier IRL! Thank you SO much!
I will indeed have great fun with them!!
Best regards Eva Mari :D
I am really interested in your eyes ... kinda a mix of them all .. do you have a multi pack of cat/regular and colored one ... My brother does special effects and has been looking for eyes for so long ... Yours are simply amazing
Just received 21mm cat eyes; they are great! I, and my students, will enjoy using them. Also thanks for the illustrative sequence of shots on eye installation. :-)
Love the 6mm animal eyes I got from you, recieved them very quickly and appriciate that for sure! I learned how to make crocheted animals just this week and I'm addicted...love it!! Placed an order for more eyes in more sizes today. Can't find them in stores around me and am so glad I found you. :)
Received my 9mm eyes today - thank you for the very prompt sending. Now I can finish my penguin! Also, thanks for the very clear installation instructions.
Neda Dorjath
The eyes are great. Thanks for such fast service. And the tutorial was very informative, since this is the first time I have ever used the safety eyes.
Thanks again
this is so awesome! My first attempt will take place today. I'm glad I found your shop- thanks so much!
I was a little surprised how hard they are to push together,but i am sure i'll build up the necessary hand strength... i think.
woot woot! figured it out!
Hi Clara,
Thank you for this tutorial. You are so thoughtful to make this tutorial. I bought some 6mm eyes (safety first!!!) from you tonight and I can't wait to put those eyes on my babies.... lol.
Love,
k
Thank you so much! This information is very helpful. And your etsy shop is fantastic. I just received my first order and I'm so excited to use the eyes for my amigurami projects.
What is the lower age limit for using these eyes on a toy--3 years old? 5 years old?
Thanks!
Manufacture stated that safety eyes are not for 3 years old and under. Thanks for asking! =)
Thank you so much Clara for sending the plastic noses so quickly! I really appreciate it. And they work beautifully with the amigurumi dogs I've been making, I will definitely come here again! Thanks again :)
Just attached my first pair of safety eyes. Thank you so much! This was really helpful.