This is typically how I add the eyes to my creations. After needle felting the head and body, I make an incision at the back of the head, and create a hollow area where I can get my fingers inside. I snapped these photos while creating Jeremiah Kitteh and Greyson Kitteh for this demonstration. (Feel free to click on any picture for a closer view. Press the X in the upper right corner to return to this page.)
In this instance, I used 10 mm plastic safety eyes. I use this size typically for sculptures that are from 5 inches to 10 inches tall. They have washers to hold the eyes securely to the doll. I use an awl to make holes for eye placement, then snap the washer in place. I generally place the eyes about midway on the head.
After I have attached the eyes, it's time to fill the hollow space with more core wool, then cover it with the outer dyed wool to hide the incision.
Now the sculptures are ready for details, like ears, noses, and mouths. It may not be the perfect way to do this, but it is how I manage it, when I wish my creations to have eyes that are not needle felted. Thanks for visiting!
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