What sizes do safety eyes come in?

What sizes do safety eyes come in?

Here are the sizes I usually buy: 6mm, 8mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, and 24-34mm.

Can you make your own safety eyes?

Many softie makers embroider eyes, or paint them on, or cut them from felt and stitch them in place, but by far the easiest way to make a perfect set of eyes on a softie is to use plastic safety eyes. If you’ve never worked with safety eyes, you might like this 1-min. video I made showing how to use them.

How do you attach safety eyes to knit toys?

Safety eyes come with a bead and washer. The washer keeps the eye in place. Before stuffing your amigurumi, insert the bead between 2 stitches, with the right side of your work facing you. Turn the piece over so you can see the end of the bead.

What is the smallest size safety eyes?

The smallest safety eyes are about 1.8mm.

What can I use instead of safety eyes?

Fabric or Felt Felt is an ideal option if you’re going for a more realistic look. Just be sure that you use a template when you cut out the eyes so that both of them are the same size.

What are the best safety eyes?

The 7 Best Safety Eyes For Amigurumi

What can I use instead of Safe eyes?

Can you use safety eyes on baby toys?

Any toy designed for infants, teething children, todlers or those who routinely place items in their mouths should avoid the use of safety eyes or noses, craft eyes or noses, buttons and any other applied feature than might be pulled free and ingested. Use love stitches instead.

Are safety eyes safe for kids?

Safety Eyes. First, a warning: Despite their name, safety eyes are dangerous for small children. Babies can easily pull off safety eyes — even if you’ve secured them properly — and put them in their mouths.

Can babies have toys with safety eyes?

Even though craft eyes are often called safety eyes – they are not recommended for use in toys for children under the age of three.