Safety Eye Installation

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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.
 
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1. Make sure the eyes are located in the right place; once the washers are in, it is very hard if not impossible to pull them back out again without damaging the eye or the washer.
 
2. If you are using a material like fabric, vinyl or leather, enlarge the hole a little by poking a needle (yarn needle/ skewer/ large sewing needle/ knitting needles, etc) through it 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.
 

4. Holding the washer fluted side up, slide it on to the eye post.

(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.
 

If you use the little black safety eyes, installation will be the same as with 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!

Clara :)

If you need more help because you have arthritis, please continue to read.
I have couple more suggestions for you.
 
Usually the eyes I carry in my store can be installed on your critter/stuffed toys using just your bare hands. However, I understand not everyone has the same strength to push the washers when the eyes are too small to handle. Here are a couple suggestions that hopefully make your life easier. :)

1. If you have this interchangeable screw driver set in your house, there is always a handle with a hole where the screwdriver bits fit. Use that to help push the washer towards the eye. It's easier on your hand.. Grab the handle and use a little force until the washer slips right in. Keep it aligned as straight as possible and consider what may happen when the washer is on. Avoid shearing motions that could twist the shaft of the eye to one side and snap it off.

2. If the washers are too hard to install and you don't have the right tool with you, you can soak the plastic washers into a bowl of really hot water for a few minutes. The hard plastic will turn softer. Dry it and at once, while it is still warm, push it towards the eyes. Be careful not to scald your fingers!
 
3. A small amount of dry bar soap applied on the end of the shaft may also help the washer slide on. If you choose this method be aware of the intended use of your creation.  You don't want to risk someone having an allergic reaction to the scent or ingredients in the soap. We suggest unscented soap. Use a small amount at the tip--just enough to get the washer started. It will pull the soap along with it down the shaft as it slides on. Once on, wipe away any remaining soap from the shaft.

If you have more suggestions, you are always welcome to let me know so I can share with the other crafters. :)
 
 
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