How to place eyes on a puppet

First you need some eyes. Learn how to make them here.

To attach eyes, you can either sew or glue the eyes on. To glue, you can use contact cement – puppet makers recommend Green Contact Cement, or Crafter’s Choice “Ultimate” Glue. For Australians, buy some Foam Glue (on sale at Spotlight). Additionally, a puppet stand is ideal for when you are working with the head of the puppet, so you’re on the same eyeline as the head. Read the theory behind eye placement, then follow the steps on your own puppet.

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5 comments
Calynn Burris Calynn Burris said...
Thanks I needed 2 now that!
comment posted on  2nd February 2008 at 19:52  permalink image  Permalink
@Calynn, thanks for your thanks! :)
comment posted on  2nd February 2008 at 20:46  permalink image  Permalink
JHEN HAGAD JHEN HAGAD said...
so much help! thanks!
comment posted on  21st July 2008 at 04:49  permalink image  Permalink
brooke brooke said...
Thank you! This is a great help for my children at care. They will love this and it looks so easy because I am not crafty!
comment posted on  26th July 2008 at 18:23  permalink image  Permalink
@Jhen and Brooke, Thanks for your kind words on my tutorial - glad you think it's helpful!
comment posted on  26th July 2008 at 18:23  permalink image  Permalink
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