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Michelle S. from Spokane, WA shared these amazing photos of her recent projects with us. On this project she used both the 78mm Blue Octopus and 78mm Orange Octopus eyes in her hand-crafted creations.⁠⁠"I thought you might like to see my octopus with the 78mm blue octopus eyes.  I’ve made 2 with the 78mm eyes and several with 30mm and 40mm.  Your eyes add so much realism to an octopus.  I included some photos of the red octopus with 78mm eyes which I don’t think I ever shared with you. Usually I make the red style octopus, but this time I made the...

Ginny L. from Ottawa, OH sent us this review about the Bloodshot Zombie glass eyes from her Random Overstock purchase used in her project:⁠⁠"I love your eyes for my floral/skull art!"⁠ ⁠ Ginny, This skull is absolutely stunning and has such a fierce gaze! Amazing work! We look forward to working with you again in the future and thank you for your support of this small business! ~ Megan   About the glass eyes from handmadeglasseyes.com: All artisan glass eyes are original graphic designs designed by Megan Petersen of Spokane, Washington Each cabochon is handmade with attention to detail and...

Cheryl G. from Meredith, New Hampshire sent us this review with images of the tree owl she added to her quilting project, completed with 4mm Small Yellow Owl Glass Eyes:"I love these tiny 4 mm owl eyes! I used them in a small owl that I placed into tree hole in a quilt I’m working on. I love how they gleam, and give the owl such character! Thank you, Megan!!"   Cheryl, this is such an adorable and detailed project! We are so happy we had the eyes to give your creations character! We look forward to working with you again in...

Carl L. from Scottsdale, Arizona said this is an email about the Dark Fish Eyes used in their project:⁠⁠"Glad to do business with you. Love your products!  I don’t have any pictures as cute as your daughter, but attached are my 3 hand-carved trout with your eyes added today as the final touch!  Love it! Cheers, Car"⁠ Carl, those trout look so incredibly life like! What an amazing detailed creation! Thank you for choosing our eyes to bring them to life and we appreciate your support of this small business! ~ Megan   About the glass eyes from handmadeglasseyes.com: All artisan glass...

Karen C. from Raleigh, North Carolina sent us this email about the Green Cat Glass Eyes used in this custom Stained Glass Art Deco: "Good day, Megan - Just wanted to let you know how much I love your glass eyes! I touched base with you a couple of years ago to say the same thing....but now I own a stained glass studio in Raleigh and I point all my students to your work.  They love your work, and I am seeing your pieces in my students' stained glass work more and more. Just wanted to let you know that...