News & Spotlights — bird glass eyes

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...

Harold B. from Ontario, Canada emailed us this image of one of the owls completed with Yellow Owl Glass Eyes. In the email Harold said, "I always get compliments on the eyes....and I'm sure the eyes is why I have no problem selling my owls." Harold, we are so happy that you LOVE the eyes! Your Owl is so unique and creative! Please keep creating these wonderful works of art! ~ 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 inspected...

Rick R from Stillwater Lake, Canada emailed us pictures of his amazing driftwood creations, outfitted with eyes from our 16mm Bird Glass Eye Bundle, Electric Lime Green Dinosaur Eyes, and Light Green House Elf Fantasy Eyes:⁠ In his email Rick said, "Hi Megan,⁠ Thought I would send a couple of pics of my Driftwood Creations with your eyes, the eyes make a huge difference. You may like to see some finished products with your eyes :)⁠ Rick"⁠ We love how the eyes bring life to your driftwood sculptures, they are amazing and inspire our imaginations! Keep on creating!~ Megan   About the glass eyes from handmadeglasseyes.com:...

I am beyond impressed by these pictures of an owl sculpture that Harold Breit from Burlington, Canada sent me. If you look close (it took me a second!) you'll realize that most or all of the metal this sculpture is made out of is crafted from forks and spoons! Then the last thing Harold added were a set of these yellow owl glass eyes. According to Harold, "They really bring the owl to life." Thanks for sharing with us, Harold! About the glass eyes from handmadeglasseyes.com: All artisan glass eyes are original graphic designs designed by Megan Petersen of Spokane, Washington Each...

When Maurice Clabaugh of Tuscaloosa AL shared this "Duck in the Reeds" wooded bowl sculpture with me, I knew I had to share it here on the blog. According to the bio on Maurice's website, he "uses wood that has been discarded by others as useless or impossible to turn. His challenge is to take these discarded pieces and reveal their beauty."To complete the effect of the wood for this bowl carving, Maurice implemented these glass duck eyes on wire pin posts. The combination of natural wood with the realistic bird eyes is transfixing! I love discovering amazing artists who are creating with such a wide range...