News & Spotlights — glass eyes

Elizabeth J. from Jensen Beach, FL shared this photo with us of the beautiful Stained Glass Owl she created. This gorgeous brown owl is given life with a pair of Yellow Owl Glass Eyes.⁠"Megan you do beautiful work, thank you. I use them on my stained glass projects." Elizabeth, this is lovely! Thank you for sharing with me! We look forward to working with you again in the future and thank you for your continued 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...

Taxidermy is an art form that brings nature to life, capturing the beauty and essence of wildlife in stunning detail. Traditionally, taxidermists have relied on realistic glass eyes to replicate the natural appearance of animals. But in recent years, a growing number of artists and enthusiasts have embraced the creative possibilities of blending realism with fantasy.

If you're diving into the world of handmade crafting—whether it's whimsical stuffed animals, intricate dolls, or mythical creatures—one detail can make all the difference: the eyes! Glass eyes are the soul of your project, giving it personality, emotion, and a touch of life. But how do you pick the right size and shape for your handmade project? Let’s explore together! 1. Consider Your Project's Personality The first step in choosing the perfect glass eyes is to think about the vibe you want your creation to have. Are you crafting a wide-eyed owl with a curious gaze? Or a stoic dragon...

Lynn M. from Daleville, VA shared these jolly photos with us, of her 30 inch high Needle Point Santa with animals. On this project she used several different sizes and designs of our eyes.⁠ Santa is brought to life using our Green and Blue Human Glass Eyes. The animals use glass eyes that are similar to their natural eyes.⁠"I had to use them because they are perfect. Santa’s eyes alone make the project, and the rest of the animals look so much more realistic with your eyes. I told folks where I got them when they asked, and I shared your website with them...

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...