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Unique Hand Painted Fish Using Various Glass Eyes

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Terry B. from Edwardsburg, Michigan says, "These work so great for what I make." Terry used various glass eyes, to complete these unique works of art! Terry, these fish are so unique and imaginative! We love to see our eyes pair so well with such intriguing projects! Please continue to share your creations! ~ 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 for quality All products are made and ship from our studio located in Spokane, Washington,...

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Cranky the Steampunk Robot - Green Cyberpunk Cog Eyes

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Greg E. from Oxnard, California completed this unique project with his granddaughter using Green Cyberpunk Cog eyes.  He had this to say; "Sharing my latest steampunk-ish creation which was a collaboration with my 8-year-old granddaughter.  We call him Cranky, and oh look, he has your eyes. I hope you enjoy what we've done with a set of your eyes. Cheers"   Greg also provided us with Cranky's formal description:Project Name: CrankyProject Type: Consolidated Aural Intonation RelayProject Style: Steampunk RobotProject Designer and current owner: GranddaughterProject Engineer: GrandpaFeatures: A cool rotating crank on an articulated brass doorknob head with custom glass eyes and springy hair...

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Owl From Repurposed Metal Using Yellow Owl Eyes

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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...

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Easy DIY Heart Valentine's Day Gift Craft Tutorial

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Need a last-minute, cute and crafty Valentine's gift idea? Follow this quick and easy tutorial to decorate a wooden heart for your special someone! List of supplies Heart shape wood cutout Acrylic paint, any color you like but I chose red and black Paint brushes Glue Human style glass eye or honey bee cabochon, I chose a human eye in the color of my Valentine’s eyes Directions Paint heart cutout any color you want, I went with traditional red, front and back Once it dries glue the cabochon to the upper left corner of the heart Then with a smaller...

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Righteous Glowing Guitar Knobs Using Zombie Glow Eyes

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Scott N. sent us these rocking pictures of his guitar, outfitted with 16mm Glow in the Dark Zombie eyes.    "My Glass Eyes Are Gonna Get Loud! I purchased a set of glow-in-the-dark zombie eyes for my guitar’s volume and tone controls! I just wanted to share. I used Gorilla Glue 2-sided mounting tape cut to a smaller circle than the 16mm eye, and it really added to the depth of the eyes look. Thank you so much Scott for sharing this stellar project with us!   About the glass eyes from handmadeglasseyes.com: All artisan glass eyes are original graphic...

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