News & Spotlights — wood carving
Wood Lion Mascot with Flamingo Eyes
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Jeff J. from Van Alstyne, TX shared these photos with us in an email showing how he used our Flamingo Bird Eyes to bring this amazing wood-carved lion to life. "Finally finished my lion mascot woodcarving to be donated to my grandkid’s school. I used your flamingo eyes which are a perfect match for big cat eyes. The base is supposed to simulate blue granite to honor their school colors." Jeff, we know this took such an amazing amount of dedication and work to create. Thank you so much for choosing our eyes to complete this wonderful project. We look forward to...
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Hand Carved Trout with Dark Fish Glass Eyes
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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...
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Wooden Rocking Horse with High Dome Albino Horse Eyes
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Dan A. from Camarillo, California shared this photo with us in is his email about the High Domed Albino Horse Eyes used in his project: "Hi Megan, wanted to thank you on your help picking the perfect eyes for the wooden rocking horse I carved for my new granddaughter. She loves it!" Dan, the time and love you have invested into this rocking horse for your granddaughter is evident. We hope she loves it just as much! Thank you for supporting this small business with the eyes for your project! ~ Megan About the glass eyes from handmadeglasseyes.com: All...
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Carved Wood Walking Stick with Custom Kraken Eyes
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Tab M from Kentucky, shared these amazing photos with us in a recent email about the Custom Kraken Glass Eyes they ordered for their project: "Here is the finished walking stick...the eyes are perfect" Tab the time and effort in your creation is evident in the amount of detail in the designs. Thank you for taking time to share such a unique creation with us and allowing us to make the eyes to complete it! ~ Megan About the glass eyes from handmadeglasseyes.com: All artisan glass eyes are original graphic designs designed by Megan Petersen of Spokane, Washington Each...
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New Mexico Artist Steve Mckibbin Adds Depth with Handmade Glass Eyes by Megan Petersen
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Steve Mckibbin from Placitas, NM creates visually stunning gourd artwork sculptures that are mesmerizing to view and take up space in tantalizing visually fetching ways. To add the final touch of life and depth to his creations, Steve uses the glass eye cabochons from handmadeglasseyes.com. These striking carvings can be seen in galleries in Placitas and Albuquerque, NM as a showcase of the stunning work Steve has been doing for the past 15 years. It is such an honor for our glass eyes to be included in these absolutely striking sculptures. We love seeing what artists make with our eyes,...
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