I just discovered how easy and fun it is to paint your own eyes! I purchased several packages of 12mm clear eyes from CR's Crafts, and used acrylic paint that I had on hand.
I even painted dots in one pair of eyes :-) I'm not at all adept with a paint brush, but if you use a very small brush and a small amount of paint, it is easy to paint your own eyes.
My thanks to Michelle at Suncatcher Eyes for her tips on how to paint your own.
really you can make your own?!?!?!?! i can't believe I did not know that... I need to find some to try it out, this is something I would really enjoy doing I think ;)
ReplyDeleteWow! I take it that you paint the back????
ReplyDeleteYep! It is as easy as that. Paint the back with simple acrylic paint, and the front looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteBeth
This is very cool! I will have to try it!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, and I love your blog!
I'm attempting to follow it, but blogspot is being wonky at the moment.
I've never made any creatures like this before, but your blog is inspiring me to try... so I hope you won't hate if I have a question or two!!!!
Hi Heather!
ReplyDeleteI'm delighted that you enjoy the blog, and hope you enjoy making some of the patterns here. If you have any questions, please ask! I have several tutorials on my flickr site that may also be a help to you.
Enjoy the crochet!
Beth