Need help with puppet eyes

ncchuck

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hi could anyone please tell me what are the little felt circles used for pupils and were can i buy them thank you for any help
 

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I use the adhesive-backed anti-scuff pads (for the bottoms of chair and table legs) that can be found at any hardware store. This is what is used in my avatar. I don't use these specific ones, but here is a link to what I am referring to. http://www.homediscountstor.com/images/kole/gc531.jpg
You can usually find packs with multiple sizes.
I know some people also buy adhesive backed felt sheets and cut out pupils to size using a stencil of variously sized circles.
Hope this helps!
 

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I've seen others use elctrical tape cut into circles as well, or sharpies....
 

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Yes, I used electric tape on my first attempt. It was just a little to shiny for me. But, I guess it depends on how you will use the end product. Bright/low light etc. The sky is the limit with materials.
 

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thank you so much I am trying to find the felt circles you listed thank you again
 

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You're welcome. Oh, and I also like that the felt ones protrude a bit and add depth. Flat may work better for some.
 

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Hey, I meant to share this pic with the last post. Keep us up to date with your progress :smile:
 

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I use adhesive-backed velvet, the kind you use to line jewelry boxes. You can get it on Amazon.
 

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thank you again, I never thought of the velvet , I was trying to find some adhesive flocked paper, my dad made me a tool by sharping a pipe to cut the circles
 

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sorry about my camera, but this is my very first time trying anything like this this is the felt cut from the sharpened pipe my dad made , I did not make the pig puppet it was a $1 one that I found, I added the eyes that I made from ping pong balls and felt and the hair ,I am practicing before I try to make my own from scratch.

 
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