Need help with puppet eyes

[ncchuck]

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

 

[JacobsBest]

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!

 

[Animal31]

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

 

[JacobsBest]

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.

 

[ncchuck]

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

 

[JacobsBest]

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

 

[JacobsBest]

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

 

[Slackbot]

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

 

[ncchuck]

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

 

[ncchuck]

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.