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For the first bear I made I used a simple plastic eye assembly. Purchased at the nearest craft store in a package of two, these were very simple to put into the bear’s head. I made sure they were “safety” eyes since the bear was for a child. These eyes are locked into place by a lock washer. I tried to pull one out after I put it in place and I couldn’t do it.

The other type of eyes you can purchase are glass eyes. For a bear for an adult, these eyes may work just fine, but they can present some problems. First of all, no two can be exactly alike. Glass eyes can shatter, leaving tiny shards of glass imbedded in the bear’s fur. Not a very safe thing to happen!

Make sure you have the right sized eye for the size of the bear you are making. Most patterns will give you dimensions for the eyes. Dark brown or black might work best for most bears. Some packages will just be marked “animal eyes”. These are generally round with a black pupil surrounded by a colored iris. “Black” eyes are solid, shiny black. Either eyes will work for your bear.

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