“Eyelashes & Eyelids" tutorial

1. Start by cutting 2 eyelids from ultra suede with the help of the template provided in the pattern.

To make a template: (If you want to add eyelids to an existing bear), as a rule, measure the eye you'll be covering from side to side (this is the diameter of the eye).  Then make a template from cardboard that looks like a semi-circle. The straight edge should be double the diameter of the eye, and the height should be the diameter of the eye. (i.e. if the eye measures 10mm, make the template 20mm x 10mm).

2. Place a thin layer of glue on the straight edge of the eyelid.

3. Fold the edge and glue it together Do the same with the other eyelid. Set aside.

4. I use self adhesive eyelashes that are longer than the eyes on the bear (sometimes double the length, as I can get 2 sets out of 1).

5. Cut one of the eyelashes in half (or the length of the diameter of the eye of your bear).

6. With the help of a pair of fine point tweezers, peel one of them and place it in a slight angle half way on the bear's eye.

7. With the help of the tweezers press the eyelash in place, making sure they're well and truly stuck from side to side (if you find the adhesive is a little dry, use a very small amount of clear glue to help it stick to the eye).

8.  With a pair of tweezers, hold one of the eyelids in one hand while you place a thin layer of acetone based craft glue on the back of the eyelid.

9. Place it on the eye, making sure it covers the edge of the eyelashes that is glued to the eye.

10. With the tip of the tweezers tuck all curve edge behind the eye.

11. If the eyes look too sleepy, push the eyelashes and eyelid up with the help of the tweezers (as shown on the photo below).

12. Place the other set of eyelashes on the other eye, making sure it's in a angle (high on the side of the bridge of the nose, and low on the outer side of the face). Repeat the rest of the procedure as per other eye.

13. Here's the final result

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