How To Crochet: Melting Safety Eyes - Beginner Amigurumi Tutorial

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[@carolynberkeley9561]

Thank you for this! It will actually make it more secure than the backs which can slide off.

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

You're totally right! I have since started doing this to pretty much all of my safety eyes because of this ❤❤❤

[@kayfleming7044]

Thank you for this tutorial. I've been looking all over for a tool to cut the back off two safety eyes I used for a gift bag. Since its open, you can feel the sharp point in the back of the eyes. This is the perfect answer. Can't wait to try it.

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

Im so glad to help!!! This is actually a similar reason why I started melting them to begin with too 💖💖💖

[@vickiann8315]

I really appreciate your tutorials! 😊 Thank you!

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

You are so very welcome!!! 😘

[@marchelhurley9460]

Lauren I'm so happy to see this because I tell everyone about how I do this and most are like no way, but it really comes in handy and with caution it's not dangerous at all. Thanks from now on I have a video to share with others while explaining how I do it, I don't use cardboard I like to use the bottom of lighters as they have different numbers and different designs and I'm always excited to see if I can read the number and how it will turn out. I also use square lighters and press just completely flat when needed but it also keeps the safety eyes from being able to be pulled out of the crocheted piece, I crochet tight but still worry about animals and babies getting ahold of something I make and this makes me feel better about it.

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

Oh I totally agree, I pretty much do it to every safety eye now! And unfortunately, I had to add all of those warning labels because you know even though it really isn't dangerous, there is always that slim chance of a freak accident! 😅 I think it's super fun that you try to print the lighter numbers on your melted eyes! I will definitely give the lighter technique a go!!! ❤❤❤

[@susansammy22]

Thank you, This is a great idea. And thank you for sharing your patterns

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

Of course!!! Thank you so much for your support 💕💕💕💕

[@pookarah]

Super helpful, thank you for sharing!!

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

You're so very welcome!!! Im happy I can help 💖💖💖

[@DifferentZen]

Thank you so much! This was perfect!

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

Of course!!! 💖💖 You're so very welcome 😊🥰💕

[@cindycook5348]

Perfect thanks for sharing ❤

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

You are so very welcome!!! 😘😘

[@lostinks]

Brilliant!! Could they also be used as eyes for that one project that needs weird eyes?! You're right, this is a game changer.

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

Yes it definitely can be used for a bunch of different projects!!! Maybe a Wall-E would be one of those weird eye scenarios?!?! 🙂

[@lostinks]

@@AMenagerieofStitches Robots! Of course. This tip excites me too much I think. lol The last HUGE tip I received was to make a 3rd arm and use it inside as a neck! No floppy heads. Brilliant!

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

@@lostinks Oh that is a great tip! 💕

[@mariacanales1870]

This is a great idea….love it!!!😊❤❤❤

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

Thank you!!! Im so happy to help💕❤️💕❤️💕

[@rebeccagreen2219]

Your stitches are soooo neat ❤

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

Oh wow thank you so much!!!

[@soniatorres408]

Great. And what to do if washer is too big for the eye?

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

Sorry! I've never had that problem before 💚💗💕

[@flozzyaly]

I want to do this with my chunky yarn but I’m afraid of it catching on fire? Any tips? I heard some people use a fabric but I don’t know what to use!! TIA!

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

I've only tried it a couple times on fluffy yarn and all I did was fold the yarn back completely so the lighter wasn't going to touch the yarn. I think I've seen the fabric technique you mentioned but honestly, melting them like this has always worked for me so I haven't tried anything else! 💖💖

[@elizabethaych9170]

Well ventilated is right! I did this sitting on my living room couch, which was dumb. The carbon monoxide detector went off. Scared the bejeebers out of me.

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

Oh no!!! 😲 Im glad you made it through to reinforce the need for ventilation 💕💖

[@kerrieheinz1972]

Thank you so much, For this easy to follow tutorial. I don’t trust using saftey eyes on Amigurumi toys for children . This is a great tutorial to make sure the saftey eye won’t come off after attaching them. 💗🧶💗

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

Thank you so much! I pretty much always do this now on every project I make 💖💕

[@Claire-tz8yl]

This seems like it would be good to make the eyes more secure

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

I have heard some people melt theirs for this exact reason! After hearing this I started doing it too! ♥

[@Claire-tz8yl]

@@AMenagerieofStitches I see. Seems like a very useful tip. thanks for sharing

[@petoctopus]

I just cut the post with scissors

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

Thank you for the comment!! 💕💕 Melting the eyes also adds a level of security if the items are being handled by children. Safety eyes are safe to a certain level, and melting them adds additional locking power 💖💖💖💖

[@Cla1970]

I have, maybe, a dumb question. ..will using this technique make safety eyes safer.. I don't like to use safety eyes but my crochet eyes look awful...sooo I was just curious if this adds more protection to the eyes as well as makes it flat...

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

It totally makes it safer!!! ❤️❤️ As with anything, I can't say it's 100% safe, but it turns it almost into a plastic rivet and I haven't had any pop off since melting them

[@Cla1970]

@AMenagerieofStitches thank u sooo much, I'm getting ready to do a market and my crochet eyes don't look as professional as the safety eyes..

[@kimberlymendenhall4449]

How does that work for the metal washer eyes?

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

Works just the same! You’re not melting the washer so you would just melt the post and press into the washer. I have some with metal washers and do this exact method with the same results!

[@kimberlymendenhall4449]

@@AMenagerieofStitches thank you.

[@GUWONZ]

idk why but i can’t attach my safety eyes to my project so i’m thinking can i use this technique instead ?

[@AMenagerieofStitches]

You could try it but I would definitely recommend having the safety backing on there just for added security!