Owl Eyes

[NorfolknGood]

Thought it best to start a new topic rather than clutter up the eye cutting tool one.

 

I just tried out some glass beads which are supposed to be for putting in the top of plant pots so you don't see the soil and to reduce water evaporation. Not sure how many in a bag but guess well over 100 and for £1.99 I thought that was a good deal They are not as good a quality as marbles but any slight imperfections can be put to the back anyway.

They measure a tad over 16 mm so using a 16mm spade bit they tap into posh firewood a treat

 

What do ya think?

[Woodcrafter]

Yeah they look good.

If I want to install black eyes rather than carve I go to hobby craft and they have some in there which are for teddy bears or dolls. They come with a little stalk so I just drill a small whole and tap them in.

[NorfolknGood]

And there was me thinking I jus been clever............. seems I just designed a wheel

 

Oh well onwards and upwards.

[Woodcrafter]

No not at all mate there a good idea and nice and cheap 2. I've counter sunk some taxidermy eyes in that come similarly almost like marbles and they do give a good effect.

Ps. Nice barn owl by the way look forward to seeing the finished piece.

[abercarver]

Nice one! Love the idea..may have to steal :-)

 

Ill defo try that one out...ebay here we come

[abercarver]

PS, Were did you buy them from? :-)

[NorfolknGood]

PS, Were did you buy them from? :-)

 

Possibly a bit far fetched for you Lathams at Potterheigham here on the Norfolk Broads.

Mine look like: Decorative Plant Pot Topper Stones - Glass Beads by Gardman | eBay

but the postage is expensive!

[abercarver]

Possibly a bit far fetched for you Lathams at Potterheigham here on the Norfolk Broads.

Mine look like: Decorative Plant Pot Topper Stones - Glass Beads by Gardman | eBay

but the postage is expensive!

 

Thanks..Might end up a bit costly! lol...Many Thanks for the help though..im gonna have a try at this, much cheaper and buy the looks easier

[Traydaloor]

That is a very good Barn Owl face, excellent proportions! Well done

[NorfolknGood]

Why does everyone keep calling my sparra a barn owl