Plastic eye and shaft
All eyes have plastic washers. Some are white and
some are beige, as noted below and on stock page.
Suitable for toys providing suitable fabric
is used and they are fitted correctly.
Not suitable for under 3 year olds.
Comply with the relevant sections of EN-71 which can be
downloaded via the Info Link at the top of all main pages.
Eyes are not available without washers, washers are not
available without eyes and we do not have any spares of either.
All measurements below are approximate and in millimetres.
Pupil Diameter below not applicable for Black Eyes.
* Beige Washers, see stock page & next slide for which colours.
(A) Amber only,
(GY) Green & Yellow only,
(GWY) Green, White & Yellow only
| Eye Size | Outside Dia. | Pupil Dia. | Shaft Length | Shaft Dia. | Washer Dia. |
| 6 | 6 | - | 10 | 3 | 10 |
| 8 | 8 | - | 12 | 5 | 14 |
| 9 | 9 | - | 13 | 5 | 14 |
| 9 (GY) | 9 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| 10.5 | 10.5 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 14 |
| 10.5 * | 10.5 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 13 * |
| 12 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 14 |
| 12 (GY) | 12 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 14 |
| 12 * | 12 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 13 * |
| 15 | 15 | - | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| 15 (GWY) | 15 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 18 |
| 15 (A) * | 15 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 15 * |
| 16.5 | 16.5 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| 16.5 * | 16.5 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 18 * |
| 18 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| 18 (GWY) | 18 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 18 |
| 18 (A) * | 18 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 15 * |
| 21 * | 21 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 21 * |
| 21 (A) * | 21 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 15 * |
| Washer colour | Sizes | Eye Colours | Pictures |
| White | All sizes and colours unless shown below. |
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| Beige | 10.5, 12, 16.5 & 21mm | Blue, Dark Brown & Black |
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| White | 9 & 12mm | Green & Yellow |
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| White | 15 & 18mm | Green, White & Yellow |
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| Beige | 15, 18 & 21mm | Amber |
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Not all sizes below are available with Plastic Washers.
It is shown to give you an approximate guide
to the difference between each size
To download a basic picture of all sizes in a
PDF format please click
HERE
You can use the PDF download to work out what size of eye
you need by cutting out the circles and putting on your toys.
You could also use it to size eyes that you already have. You
can make a gauge by printing it onto card and putting a hole
in the middle of each circle. You can then put the eye shaft
into the hole to see which circle the eye fits in.
How to Use
Push shaft through fabric - you may need to make a small hole
Place plastic washer on shaft with flat side towards eye
for
flat washers and curved edge of domed washers
Place a hollow tube or pipe on top of washer
Knock the washer down the spindle
You can push with your thumbs but make sure you do it evenly
Do not jiggle the washer once fitted as
that will effect the safety of the eye
Make sure the washer is right next to the
eye as that may effect the safety of the eye
Please note - washer cannot be removed once fitted
Uses
Eyes on Children's Toys including Amigurumi
Black could be used as nostrils on Children's Toys
Let us know if you use them for other things
Quick Tip
If your eye does not look big enough for your toy,
try adding a circle of fabric behind the eye which is
slightly larger than the eye. Doesn't work on all toys
and eye colours but if you experiment with colour and
size of circle you may be surprised.
Another Tip
If you are using a crochet or knitted fabric (including
socks),
adding some felt or fabric inside where the eye is going
will help hide the washer and make sure it cannot pull out.