How to attach plastic safety eyes or noses on a Teddy Bear or Plush Toy:
Ever have difficulty pushing the little washer onto the post for plastic safety eyes or noses?
Things You'll Need:
- teddy bear or plush toy needing a nose or eyes
- plastic safety eyes (or nose) with plastic washers
- small container of boiling water
- tweezers or haemostat
Place the washer (the little plastic disk) into the container of very hot water. Leave it there for at least 5 minutes to soften the plastic.
Plastic Washer
Now remove the washer CAREFULLY from the hot water.
It's a good idea to use tweezers or a haemostat to get it out of the water.
Haemostat
NOTE: If your washer has a cup shape, the post goes into the concave side. Run the post of the nose through the correct position on the teddy bear, then press the hot washer onto the post on the inside of the bear. If you are quick, it should still be maleable from the heat.
DO NOT press the washer all the way yet...
... First, turn the head right side out and ensure it is positioned where you want it before you press the washer all the way on.
Voila!
NOTE: Before you press the washer the final few millimetres, make sure you turn the teddy bear head right side out and check that the eyes or nose are positioned exactly where you want it. Otherwise, you may end up with a securely fastened nose turned upside down or at an angle!
