Image Dani Ives - Fibre Artist

Creating detailed eyes with wool 

• Begin by choosing the eye style you want, reference images help
• Form a smooth base with tightly felted white wool for the eyeball.
• Layer coloured wool to build the iris and add a black dot for the pupil. Blend shades to create depth and emotion.
• Felt a tiny white dot to simulate a light reflection—it’s a subtle but powerful detail.
• Attach the eyes directly to your felted sculpture, sculpting eye sockets with wool to hold them naturally.
• Add eyelids and eyebrows using complementary or skin-tone wool. Shape and secure them to express character and realism.
• Refine edges.
• Glass eyes can also be used, make sure you still make a socket, eyelids, and brows for the best effect.

Short video from Julies felted friends

Detailed video from Fit to be Loved

Eyes and Lashes from The Craft Hacker

Adding glass eyes Wondrous Whimsy Studio