Metal Eyelets | Assorted Colours | 6mm | 100 Pcs Approx - Card & Fabric

These are 6mm round metal eyelets with a 3mm hole, the small ring that turns a punched hole into a neat finished one. Set them through card, canvas, fabric or thin leather and the hole stops fraying and tearing. The pack mixes blue, red, pink and purple, about 100 to 110 pieces.

Specifications

Perfect for

• Tags, labels and gift packaging
• Scrapbook pages and card making
• Lacing holes in fabric and canvas
• Journal covers and photo albums
• Shoelace and belt hole repairs

Compatibility

Works with: card, cardstock, paper tags, canvas, cotton fabric, felt, thin leather and faux leather.

Pairs well with: an eyelet setting tool or grommet plier, a 3mm hole punch, ribbon and jute twine.

Not suitable for: thick leather or several layers of heavy canvas, where the 4mm barrel is too short to fold over, or wood and hard plastic.

How to Use

1. Punch a hole close to 3mm where the eyelet goes.
2. Push the eyelet in from the front so the rim sits flush.
3. Turn the piece over and fit the washer on the barrel.
4. Set it with an eyelet tool or grommet plier so the barrel splays and grips.

Before You Buy

• A setting tool or grommet plier is needed; these do not press in by hand.
• The 3mm hole limits cord and ribbon size, so check yours fits.
• The count is approximate, since packs are filled by weight.
• Once set, an eyelet does not come out cleanly, so test on a scrap.

You will Need

• eyelet and grommet setting tools
• ribbons and laces

You may also like

• card making essentials
• jute rope and twine
• decorative buttons

Frequently Asked Questions

What size hole do I punch for these?
Punch close to 3mm. The rim is 6mm across, so a 3mm hole lets the barrel slip in while the rim covers the cut edge.

Do I need a special tool to fit them?
Yes. An eyelet setting tool or a grommet plier splays the back of the barrel so it grips. Pressing by hand will not hold.

Will these work on leather and canvas?
On thin leather, faux leather, canvas and fabric, yes. On thick leather or several heavy layers the 4mm barrel runs out of length.

Should I buy eyelets alone or the grommet tool with eyelets?
Pick this pack if you already own a setting tool and want colour. The grommet setting tool arrives with 100 eyelets in gold or silver, so pick it if you have no tool yet.