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I need replacement eyes for a life sized prop ostrich.... We have a pair that we are fixing up for a window display, but one has lost its eyes
, poor guy....

I am really excited about the project I am working on now and can't wait to share pics with TCS, but for now I can't say where or who for
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Call the local craft stores ? Taxidermy clinics
 
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I figured this was a shot in the dark, but atleast I made someone smile! Taxidermy is definitely not a common practice in NYC
 

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Are you working on the dept store holiday window displays???? OMG--if you are----you are SOOOOOO lucky. We came to NYC 3 years ago during Thanksgiving in part just to do the tour of those windows!

Can't wait to see pics!

Cally
 
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Originally Posted by CatMom2Wires

Are you working on the dept store holiday window displays???? OMG--if you are----you are SOOOOOO lucky. We came to NYC 3 years ago during Thanksgiving in part just to do the tour of those windows!

Can't wait to see pics!

Cally
Yes I am! It is a pretty awesome project, but a secret till the display is up.....November 7th and 8th are the installation days......
 
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I'm wondering if some of the sewing/crafts stores in and around the 30's on the West Side? They're on the side streeets - 35th, 36th, 37th - from 6th Avenue and west of 6th. You might find something there. Other than that, I'm thinking some of the costume shops.

I'll put out some feelers to some friends of mine in costuming. You say they need to be life-size? (How big is that, exactly?
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My friend Tracy suggested googling "Taxidermy supplies in NYC". I did that and found one in Long Island City, but you might find one in Manhattan....there were a few listed.
 
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Originally Posted by nanner

My friend Tracy suggested googling "Taxidermy supplies in NYC". I did that and found one in Long Island City, but you might find one in Manhattan....there were a few listed.
LIC is where my company is
.......Still looking, I will Google that
 
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I found a site, Glass eyes.com that looks like they might have what we need....I will find out tomorrow, wish me luck! We want our ostrich to have sight
 
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Originally Posted by nurseangel

I have been following this thread to see if you find him an eye. Good luck!
He actually needs both eyes! There are 2 ostriches, one has his eyes, the other is blind
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I can't wait to share pics with everyone!
 

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Originally Posted by cheylink

He actually needs both eyes! There are 2 ostriches, one has his eyes, the other is blind
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I can't wait to share pics with everyone!
Oh, no! Well, I hope you find two pretty matching eyes.
 
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