This message is from: Martie Bolinski <boli...@dol.net>
I mix about 10-20% long staple wool with my Fjordy fur to help it felt.
It works pretty good. I made 'cookie-cutter' Fjords for Christmas a
couple years back. Had to paint on the stripes. I have the same
problem with the Lhassa fur not wanting for felt (except on the dog if I
con't keep her combed).
Martie in MD - where there is LOTS of Fjordy fur laying around for the
taking.
Emily Wigley wrote:
This message is from: Emily Wigley <ewig...@mindspring.com>
Horse hair doesn't felt because it does not shrink. I think it
doesn't shrink because it has no crimp in the hair shaft? As far as
I know, only hair that has a crimp in it can felt. Horse coat hair
is actually fur - it grows in to a certain length, then sheds
seasonally.
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