Re: [VFB] cleaning dried skins

[Bob Haering]

Hey what do you think of those seed beads for your tequila sunrise & the insect green horse tail?  Tyed a #32 (TMC 518, so DonO doesn't squawk) parachute with came out great.   Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: Jimmy D. Moore To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] cleaning dried skins Bob, do you have access to ultra sound?  That might loosen it up.  But what do I know, I'm just a big mouthed Texan. JIMMY *********************************************************************** Don Ordes wrote: 01d001c26a69$91fd4480$5596e53f@computer type="cite"> I've not tried it yet, but I've always wondered if that dry comb-in/brush-out shampoo would work. Just a thought.   Or else take it to the dry cleaner.  (I just sink-washed a silver pheasant skin and it came out fine.)   My 1.5 cents   DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Haering To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 4:29 PM Subject: [VFB] cleaning dried skins Hi I just received some dried genetic rooster pelts, minus the necks.  Does any one know how to remove the blood that is on the feathers without have to resort to a complete rehydration & soaking of the pelts?  One of them is a real nice dark cree.   Thanks Bob Haering [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Jimmy D. Moore, "BIGTROUTMAN" I FISH BECAUSE I MUST! More importantly, I fish because my Dad taught me! Author,Outdoor Writer,TOWA, TF&G,VP-GRTU Owner/Webmaster - Worldwide Flyfishing Info. http://www.BIGTROUTMAN.homestead.com/MainPage.html