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...Dressing Tattered Tail Feathers...

Started by NCBigShot, April 17, 2012, 08:40:16 PM

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NCBigShot



..I'm doing a fan mount of my son's first turkey. Unfortunately this bird's tail feathers look like they went through the spin cycle in a Maytag. How do you guys fix curled, separated and frayed tail feathers to make them look good?
Any and all help is appreciated!
:thanks:
When the Dogwood is white, the time is right...



GobbleNut

You can also try washing them in a mild dishsoap (Dawn), rinsing until thoroughly clean, and then using a regular old blow-dryer to dry them out.  Then use your fingers to gently straighten the feathers and position them.

NCBigShot




...Very helpful suggestions guys, thanks. :icon_thumright:
When the Dogwood is white, the time is right...



blackmagic

I'm glad you asked this, because I'm in the same dilemma.  I also bought a couple of single displays from custombarnwoodplaques.com and they are awesome.  Of course, a sweet cane yelper somebody made will be hanging below one of them :you_rock:

duxrus

Quote from: GobbleNut on April 24, 2012, 08:46:24 AM
You can also try washing them in a mild dishsoap (Dawn), rinsing until thoroughly clean, and then using a regular old blow-dryer to dry them out.  Then use your fingers to gently straighten the feathers and position them.

I agree.....a quick wash and dry. They will "fluff" back up nicely but make sure to rinse a few times to get the soap off.

NCBigShot

Quote from: blackmagic on April 25, 2012, 06:25:29 PM
Of course, a sweet cane yelper somebody made will be hanging below one of them :you_rock:


..Rey--
I'm still delighted to hear about your success... I added one to the list as well this spring. Guess I'm doing something right! :smiley-char092:





When the Dogwood is white, the time is right...



blackmagic

Sweet!  Sorry I was the #1 killer with one of your calls....NOT! :toothy9:  Just kidding, that's at least 3 birds that have been killed with one.