..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:
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.
...Very helpful suggestions guys, thanks. :icon_thumright:
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:
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.
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:
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh157/ncbigshot/Hunting%20and%20Fishing/yelper.jpg)
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.
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r205/backcast_photo/photobucket-12959-1332353118228-1.jpg)