Steaming works really well even on pretty mussed up feathers. The only ones that seem to resist are where there is a sharp bend that breaks the back of the fiber.
Mike M -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joseph Fusco, Sr. Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 1:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [VFB] Reshaping feathers Reuven - I have had some success with gently steaming the feathers, if they are not too badly messed up. -- Joe Fusco, Sr. REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 10/18/05, Reuven Segal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello to All: I have been presented with a spectacular gift of many wings and crests etc of a fair few birds. The problem is that a number of them have seen better days. By this I mean that they have been roughed up a bit. How would you suggest I get them straightened out? Wash and let dry, etc?? Reuven
