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Allan,

I just start with the eye portion of a mature peacock tail feather. I cannot say I have found it very difficult to get well marked quills.

Cheers.
Hans W

*chuckle* getting hold of these Dylon dyes is not that hard

Allan,

The dyed quills, a couple of colors, were a present from a friend. The dye used is Dylon fabric dye.

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mutkhQCJNw6X0lDg5ICDA8Q.jpg

Cheers,
Hans W

http://www.danica.com/flytier/hweilenmann/grouse_quill.jpg


Grouse & Quill
Hook: Kamasan B175 #12
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Grouse
Body: Peacock quill, dyed olive - coated with...