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hugefish80/Wes,

Thanks for the detailed play by play, plus the info on mordants. Very helpful.

Best regards, Dave S.

MSD53X,

I don't have the references, but my understanding as far as dying black, is that you want to dye your item brown first (more so with fur/hair). Others may be able to confirm or deny this...

DaveMac,

Just getting into it myself. I have a taxidermist friend that will be a good source of info for me, as well as having the A.K. Best book you mentioned. It's just one more interesting part...