for the suggestions, especially about the peroxide and the "recipes calling for badger." someone has given me a coat that her ex told her years ago made her look like a badger. the coat was on its way to the Humane Society where they use old furs in caring for orphan baby animals. thought i'd see if there was something else we could use it for.

btw--anyone want to share? there's PLENTY!

the squirrel-tail crayfish pattern sounds good. i'll let you know how i make out. hey--if you can peroxide it with beauty products, must be you could dye it too...the crayfish in my stream are reddish...watch this space for Red-Headed Raccoon Crayfish courtesy Lady Clairol!