I know there is nothing I will ever come up with that hasn't already been done or tried but I have been playing around with horse tail and mane lately. I have used it for tails, body material and ribbing and I like the results although they need refining. I have found it to be quite durable. This hair comes from horses bred in Asia specifically for using the hair in making bows for stringed instruments as it will need to take a little abuse. I am currently using a very clear color although I am getting some other colors as well. The clear allows for transparency which I like.

Just thought I would pass along.