The cur fur post made me think of other unusual materials I have used over the years. Friends, knowing I am always looking for something to use for realistic may fly wings have sent me some very bizzare items. The strangest was sent to me by fellow tyer Teddy Patlen...some of his wife Judy's peeled sunburned skin. He suggested I stiffen it with a coat of varnish of some sort. Also included in the package was a shed snake skin and some very fine platinum wire... How about you?

[This message has been edited by mantis (edited 15 October 2005).]