From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Mathieu_Ren=E9?= <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:13:09 -0400
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Distressing fake fur


I want to Thank Stefano Brancato for the advice that really made it work for 
me, on the projects I am working on: puppet wig, beards, and a satyr mask's 
long hair.
It might come in handy also for a squirrel hand puppet I am starting 
tomorrow.


I have just machine-washed my synthetic fur in hot water with a splash of 
bleach, using the Heavy Wash setting, and already the fur has nice natural 
strands and much less shine to it, without looking dull. It's exactly the 
look I was after.
It's in the dryer right now. I'm keeping an eye on it, to make sure it 
doesn't melt.

Thank you so much, Stefano!
Can we see your puppets on a website?



>
> often i wash the fur in hot water several times with a pinch of bleach to 
> take out the brightness. then dry it on high or medium depending on the 
> fabric. then i take thinning sheers and snip at it randomly and it gives a 
> great distressed look. you should test the bleach and dryer parts with a 
> swatch of the fabric.
> stefano

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