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Title: Cleaning some old feathers?
Post by: Dryfired on March 27, 2011, 11:48:00 PM

Hi All,
I have found a bunch of old, dirty feathers that will make for good fletching once I clean them up. What is your preferred method of cleaning feathers for fletching? Should I avoid using soaps on the feathers?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Cleaning some old feathers?
Post by: Jack Guard on March 28, 2011, 05:20:00 AM

I use dish detergent, primarily Dawn.  Just wash them in warm soapy water.  Rinse and shake them out.  Lay them on paper towels to dry.

Each year i get dozens of Goose feathers during their molting time and washing them in the bathtub as i described.  

GoodLuck and let us know how it goes.

Title: Re: Cleaning some old feathers?
Post by: Dryfired on March 28, 2011, 06:40:00 AM

Thanks Jack, they have cleaned up very nicely with dish soap. Now to get into some fletching!