I am jumping on the Swedish smock bandwagon and want to add a fur ruff to the hood. I can only find rabbit for sale in my cursory search, would this be "furry" enough to use on a hood? If not where would be a good place to buy a decent bit of fur from?
What fur and where from?
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There was a tannery "Oop North" (I think in the North east) that had a whole range for sale(Rabbit, Fox, Sheep......., I'll check and get back to you.
Hve you checked charity shops? The last time I was in one they had a stole for around a fiver. Cheeper than ordering from the net with postage etc.
Edit:List of British Fur retailers. http://www.britishfur.co.uk/images/uploads/OA__retailers_list.pdf
And I've gotta say Minx, because I hate the little gits.
Hve you checked charity shops? The last time I was in one they had a stole for around a fiver. Cheeper than ordering from the net with postage etc.
Edit:List of British Fur retailers. http://www.britishfur.co.uk/images/uploads/OA__retailers_list.pdf
And I've gotta say Minx, because I hate the little gits.
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Thanks for that link, very useful. I am leaning towards Mink too, the little darlings have no right being here in the first place!!
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How about these,
http://www.houseofdeclifford.co.uk/
Never dealt with them but they follow the re-enactment circuit.
http://www.houseofdeclifford.co.uk/
Never dealt with them but they follow the re-enactment circuit.
Looks promising, their "Very large Natural Beaver" might be a bit too much though! I got in trouble last time I clicked on a link that said that at work...
I have found whole coyote backs for £42, not sure how much we would need to do one hood but it could be worth splitting one?http://www.houseofdeclifford.co.uk/product-details.asp?Auto_ID=124
Other than that have a wee look on ebay - I've see a few furs go on there recently for relatively cheap!
I'm after a few furs myself, but I missed the cheap ones!
Andy
I'm after a few furs myself, but I missed the cheap ones!
Andy
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Interesting links....just waiting on work to ban the website now (they don't seem to like anything to do with sharps and game/killing/hunting etc). 
Those coyote backs look real nice and would make a nice ruff...
The buffalo hides look great...... if I had the money for them.
What are the rules on shipping fur into the UK?
How good is beaver compared to sealskin for waterproofing?
Those coyote backs look real nice and would make a nice ruff...
The buffalo hides look great...... if I had the money for them.
What are the rules on shipping fur into the UK?
How good is beaver compared to sealskin for waterproofing?
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I was under the impression that its not do able, but only from certain contries(I know china is a no no). I think its down to the pest controls, but I'm not sure.
EU is probably ok, same for US/ Canada and Auz/NZ, but dont quote me.
EU is probably ok, same for US/ Canada and Auz/NZ, but dont quote me.
cheers mate.
Yeah I agree - nice fur on them too.
I've got a dark brown rabbit ushanka I had shipped over from the Ukraine. Really nice fur and SO warm.
That is an option actually - if you are willing to do a bit of chopping?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-R...ing_LE&var=&hash=item7218258acc#ht_1169wt_952
I definitely didn't pay as much as that and it was from the Ukraine but you get the idea.
Andy
If you are importing furs you need cites certificates for many of them. Beaver for instance, bear's another......and make sure you ask for it if you are likely to be working with children and need clearances.
Lots of folks selling fur in the UK.
There's a re-enactors market the next weekend but one, near Coventry, for £4 entrance it's well worth a good ramble through.
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Toddy
Lots of folks selling fur in the UK.
There's a re-enactors market the next weekend but one, near Coventry, for £4 entrance it's well worth a good ramble through.
Decorum started, and has kept it updated, a thread about the markets
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Depends what your after?
I had a quick look on Ebay at Mink, it seams you could possibly get a Mink Stole/scarf for about a £10.
Richard
I had a quick look on Ebay at Mink, it seams you could possibly get a Mink Stole/scarf for about a £10.
Richard
More research is in order I think. Is it that hard to sew pieces of fur together if I need to?Toddy - Apologies for the language, I do try to moderate myself but that one slipped through the net. Its unfortunately a bit of a habit after 13 years working in construction I am afraid.
Why not tann your own rabits. Just save the skins from trapping/lamping(or ask someone that does) rub in 50/50 none tablesalt & Alum, leave for a few weeks, then rub in lard & flour. I've asked a friend to get full instructions for me, if your interested I can forward them when I get them.
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