Originally Posted by
Tarheel
The raccoons here in Mississippi are not a brown as those in the northern states. Ours are more grey and black tones. Beaver would be my fur of choice. Our groundhogs are lighter furred also.
If a copper cantle isn't properly coated and sealed, the patina will be green as it ages. I believe brass is the better choice. I like the design you have in mind and think the concept will be worth the effort in the end.
Of course southern Raccoons have a grey coat, but northern Raccoons, doe not wear blue, they are more brown/black. 
Allan Collin MacDonald III
Grandfather - Clan Donald, MacDonald (Clanranald) /MacBride, Antigonish, NS, 1791
Grandmother - Clan Chisholm of Strathglass, West River, Antigonish, 1803
Scottish Roots: Knoidart, Inverness, Scotland, then to Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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