One for the fisher-folk?

[Arlen]

What you want is real sheepskin; not only does it not fray, but the natural oils and lanolin makes it water repellant; much better for holding the steel hook of a dry fly as it dries. A contact cement like Barge's should work fine.

Thanks for the info.
Hopefully I'll be able to get some sheepskin soon and start work on it.
Any ideas on how dying it might cause problems?

[Joe Gondek]

when you cut it
cut from the backside (leather side)with a razor
only cut though the leather not the fleece
then pull the pieces apart
this will give you a better loking sheep skin piece
and prevent shedding along the edges

[Arlen]

when you cut it
cut from the backside (leather side)with a razor
only cut though the leather not the fleece
then pull the pieces apart
this will give you a better loking sheep skin piece
and prevent shedding along the edges

Thanks, this is exactly the kind of advice I needed.
Hopefully I'll be posting pictures soon.