Quote Originally Posted by Ryan Ross View Post
A big *** here.

I worked with rabbit fur for the first time about a month ago. I don't know how folks like Lamar, Scott, and Turpin do it. I felt like my lungs were full of fir, by the time I was done. I was really happy with the result, but I'm glad I don't have another fur project looming large, at the current time.


...but since it's you doing it and not me, I'd say to go for it!
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Quote Originally Posted by Tobus View Post
I've never done rabbit fur. Hair-on cow hide, yes, but not rabbit. Hopefully it's a small enough project that it won't be too bad.
If you ask me, rabbit is more trouble than it's worth. IMO The fluffy nature of the fur makes it appear a little on the cheap end, AND makes for irritating sewing.

It also tends to not "read" like other furs, even when dyed to look like them (again, it's the fluffiness. Leopard is sleek, not fluffy )

If it were me making a sporran for myself, I'd give rabbit a pass and search out a nicer pelt/hide.

If you do decide to push on, please make sure to take pix and show us the result. Based on your other work, it'll be a beauty.

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