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K Pawz GuestOct 14, 2006

Hi guys,
  I have just recieved yet another huge Intercal order, and in it is the first Kid mohair that I have ever ordered....I am so looking forward to working with it!!! BUT......my piece of KID9/H 1-1/2" medium density with with H finish is all matted, the balled up mats that my cats get that take me hours to get out!!! Is this normal? Do I brush it? Or just work with it as is? I couldn't imagine selling a bear with mats, but wouldn't brushing it ruin the finish of the mohair that isn't matted...which I love... Advice please

Hugs,
Krista

Kingfisher Farm Teddies Oct 14, 2006

Krista, work with it as is! Careful when cutting, so you dont cut the mats, and you may have to pull the cut piece from its mother! You will soon learn how fun this is to sew..........go for it!!! Pam

shantell Oct 15, 2006

Hi Krista,

I've made 3 or 4  bears with this particular quality.  I am in no way an expert but I took advice and rinsed my mohair with a small amount of conditioner, hung it to dry and then made my bear.  By conditioning it, the matts then were much easier to untangle and it made the mohair even softer.  I tried it with one  piece without conditioning it first and it was much harder to comb or brush out without the fur becoming fuzzy.   When I was completley done in both cases, I misted the bear with water and then just crunched with my fingers to bring back the gorgeous curls.

Be back with a couple photos...

This is Phoebe in Old Tan

Noel in Ivory

And finally, Chip in Chocolate

Hopefully this helps...

K Pawz GuestOct 15, 2006

Wow thanks shantell, I never thought of doing that :doh: what would  ii do without you guys here?????
I will give the rinsing and scrunching a try....

Hugs,
krista