CARE FOR YOUR NEW HAT

Remember fur is our friend and environmentally friendly. A fine natural product, fur is also biodegradable and a renewable resource - unlike polyester fake furs and other petroleum-based synthetics. Never store a fur in plastic bags. Use a cotton bag to store your fur. If fur gets wet, shake it out like a shaggy dog and hang it up to dry in a place where air circulates. It your fur gets soaked be very careful with it. Do not try to speed the drying process with a hair dryer. Your fur has oils in it and doing this will dry the skin out. Never leave a fur near heat. It will dry the skin out. Never, never comb Use your hand and fingers to lightly fluff the fur. (a bristle brush (dog or cat brush will also work on dry fur if you do it gently!) Moths love fur and wool. Do Not use moth balls. Natural products to use - I use a small spray bottle filled with water, 10 drops of lavender & cedar oil. Lightly sprits the fur and area. Repeat once a month. This is a natural moth repellent. Cedar also works well. The essential oils in cedar will repel adult moths and carpet beetles. Cedar smells good, is renewable and comes in many forms including blocks, hangers and sachets. Look for herbal products that perform the same function. Some dried herbs and other natural materials are thought to help repel insects- cedar, eucalyptus, pennyroyal, lavender, Rosemary and tansy but be careful of the amount you use always refer to someone who knows how to use them. Store your fur during the warm season. Fur likes cool places. Have furs cleaned by a fur specialist, not a dry cleaner. Avoid leaving fur hanging in a bright place. The light can cause the fur to oxidize or change colour. To keep your hat fresh on the inside spray with fabreeze. If your hat is suede or leather on the outside you can use a leather or suede protector spray. Just be careful to follow the directions and to cover your fur completely before spraying. You can use Mane and Tail on your horse hair tassel to keep it tangle free. Use just a small amount. If you take care of your hat you will have it for many years to come. Enjoy your new hat and if you have any questions you can email me at intriguing@uniserve.com www.intriguingdesigns.net Michele Franklin aka Cerridwen Ravenhawk of Conway (SCA) Mother to Zeus the Italian Greyhound AOA, GDS, MI, Forget Me Not, JDL Lions Gate, Princeipality of Tir Righ, Kingdom of An-Tir ________________________________________________________________ ____________________