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Chaska, MinnesotaHello Teddy Bear Friends: I like to sew with mink and other types of fur. My father buys mink coats at garage sales for me (in Florida, people move from the north and find out quickly they have no need for a fur coat!). So when I visit him, I come home with mink stoles and coats. I put them in plastic tubs and card board boxes. I don't want to ruin them. So I wondered if this is and o.k. way to store them? If not, what should I do differently?
Bear Hugs
Michelle
Adorable BearsMichelle, I was told by the head of the fur traders in my state to never store fur in plastic. I place them in cotton pillow slips, keep them away from heat and then every so often take them out and air them,
Susan
Chaska, MinnesotaThank you Susan....I hope I didn't ruin them....Though dad did not spend a lot of money on the furs, it would be ashame to not be able to use them....
Michelle
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Michelle,
I keep my collection in a cold cellar--dehumidified in the summer. They definitely need to breathe!
Chaska, MinnesotaThank you Eileen and Susan: I need to get them out of plastic tubs. Luckily I live in Minnesota....My basement is cool down there....
Real Deal BearsI have a wardrobe where I hang them in cotton bags. They do need to breath so plastic is a no-no.
I also hang insect deterants in the wardrobe, but away from the fur, as any smell will transfur to the furs.
I also like to have satchets of lavender near the fur for this reason 
Rufnut Teddy'sOhhh I am glad I read this post, I have just finished making my first real fur bear, I must say very hard on the hands, but great results. :hug:
Chaska, MinnesotaWell Karen: you must post a picture of you first minky....
Michelle
