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I was wondering what I must do to give NEW mohair and antique felted look. I have heard you can
use the washing machine and tumble dry the mohair.
At what temperature should I wash the mohair in the washing machine and what if I use the dryer.
I have open sparse mohair which I dyed with coffee. The colour is perfect but the mohair didn't felt
as much as I wanted. I've washed it at 30 degrees (European temp.)
I've never done this before and was a bit scared to use a higher temp. 
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Who has tips & trics..........????? Love to hear about your experiences.
Hugs,
Thea
I don't know about "felted", but I've used sandpaper on new mohair to make it look a bit older. Just be gentle so you don't weaken the backing!
Fulrfun BearsI pluck patches of mohair out as I have found that using the drier tends to make it even fluffier and it seems harder to make it clump or lie down. I also have used one of those foamtype nail buffer things which works well on breaking down some of the fibres which makes it looked aged as well. Starting off with a sparse mohair helps as well.
Mutz's Tootsz Bears & BudsI know one bear artist (not me) who has actually tied a bear on the back of her car & dragged it up & down her street to achieve an older look. I have rubbed a bear on the cement or on bricks to "antique" it.
I also shave & pluck......
Hope this helps.
TTFN
Amy
