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International Daddy

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Published on Sep 15. 2019 - 5 years ago
Updated or edited 5 years ago

International Daddy/Hedgehog...
Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill Short Shank Special size 12
Thread, Uni-8/0 Tan
Body, Tan Closed Cell Foam Sheet
Thorax, Hare's Body Fur mixed with UV Dubbing
Legs, 6 Pre-Knotted Pheasant Tail Fibres
Wing, Well Marked Roe Deer

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