Al Troth used glassine envelopes as did many other tyers in days before zip lock bags. https://books.google.com/books?id=pwrLa8zVThsC&pg=PA93&dq=glassine+envelope+fly+tying&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&source=gb_mobile_search&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwidkLq3mIiBAxXpj4kEHSZdBF4...

Here is link to an excellent searchable database for feathers.

https://www.featherbase.info/en/species/#C

To get the grease out, the water needs to be hot, Then not let it cool too much so the grease will rinse away.

The video shows an interesting technique for making a wing with only one side of a feather.

There is also a Vimeo channel:

https://vimeo.com/channels/1829736/videos

letumgo wrote: ↑Sun Feb 12, 2023 1:12 pm Bill - I'm guessing his name is Edward... (pause for joke)

(Scissor Hands...)

I've got to hand that one to you Ray! Investment wise though a hackle stockpile could top most tool collections.

letumgo wrote: ↑Sun Feb 12, 2023 12:50 pm 80 loaded bobbins?! Holy smokes. That guy has invested some serious money in bobbins. Think of all the time he saves when tying...

And 40 pairs of scissors!