The Partridge (Part III) by Marvin Nolte

The Partridge (Part III)

The Hook: Partridge Blind Eye Hook CS7DB & CS10/3

Tag: Oval gold tinsel and fiery brown floss

Tail: Topping, brown partridge, and chatterer

Butt: Black herl

Body: First half oval gold tinsel, veiled above and
below with brown partridge; second half
scarlet seal's fur

Ribs: Oval gold, over seal's fur

Hackle: Yellow, over seal's fur

Throat: Partridge

Wings: Partridge tail feathers; married slips of green,
yellow, white and scarlet turkey, bustard,
and Argus pheasant dyed gold; a topping over

Sides: Jungle Cock

Cheeks: Chatterer

Horns: Blue and gold macaw

Head: Black herl

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Steps
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Tie in the sides

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Tie in the cheeks

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Tie in the topping

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Tie in the horns

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Wind the herl head

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Varnish the exposed thread on the head