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(10) Two small Jungle Cock's feathers and 

 two feathers from a Blue Chatterer for the 

 cheeks (Fig. 63), each prepared in the way 

 already described. 



(11) A topping to go over the wings 

 (Fig. 64). This should be stripped similarly 

 to the one selected for the tail, and, in addition, 

 must be nicked at the point where it is going 

 to be tied in. It is an advantage in addition 



FIG. 63. FIG. 64. 



to flatten the stem laterally beyond the nick 

 by drawing it between the thumb-nail and 

 forefinger firmly pressed together. 



(12) Two fibres from opposite sides of the 

 centre tail feather of a Blue and Yellow 

 Macaw for the horns. 



In this pattern a foundation is required for 

 the tag. Accordingly the dressing silk is 

 carried down the bend of the hook until a 



