LESSORS 



FLY-MAKING. 



93 



fly to be bushy and wind them in the ordinary way, 

 and after finishing off you are ready for the wings. These 

 require a little preparation. Take a feather of sufficient 



Fig. 63. PIECES OF FEATHER FOR WINGS. 



size, and with the left forefinger and thumb, hold about 

 three-quarters of an inch tightly by the roots next the quill 

 or midrib. Then, with the right forefinger and thumb, 

 even out the ends, taking care not to break the " felting " 

 which holds the fibers together. Now, gently but with 

 decision, cut off a piece from a <( right " feather and a piece 

 from a "left," and fold them together, one on the other. 

 Take these between the finger and thumb of the left hand 



Fig. 64. METHOD OF PLACING FEATHERS FOR TURNED HEADS. 



between the pulp of the tips, with the roots pointing to 

 your right. Then, with the right forefinger and thumb, 

 pinch the ends together, opening the tips of the finger 

 and thumb to admit and retain the contracted ends. 



