A Silencer question

[BDann]

After reading a thread on making string silencers with yarn I would like to try it out.  Does it matter what type of yarn you use?  I have some that is a wool/acrylic blend that I use for tying flies.  Would that work?

[Friends call me Pac]

For what it is worth I think 100% wool is more silent than a blended yarn.  The yarn I use is 100% wool and is called "Fisherman's" wool.  My wife found it at a local hobby shop.  It seams to be about twice as thick as anything else I have found.

[Bjorn]

It will do just fine, some recommend wool from NZ; I have not noticed any difference.

[PEARL DRUMS]

I use the camo yarn from craft shops. It cost me about $2.50 for enough puff balls for life. Im pretty sure I wont run out anytime soon. It was just poly blend stuff. My bow doesnt need much help so its hard to say which is better.

[straitera]

The yarn balls are nice I've made many. Spiderleggs are way faster & better IMO. Spiderlegg is rubber tape that frays when you pull it tight & cut it with scissors.

[Buckeye Trad Hunter]

I use the camo stuff that is 97% wool and 3% acrylic.  $6 for the yarn and I won't run out of silencers for a long time.