Steaming feathers.....

[Can Hahaka]

Last night I noticed that a few of the feathers were outta shape. I've always heard that if you steam them they will return to the original shape.

This I was able to do and things look great. But I was thinking (lol) are there limitations or do's and don'ts regarding this practice?

[Hot Hap]

I would keep the shaft spinning and keep it a few inches away from the kettle. Hap

[Covey]

I have done this lots of times, it does work! I just lay the shaft on the edge of the pot and spin!! Covey

[Gib]

I get the feathers wet and then use the wifes blow dryer on hot heat .Hope this helps,gib

[UKarcher]

I find if you turn them slowly over the steam, then put them between your palms and spin them fast (as if you were using a lapping stick), the feathers pop right back into shape. I do this in the woods as well, it saves a lot of steaming later.

[George D. Stout]

It only takes about ten seconds of spinning over the steam.  You don't need to soak them and then dry them with a hair dryer.  The dryer will work but it may dry up the natural oils of the feather very quickly.  The steaming allows the feather to absorb just what is needed.

[KentuckyTJ]

After I shoot a deer and my fletchings get bloody or they just loose their shape I wash mine and then dip them in gasoline and shake them dry.

Does anyone else use gas?