"Where to buy rubberized horsehair in US" Topic

Where can I buy rubberized horsehair in the US? Preferably at some local store rather than the Internet.

Is there anything else on the market that is close to rubberized horsehair but maybe easier to find? I'm using them for hedges and trees.

Thanks in advance.

I have found a kind of 'natural fiber' furnace filter that is made in Kentucky. The type of 'natural fiber' is unspecified, but I'd guess that it is horsehair.

Cheers,

Skeptic

Some of us old-timers used steel wool.
When its teased out it makes great trees and hedges.
Spray paint it heavily and dip in flock while still wet.

Just make sure you get the kind without the soap it it. :-)

Bob

I have tried and was never able to locate anyone who wasn't selling it wholesale in the US. Thw wholesalers only sold in quanities that were a lot more than you and all of your friends could ever use.

I finally ended up buying it from the UK.

Bob - Ggreat idea with the steel wool. Gonna try it today.

Ummm.... that was just a regular 'ol great. The studder was unintentional :-)

Check with your local furniture and automobile upholsterers. Although the material has become less popular, it's still in use. They may be able to provide offcuts.

Allen

I have (several years ago) been able to pick up pieces from a local automobile upholsterer here in Vermont so I second that suggestion...

James