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Slit Body Blank
Punch eye holes in the foam body blank with
a leather punch. Then sew a single rebbberleg strand from end
to end, to give something stout to attach the tail to
in a final step. Any rubberleg material will do,
but Lumaflex Skirt material is by far the strongest.
Tie a knot in the end of the rubberleg,
after sewing it though, right where the rubberleg
protrudes out through the rear end of the body blank.
Put a drop of CA glue over the rubberleg knot, to keep
it from ever unravelling.
The knot in the rubberleg provides a slip-resistant spot
to attach the tail.
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