When making quill fishing floats, is it really necessary to varnish the quill to make it waterproof?
i tend to varnish my quill floats ,try to get a very light varnish ,tint it green or whatever colour takes your fancy i do the same with peacock quills; they make great floats and are easy to make,mainly i use matt varnish but you make your own choice just experiment with different methods and see how you get on ,good luck with your float making.
