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| Clipping Tips & lister star replacement blades; advice/links needed | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 24 2007, 06:31 PM (305 Views) | |
| Mrs. Malcolm Darcy | Nov 24 2007, 06:31 PM Post #1 |
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We're on a bridge, Chaaaaaaaaarlie!
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Ok - so what do you wear when you body clip so you don't end feeling like a Yeti with dermatitis? Turtleneck? Raincoat? Nylon track jacket? Do you wear a bra? I am so excited. I used my birthday money to get a pair of Lister Star clippers. This'll be the first time I've body clipper without using Osters. No hair flying? What a concept ... So what is the number/code for the replacement blades for the Lister Stars? Also, if you're doing a trace or hunter clip, how do you make your tracing lines for the saddle area or "blanket" area clean and exact? I always get frustrated and end up doing a whole body clip? Going against the hair doesn't seem to work. Do you have to go with the hair? |
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| Trialbyfire | Nov 25 2007, 06:33 AM Post #2 |
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You're BANNED!
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I've never clipped a horse, but from my dog clipping experience, there IS NO way not to feel like a Yeti with dermatitis! I'm not allergic to dogs, but once while clipping my own dogs I actually broke out in small hives - I think all that dander flying is what really makes you itch - not the hair. So I'd wear what makes you comfortable and be ready for a shower immediately afterwards! Good luck! |
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| MAR | Nov 25 2007, 08:46 PM Post #3 |
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Thomas H. Cruise!
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I wear a windsuit and a bandana or baseball cap, and always keep a couple of towels handy. You will LOVE the Listers, they are so much lighter and faster than the Osters. |
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| 2hsmommy | Nov 26 2007, 04:42 AM Post #4 |
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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I used my Andis and the T84 blade, first time clipping my guy. He turned out great! I did have help with his head, evening and cleaning it up. I wore a turtleneck and jeans. Changed my shirt right after we were done. Be sure to keep a few towels to wipe your face off! Here we is
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| headlesshorseman | Nov 26 2007, 07:17 AM Post #5 |
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You're BANNED!
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WOW, he looks great!! Good Job.. HH
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| DairyQueen2049 | Nov 26 2007, 08:01 AM Post #6 |
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DRAGON BREATH. DRAGGIN' BUTT
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Mrs Darcy - the only advice I have is: spit out your chewing gum NOW! and leave off the lip gloss/Chap Stik/lipstick <_< eye protection is a must if wearing contact lenses fleece anything is a poor choice of clothing 2hs - beeeee-u-teeful work lady!!!
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| Little Diva | Nov 26 2007, 10:38 AM Post #7 |
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You're BANNED!
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I confess, I love clipping horses. I know, it is a sickness, but I love it. When I still ran the farm, I used to clip all the schoolies and the show horses. That was about 20 by the time it was all said and done. So here is what I learned. Fleece is a no go. So are sweatshirts. and so are jeans or track pants. I found that all of those have sticky issues when it comes to hair. I always wear my nylon rain pants, the light weight ones because I will always sweat. I wear a light t-shirt undernath a light pullover style nylon rain jacket. It does not have to be waterproof, just stick proof. Have a couple of bottles of water handy, a small step stool and some sort of safety eye wear. As far as my head, I usually wear either nothing or a baseball cap. If I am body clipping, I try and take a break between sides. it makes it easier for all of us involved. If I have to have a horse tranqued, I go as fast as I can and usually only do a trace clip or a blanket clip. As soon as I finish I go home, strip in the foyer and then have a shower. I wash all of my clipping clothes at least twice to make sure I have all of the little hairs out! As far as undergarments, I always wear a tight fitting sports bra so I don't get too many hairs there. Undies, usually cotton! The key I found was get outta the clothes as quickly as possible. I did not get the itchies that way. |
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| 2hsmommy | Nov 27 2007, 11:29 AM Post #8 |
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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Thanks all! Not to shabby for a first timer :lol: Of course, he was perfect thru-out the whole thing! That helps
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