Materials Identifier

Identify a material from a photo, with substitution suggestions.

12 creditsTyer+

Identify a tying material from a photo — feathers, furs, synthetics, and mixed materials. Useful for unlabeled bins, old kits, or natural materials you've collected and want to put a name to.

What you provide

  • Photo of the material, ideally with something for scale

What you get

  • Identification (genus/species for naturals; product line for synthetics)
  • Common uses in patterns
  • Substitution suggestions

What it's for

  • What kind of feather is this from grandpa's kit?
  • Identify a natural fur I collected
  • Match unlabeled dubbing to a brand

Each plan includes a monthly credit allowance. Credits refresh every month.

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