It certainly appears that you have the "hang" of it,Rick.
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Oh great. Now I need another with a pencil curl. I’m looking forward to seeing how that turns out Rick...I’m shameless when it comes to copying other’s hats.
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Mustang Mike's Hats
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Amen to your grandmother's wisdom! Like that curling shackle. Mine looks to be slightly different in its curl configuration.
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Getting closer! I like when hatters give you updates and photos. Rick has been great and is keeping me apprised of the process.
Ribbon and binding choices. A tough call.
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humanshoes
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Thanks RJR. I could probably roll the brim edge a little more. It's sometimes hard for me to know when to leave well enough alone.
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I'll post a few pics of the finished hat DH.
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I think I can do a full rollover with these shackles Mike, but I didn't want to press my luck on this one. It still seems counterintuitive to me to spend so many hours on a hat and then slap a blazing hot iron on the brim with only a piece of damp cotton t-shirt standing in the way of total destruction. Maybe I'll get used to it as time goes on, but for now it still scares the hell out of me.
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Okay, I've had my fun. Time to get back to work for the paying customers.
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Now that is a great looking hat! What is the felt colour and how would you describe the ribbon colour?
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Ooooh. I might need one of those.
humanshoes
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Thanks belfastboy. The hat body color is Sand and the ribbon is a vintage Grayblock beige.
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When you inquired about the Josie Wales hat I was reminded me how much I liked that style so I thought I break out a free "seconds" hat body that Greg from Winchester sent me many years ago. The body was so rough that I put it away and forgot about it. I needed to test a new "pre-aging" process that I've come up with and also get some practice with the curling shackle so that body became my guinea pig.
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On my monitor the felt looks a nice light to mid brown and the ribbon has a pinkish tone to it. Looks great in that combo. I imagine the Sand is actually quite a bit lighter than it looks on my monitor. I love your brim curl work.
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Monitors can be deceiving... mine shows a tan colored hat and a peach looking ribbon. It all looks good to me!
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Your guinea pig is just about perfect. I’m seriously thinking about how I’m going to tell my wife that I’m ordering yet another custom hat. I’m really digging that hat.
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Nice work sir! I posted a pic of a totally different style i did last week in the media forum. Isn't a blast to just make something just for the sake of the experience??
humanshoes
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Tread lightly DH. I wouldn't want to be the cause of any marital strife. Hah!
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Thanks Mike. I do love the practice hats. Even if I screw it up I know I'm going to wear it anyway.
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It’s getting closer! Rick has been great on the details and a pleasure to work with.
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Looking forward to the finished product!!
