Recent content by Dash Riprock

Thanks for the link... I might try this on a cheap hat and see how it goes... Instructions from the Video: You can paint a straw hat with any acrylic paint, spray paint etc. but the key is several light coats. to achieve a smooth finish You can paint a straw hat with any acrylic paint...

Has anyone ever tried changing the color of a straw hat, like from natural to black? Could that be done with a can of spray paint if it's paint that would stick to straw? Just curious. Another reason I'd be interested in my black Stetson has a bit of a shiny sheen to it and I think it would...

Thanks for the lead... found them at NorthwestHats.com I'll contact them thru their website

04/02/25 First hat band made (turned out pretty good!) used... 1-1/4" The State of Texas Concho Double Rivet Back mounted on to 1-1/4" wide 5-6 oz. (2-2.4mm) Black Leather Belt Blanks The look is kinda similar to the Donnie Van Zant hat band

Maybe I'll just do something like they way this hat back connects in the back

I was thinking more in terms of being able to change hat bands occasionally so I wouldn't want to glue it on making it permanent. I'll probably figure out some way to have some leather strings of some sort and put the hat band tight and then tire the leather strings As I have shopped for hat...

Sadly, some folks may have passed on and can't get internet service in the after life. Which brings up and interesting question... are there any younger guys here that are into hats? That might be something to do is try to find some of them younger folk that are interested and get them to post...

Yep, but at least now I know not to buy anything from the CCP peoples

OK, thanks! I'll check out these suppliers to see what they have.

Anybody know of some good leather working forums, where they talk about the different aspects of working with leather?

Thanks, but I'd only buy if I have the option to return it and I don't mind paying the return shipping. When buying used clothing, even if it does fit there may also be some unseen damage or issues that cannot be known until one has the item in their hands. I've noticed that many sellers on...

Seems like it would be difficult to buy an expensive jacket online since some are not going to be true to size and may not fit you once it arrives and you're able to try it on. I know some companies selling new clothing items allow returns so does these vendors selling used jackets allow buyers...

I guess I won't tell the story of how me being cheap... resulted in ordering a cowboy hat off of eBay (imported from the CCP) that looked great in the pics... but when it arrived it was something one might by their 5 year old boy to dress up with on halloween I've learned that with some things...

I'm wanting to make my own hat band similar to the Donnie Van Zant hat band (see pic below), and I've already ordered some 1 1/4 inch Silver Slotted Star Conchos, and a black Buffalo Hide Leather belt that is 1 1/4 inches wide All I still need is some leather that is flat black that's fits in...