Recent content by Emilis

Is there a topic/section to sell hatmaking equipment on the Lounge, or I can just create a separate topic for that?

Actually came across a silver acrylic fabric paint and got it. Here goes nothing..

Clear acrylic paint?

I am willing to experiment, but one must know where to start to begin :)

Could it be a clear gloss sealant or a clear acrylic varnish perhaps..?

Hi everyone. I'm looking for information on how this specific kind of shine effect could be gained on a hat. Attaching picture for reference. @belfastboy

I actually bought from millinery warehouse. Didnt find anyone offering 160gr rabbit felt for decent money. Got some roan leather sweats aswell. The only thing that I did not like was the fact that they were offering very expensive overseas shipping: almost 200$ for DHL and 350$ for fedex! Keep...

Hello Lounge. Hope that everyone's doing alright. Currently I am looking to purchase leather sweatbands and rabbit felt capelines (~160gr) in Europe. Suggestions?

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Hello TFL, I'm selling my brand new blocks, foot tolliker, pusher down and hat stand. - Regular oval block with a bigger dome - sizing : circumference - 22.83" or 58cm. Length - 8.07" (20.5cm), width - 6.1" (15.5cm), heigth - 5.9" (15cm). Made of pine. - Long oval block with a smaller dome -...

Hello everyone, It's been a while! Quick question, I've read in one book that, I quote, "big companies employ POWDERS to hide any blemishes that might develop." This was about the pouncing process and how blemishes can develop if overpounced. My question is, what are those Powders?

Thank you for your words of encouragement @59Lark , it means alot to me!

Not exactly, but he is definetly an inspiration

@belfastboy @deadlyhandsome thank you for your kind words.

The third (most recent) hat.