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Photographs Of Hats Fresh From Surviving The Elements
I wonder if heat from a hair blow dryer, gently applied, would work better than steam on a poly hat? I would think it’s the heat from the steam that’s working on re-shaping the poly, and that the moisture would have no real effect on plastic. You’d have to be gentle with it so as not to burn the... -
Vintage roadside
I've never seen that before either, but as someone who always backs into a parking spot, I like it! It seems it would be much easier to see to your left past the car beside you parked that way, making it safer to pull forward into traffic. One of the few traffic "improvements" I've seen lately...- Woodtroll
- Post #936
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Families of the Lounge
It really makes me happy to see photos of families enjoying their little ones. Time passes so quickly and they sure don't stay little for long. Thanks for sharing these, gentlemen!- Woodtroll
- Post #2,282
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Ask a question, get an answer
The foil (gold or silver) embossing of leather is typically done with heat and pressure, using a thin foil of the color you are after. I would that assume hatbands are, or at least could be, done the same way. An “at home” method would be to get a tool similar to the following, and have a custom... -
Ask a question, get an answer
Randy, if you're at all handy with your fingers and can sew on a button, it's not that hard to learn to make a basic ribbon. (Now, some of those works of art that I see on here are a different story! I mean to take nothing away from those ribbon artists by saying, "This is easy!" I'm talking... -
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Today in History
The loss of life and the reasons for it are still a part of the education of rookie firefighters. Certainly, not everyone has forgotten, but the tragedy is still somewhat hard to fathom. A similar loss of life, for similar reasons, occurred at Our Lady of Angels school in Chicago in the 50s...- Woodtroll
- Post #1,239
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Photographs Of Hats Fresh From Surviving The Elements
Yep, it will be fine, I'm sure. We all obsess about different things, but some of the attitudes about how to wear and care for clothing that was essentially designed as work-wear are very different than mine. I'm glad to see jackets and hats serving their true purpose and receiving honest wear... -
Photographs Of Hats Fresh From Surviving The Elements
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Photographs Of Hats Fresh From Surviving The Elements
A fine looking hat, doing its job! I like it. Just don't post this over on the leather jacket forum; there's some folks over there who might have a stroke over a leather jacket getting wet! :D -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
I feel for you... I have had trips turn out that way. I can't imagine that spring break crowd! I hope you have some good times anyway. -
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So trivial, yet it really ticks you off.
Upon revisiting this thread and reading through the replies, I realized that in part what I said wasn't exactly what I intended to say (but that's nothing new for me, unfortunately). I do not consider those who can't contribute due to age, infirmity, unemployment, or other involuntary reasons to...- Woodtroll
- Post #9,460
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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So trivial, yet it really ticks you off.
That's a great point of view, well explained. I think it is in everyone's best interest for those who are unable to take care of themselves to be tended to at least to a basic needs level (especially the elderly, children, and disabled). Those who are able to take care of themselves, however...- Woodtroll
- Post #9,452
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Phoenix Hat Company
Yes, lighting and different computers make a big difference, as does the way modern cameras "adjust" the colors and light balance when the picture is taken. I've bought several pieces of vintage grosgrain ribbon that look nothing like I expected, and now will only buy if the seller is willing to... -
The Conversion Corral
Another nice job there, Terry! As I've said before, I always enjoy seeing your "work in progress" photos. I've learned a lot just looking at the pictures... -
The Conversion Corral
Really nice job on this conversion! That subdued green ribbon looks great on that felt. -
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Phoenix Hat Company
Wow, that's a pretty bold contrast but still a fine looking hat! I'm curious, though... is that the same ribbon that you posted the picture of back in February?: If it is the same ribbon, then it only proves out one of my fears that you can't really tell what you're looking at until you see... -
Phoenix Hat Company
Indeed, you have good reason to smile - that is one fine looking hat! -
Loungers' Pets
We have adopted our last couple of dogs and one cat from shelters or poor environments. I swear that these animals seem to appreciate their better treatment in our home - they have all been great pets (at least, as far as "great pets" can apply to a cat. :p I swear that thing thinks she's a...- Woodtroll
- Post #4,406
- Forum: The Display Case
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Movie hats
Well, judging by the pictures you’re obviously right. I would have bet good money that the hats of Costner and the young sidekick (Garcia?) were down in the back also. Maybe I had that impression because Costner keeps his pushed so far back on his head. Thanks for pointing this out. I’ll use... -
Movie hats
One thing that caught my eye about this movie was that the brims on many, if not most, of the hats had their brims snapped down front and back, or maybe they are just flatter brims? At any rate, there weren't as many with brims snapped up in back, but they still looked pretty dressy...
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