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Photos of hatters tools
No problem. "Faint hat never won fair lady." -
The Conversion Corral
Great work Bond! I'm inspired! "Faint hat never won fair lady." -
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The Conversion Corral
Thanks, but it's still gotta be sewn down. I may just do it by hand, but will need a perfect matching thread. Will let you know ;-) "Faint hat never won fair lady." -
Photos of hatters tools
The leather is very soft, but durable. I think it is goatskin. If you watch the YouTube video, you can watch him make them. I like that they are made with a bit of a curl as shown, and I didn't have to buy a gross. Also, if you have a die made (he has an artist) he'll emboss them with your... -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Terry, I'm glad you like the ROTLA hat and will have something other than OR's to wear (although that's really not so bad, is it? ;-). I want to see a head shot of the Westlite when it arrives. I think you're going to like it a lot too. JG "Faint hat never won fair lady." -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
TJ, MOK & TD, Thanks for the kind words. I learned a lot on this build, and look forward to doing more when I finish the binding on my Nutria conversion. "Faint hat never won fair lady." -
Photos of hatters tools
Hatter4, TheDanes answer is as good as any I could give. The one seems to have seen quite a lot of use... "Faint hat never won fair lady." -
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Here are a couple of vintage paper mâché hat blocks (not mine): "Faint hat never won fair lady." -
New "How to make a bow" TUTORIAL by FORTINO37
Sure! "Faint hat never won fair lady." -
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New "How to make a bow" TUTORIAL by FORTINO37
I've had another look at the hat per TJ's request, and it looks like it was actually done with one piece of ribbon & no cording. It was all an optical illusion. My pride is tarnished, but at least my fallibility remains intact. "Faint hat never won fair lady." -
Video Roy Rogers Showing how to Block Hat with Dusty Filming
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Photos of hatters tools
Hatter4, I bought the sweat from JWHats. JW has been good to me. I think they were $5 each. He makes them himself, and they've got a bit of a curve built in. They come in brown & black, with the reed, and for my order at least, the ferrules & sweatband bows were free. They are pretty good... -
The Conversion Corral
Cross posting photos of my nearly finished Stetson Nutria conversion. This was a really stained & beat up cowboy hat once. And also the ROTLA hat I sent Terry today. "Faint hat never won fair lady." -
Photos of hatters tools
Well, I'm going to borrow my mother's old treadle this weekend. I'm pretty decent with a needle & thread, but I'm no great talent yet. I'm very pleased with this Stetson Nutria conversion. Can't wait to finish it. It was a really beat up old cowboy hat. I'll look for a before photo... -
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Video Roy Rogers Showing how to Block Hat with Dusty Filming
You Tube Video of Roy Rogers bashing a Cowboy Hat I have used the shower, but usually use a spray bottle because it gives me more control over how damp I get the felt, and I find that it is most moldable when it is not too wet. I use steam also. The heat causes the fur fibers to curl and... -
Custom Hat Liners?
I like the new ones. They look very good. Your execution seems to have greatly improved. Hazzah! "Faint hat never won fair lady." -
Photos of hatters tools
Thanks for the input. I think we're on the same page. JG "Faint hat never won fair lady." -
Photos of hatters tools
I have seen vintage examples - French made, I believe, and was thinking about duplicating one of my vintage blocks in this material. I'll let you know how it turns out. My main concern is not damaging the block with the starch glue. I'm thinking about heat shrinking plastic wrap to the block... -
Photos of hatters tools
Anyone here ever make a paper mâché hat block? I've seen vintage examples only... "Faint hat never won fair lady."
