HAT ADORNMENTS: ribbons, bows, pins, pugs, leather, etc.

[RBH]

I’m on a quest for a hatband to go over the ribbon on a silver belly hat. I’m thinking tooled leather, with or without studs, but I imagine it in white or light grey, not brown or black.

Does anyone know if such a product exists, or from where such a thing might be custom ordered? Been searching the internet fiendishly with lukewarm results.

My concept is to add a little badassery , like a little biker-y (I don’t ride) but not black. Skulls, conchos, and turquoise, etc., are not out of the question either.

I’ve tried all of the bands I currently own and none are exactly what I’m imagining.

For example,
The hat:

My belt on the hat:

Other trials:

So far my favorite among them is my belt, which of course I need for my pants... Any thoughts? Bueller? Bueller?


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Lounge member Luke Hattley in Memphis does this type of work and does it well.
Check out some of his work on his Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/luke.hattley

 

[bowlerman]

Lounge member Luke Hattley in Memphis does this type of work and does it well.
Check out some of his work on his Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/luke.hattley

Will do!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I’m on a quest for a hatband to go over the ribbon on a silver belly hat. I’m thinking tooled leather, with or without studs, but I imagine it in white or light grey, not brown or black.

Does anyone know if such a product exists, or from where such a thing might be custom ordered? Been searching the internet fiendishly with lukewarm results.

My concept is to add a little badassery , like a little biker-y (I don’t ride) but not black. Skulls, conchos, and turquoise, etc., are not out of the question either.

I’ve tried all of the bands I currently own and none are exactly what I’m imagining.

For example,
The hat:

My belt on the hat:

Other trials:

So far my favorite among them is my belt, which of course I need for my pants... Any thoughts? Bueller? Bueller?


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Rick, @humanshoes does leather work...and everything else. Just don’t ask him to do anything that will slow his hat making down.


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[Rmccamey]

Rick has two hands, surely he can do two hats at once!

(And don't call me Shirley!)

 

[humanshoes]

Rick, @humanshoes does leather work...and everything else. Just don’t ask him to do anything that will slow his hat making down.


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Not to worry Brent. No more custom leather orders for this year. Just finished this rather ugly little dragon bracelet for a woman who's into cosplay and a custom Harley bag for a friend. Now I'm putting the swivel knife down and stepping away from the bench.

 

[humanshoes]

Rick has two hands, surely he can do two hats at once!

(And don't call me Shirley!)

You stole my line Randy.

 

[The Jackal]

Not to worry Brent. No more custom leather orders for this year. Just finished this rather ugly little dragon bracelet for a woman who's into cosplay and a custom Harley bag for a friend. Now I'm putting the swivel knife down and stepping away from the bench.
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That ugly little dragon bracelet is kinda badass. I don't think its something I would have occasion to wear, but it's something that I wouldn't mind having.

 

[M Hatman]

That ugly little dragon bracelet is kinda badass. I don't think its something I would have occasion to wear, but it's something that I wouldn't mind having.

I completely agree with this.....that dragon in awesome!!!!

 

[humanshoes]

That ugly little dragon bracelet is kinda badass. I don't think its something I would have occasion to wear, but it's something that I wouldn't mind having.

Thanks Jackal. Considering your user name, maybe something of the canine persuasion.

 

[humanshoes]

I completely agree with this.....that dragon in awesome!!!!

Thanks Hatman.

 

[Bamaboots]

Not to worry Brent. No more custom leather orders for this year. Just finished this rather ugly little dragon bracelet for a woman who's into cosplay and a custom Harley bag for a friend. Now I'm putting the swivel knife down and stepping away from the bench.

Always enjoy seeing your work, Rick. Great stuff. What did you use for the dragon's eye? Western cuffs in the future?

 

[humanshoes]

Always enjoy seeing your work, Rick. Great stuff. What did you use for the dragon's eye? Western cuffs in the future?

Thanks Bama. I think I bought a dozen serpent eyes off Etsy. Dragoney enough I think. I'd love to make some hand tooled western cuffs if I ever have the time.

 

[bowlerman]

I found it. This is the band I want for my silver belly Texas Hatters derby. This exactly!

From “The Cowboy Hat Book.”

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[Bamaboots]

I found it. This is the band I want for my silver belly Texas Hatters derby. This exactly!

That's a beauty, Jeff. Bohlin is still in business and there are a number of leather craftsmen who could do the band. Prepare to get off of your hip.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Prepare to get off of your hip.

Jeff, think of Bohlin silverwork as an investment for your grandchildren! It will help ease the hip pain.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I found it. This is the band I want for my silver belly Texas Hatters derby. This exactly!

From “The Cowboy Hat Book.”

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I kind of like this one myself.

 

[bowlerman]

I kind of like this one myself.

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Me too. Her hat and hat band are also nice.


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[bowlerman]

Jeff, think of Bohlin silverwork as an investment for your grandchildren! It will help ease the hip pain.

I just perused their website, and HA! Yeah I’m not too excited about custom silverwork. I’ll settle for studded tooled leather.


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[Hurricane Jack]

I just perused their website, and HA! Yeah I’m not too excited about custom silverwork.

Your future grandchildren would appreciate your purchase.

 

[Rmccamey]

Anyone have a source for real colored feathers (small for a fedora)? The ones at the craft stores are dyed and I'm afraid the dye will come off on the hat if I get into a little rain.