"Hi Catherine,
Perhaps try adding another horizontal wire circle at the "waist"?
Best wishes,
Carolyn"
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Wiring the entire frame of a small mad hat
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Hello to all Millinery enthusiasts I do not have a smaller mad hatter block version and I have been trying with buckram but cannot curve the sides as wanted. So I started the rather insane frame from…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Carolyn Devins Apr 13.
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Wiring the entire frame of a small mad hat
Hello to all Millinery enthusiasts I do not have a smaller mad hatter block version and I have been trying with buckram but cannot curve the sides as wanted. So I started the rather insane frame from scratch in wire.I have my nice defined sides curved, the proportions sound right. It fits my head. I can play with slight asymmetry because it is flexible but it is still not sturdy and I have gaps. It is about 6.5 high. I need to cover the gaps and make it stronger. What can I do? Yes I suppose…See More
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I suppose you would try to stretch your fabric on a mad hatter crown slightly if you have one. This was my case I was able to stretch a piece of bardic that way. I you do not own a mad hatter crown you will have to be…"
"hello, this interests me as well. I am trying different method but it leaves the murky white residue. What chemical or solvent are you using? Thank you."
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