Used Hat Blocks
For some beginners affording and sourcing the needed hat blocks can prove challenging. What are some creative ways of getting around this issue? How came upcoming milliners with a tight budget source used hat blocks.See More
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Millinery Supplies In Geneva
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Hello, does anyone know where I can get millinery supplies to buy near Geneva, Switzerland? ThanksContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Monika Neuhauser Feb 3, 2014.
Internship
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I might be in Langejacht , The Netherlands in July 2013 and I would love to use the opportunity to learn more about millinery. Does anyone know of a good milliner I can do a short internship in the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hat Academy May 14, 2013.
Used Hat Blocks
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For some beginners affording and sourcing the needed hat blocks can…Continue
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"I know the feeling first hand trying to make hats with limited hat blocks. When push comes to shove, I decided to create my own hat blocks using foam blocks. Also, I purchased wooden salad bowls which are less expensive. Luckily, I started ordering…"
"I’ve purchased several blocks from eBay which were affordable and new. eBay sellers also list used blocks which are economical. I use to buy from a local craftsman who specialized in hat blocks, but recently passed. There are also…"
"Hi,
I am not sure it is a right discussion topic. Hat making is my hobby. Unfortunately, I don't have enough time for it now. Many beautiful new blocks I own never been used. I show some now and later more I someone is interested.
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"My two brim blocks are a 16 inch (38 cm) round pizza pan and a 13 (32 cm) X 16 meat platter. If you buy those clamp paperclips that are meant to hold 10's of sheets of paper together, you can use anything that is the shape you want…"
Elsie Collins replied to Deniese Dennis's discussion Used Hat Blocks"I've also made basic dome crown blocks with styrofoam wig heads, and enlarged them to the sizes I needed with papier mache' that you buy in a craft store. It comes as a block of powdery stuff (don't breathe it!!!), and you just follow…"
"some people are making them out of insulation foam two layers glued together. Is is very messy and the static energy makes it stick to everything but it is possible to carve some usable blocks this way."
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- I Love Hats Because?
- They are a unique way of self expression and personal style. They are also one of the best ways to complete a look or to say something more.
- About Me
- I am 27. I am a Jamaican living in Barbados. I am very interested in developing my skills as a milliner. I started making hats in 2010. Everything I know so far have been through personal research, trial and error. I am very inspired by nature and things around me. I would like to be the best in the Caribbean and to represent my region to the best of my abilities.
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Elaine Mergard said…
Welcome to Hat Academy Deniese. Love your pics. My goal is to share skills with those who are isolated from major cities and do not have a chance to learn more. I am here to help you develop your skills to be the BEST!!
Feel free to share your hat or headpiece creations, join in or start a hatters discussion and add your info to the My Store panel above. Remember online help is a click away. To begin with Lessons check out our Get Started page. I am looking forward to sharing Millinery techniques, ideas and fashion news with you.
Enjoy, Elaine.
Hat Academy said…
Hat Academy now has a Milliners Directory, find out the best way for customers to find you here.
That is a blessing to me to hear that this site is helping & encouraging you Deniese. I have so much to share with more techniques and lessons to come.
