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HiDoes anyone out there use really old fashioned hat blocking techniques? I trawled the internet to see if there's any instruction on how to block a hat with blocking cane wire and no joy!!!I…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by edith f Mar 1, 2014.
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edith f replied to Sandra Brake's discussion How to make a nautilus cockade"Try this whilst waiting to find the book. https://youtu.be/a_duTQEydjI and also this blog on 18th century cockade http://blog.americanduchess.com/2010/04/how-to-make-18th-c-cockades.html"
edith f replied to Cathriona's discussion Flower making tools"Hi I believe this supplier is based in the Ukraine not USA!!!!!"
edith f replied to Susann Hinkel's discussion Painting on Felt"I have! And I have used car spray paint and hand cut stencils to create pattern! It lasts very well"
edith f replied to Cathriona's discussion Flower making tools"You may have to wait a little but eBay has them!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15-High-Quality-Professional-Millinery-Flower-Making-Tools-Brass-Soldering-iron-/112049219842?hash=item1a16a76902:g:mMoAAOSw14xWGMXb
Try this supplier"
edith f replied to Jain Kidsley's discussion Consulting at home, theirs or yours?"My studio is home based and I am covered"
edith f replied to Rhonda Anderson's discussion Latin American style"Internationally it's been top hats! But I would take inspiration from the lively culture of Latin America would be from the national costumes and vivid colours in some flower headwear to make creations for them if not Alice bands, then…"
edith f replied to Emanuela Bracaglia's discussion Cotton abaca"Personally I prefer the metal millinery wire as it's more stable and will not change the shape of fascinators, but to each their own. But yes you are correct in procedure"
edith f replied to stephanie lawrence's discussion making hat block bigger"Next time use old newspaper pieces like papier mache all over your existing block til you get the size you need! Leave to dry. Sand down if not smooth and then cover with plastic before making piece!"
edith f replied to Bonnie Blanchard's discussion wedding vow renewal fascinator"Lovely! Congratulations"
edith f replied to Jain Kidsley's discussion Consulting at home, theirs or yours?"Make the client come to you if they are serious! As it would be easier for you to access all that you need to colour match/ compliment the client outfit or skin tone!
If you go to visit them then you have to carry a lot of stuff, set up, and also…"
edith f replied to Cynthia G Peacock's discussion steamers"Source Argos, b and q, eBay, even Tescos superstores and wickes are some the best places to buy one wall paper stripper steamers!l"
edith f replied to Cynthia G Peacock's discussion steamers"Any brand is fine even the Argos value is good! Since you are in Ireland anything between £20 to £40 paint stripper is fine ...just remember to just cut the hose to about 12 inch length and rescale steamer with Oust when necessary!"
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Elaine Mergard said…
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