Pork Pie Indentation
Hi Hat Lovers!
I have a new pork pie crown that is giving me fits with its indentation. Other than blocking cane, does anyone have a suggestion for a trick? I am considering an egg iron, but am curious to hear what other Milliners do. Thanks :)
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Permalink Reply by Cynthia G Peacock
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I just bought an egg iron. I like it and have used it for a Fedora. I have a block that has many ridges in it, and I end up just going at it with my fingers and a dowel (wraped in plastic) about the size of a pencil. I'm looking forward to what other people think. Those indentations look so sharp, but they are a pain.
Cindy
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I've got a couple of tubes filled with sand - sort of like small door sausages - that I use to sit inside concave areas. I pop them in and then put something heavy on top. These seem to work as the sand is heavy and they stay in place pretty well. I must admit I've not done anything which requires a really sharp edge though. An egg iron sounds like the go though! Has anyone ever used flower making tools??
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Permalink Reply by Bridget Early -
when blocking where I need indentations, I have found that a plastic bag filled with rice also helps. If extra help is needed set a heavy book on top of the rice bag.
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Bridget, you're a genius!
If it works with pastry ....
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Permalink Reply by Bridget Early
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Right? Sad that so much of what I do reverts back to cooking or gardening, isn't it?
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Permalink Reply by Susannah Greenman
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I was taught to pin through some plastic covered electrical wire as this gives a clean edge.
