Felt hat stiffener? - Learn How To Make Hats Online | Hat Academy Millinery Courses2024-03-29T01:38:27Zhttps://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/felt-hats?commentId=6485913%3AComment%3A245390&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHave you tried drying it with…tag:hatacademy.com,2023-05-09:6485913:Comment:3616322023-05-09T08:46:52.836Zjs hopkinshttps://hatacademy.com/profile/stevehopkins
<p>Have you tried drying it with a hair dryer instead of steamer?</p>
<p>Have you tried drying it with a hair dryer instead of steamer?</p> Check out this previous discu…tag:hatacademy.com,2021-10-20:6485913:Comment:3505662021-10-20T23:39:48.410ZElaine Mergardhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/ElaineMergard
<p>Check out this previous discussion. <a href="https://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/felt-stiffener-and-white-marks" target="_blank">https://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/felt-stiffener-and-white-marks</a> Many milliners using the shellac based powder mixed with alcohol as quick drying but no go if using on light coloured felt cones as it has a yellow tinge Lots of other stiffener tips just click on ALL DISCUSSIONS on top left of this page in RED and search under 'Stiffener', Diana the PVA will…</p>
<p>Check out this previous discussion. <a href="https://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/felt-stiffener-and-white-marks" target="_blank">https://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/felt-stiffener-and-white-marks</a> Many milliners using the shellac based powder mixed with alcohol as quick drying but no go if using on light coloured felt cones as it has a yellow tinge Lots of other stiffener tips just click on ALL DISCUSSIONS on top left of this page in RED and search under 'Stiffener', Diana the PVA will stiffen felt cone but as mentioned in this discussion on dark felts leaves white smudge. You can pre stiffen with one coating before blocking and add more stiffener after blocking. A strong steam before blocking any felt is vital. Elaine xx '</p> I've used PVA but not on felt…tag:hatacademy.com,2021-10-20:6485913:Comment:3505612021-10-20T12:43:08.577ZDiana Thakurhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/DianaThakur
<p>I've used PVA but not on felt cones, used it on synthetic felt to block a button, pillbox or small saucer hat which works well. My question is can I use PVA on a felt cone and let it dry and then steam it to block it? TIA.</p>
<p>I've used PVA but not on felt cones, used it on synthetic felt to block a button, pillbox or small saucer hat which works well. My question is can I use PVA on a felt cone and let it dry and then steam it to block it? TIA.</p> Discover tips from milliners…tag:hatacademy.com,2019-02-07:6485913:Comment:2562962019-02-07T23:53:45.166ZElaine Mergardhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/ElaineMergard
<p><span>Discover tips from milliners around the world detailing <a href="https://hatacademy.com/profiles/blogs/which-stiffener-should-i-use" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hat stiffeners</a></span></p>
<p><span>Discover tips from milliners around the world detailing <a href="https://hatacademy.com/profiles/blogs/which-stiffener-should-i-use" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hat stiffeners</a></span></p> I find that it is cheaper for…tag:hatacademy.com,2017-09-26:6485913:Comment:2227382017-09-26T21:01:26.095ZMaureen Prairiehttps://hatacademy.com/profile/MaureenPrairie
I find that it is cheaper for me ( as I have contact with a sheep and alpaca farm close by) to wet felt my own hoods from roving wool. There are plenty of videos on wetfelting hoods. In Canada, here, it is most difficult to obtain millinery supplies and duty/custom charges are through the roof. If wet felting, I would stick with wool or felt, as synthetics don't respond the same way. I have also needle felted a hole in a felt hat that has appeared from wear.
I find that it is cheaper for me ( as I have contact with a sheep and alpaca farm close by) to wet felt my own hoods from roving wool. There are plenty of videos on wetfelting hoods. In Canada, here, it is most difficult to obtain millinery supplies and duty/custom charges are through the roof. If wet felting, I would stick with wool or felt, as synthetics don't respond the same way. I have also needle felted a hole in a felt hat that has appeared from wear. Why do we make felt hats from…tag:hatacademy.com,2017-04-22:6485913:Comment:2082872017-04-22T15:10:29.611ZNoreen Mc Grathhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/NoreenMcGrath
<p>Why do we make felt hats from felt hoods?</p>
<p>Can't we make them from a roll of felt?</p>
<p>Or is rolled/ folded felt synthetic?</p>
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<p>Why do we make felt hats from felt hoods?</p>
<p>Can't we make them from a roll of felt?</p>
<p>Or is rolled/ folded felt synthetic?</p>
<p></p> Definitely better without tox…tag:hatacademy.com,2015-09-25:6485913:Comment:1561892015-09-25T21:29:41.101ZElaine Mergardhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/ElaineMergard
<p>Definitely better without toxicity. After blocking crown stiffen and you can do under side of brim but if turning up avoid that if you see residue especially on dark felts. Wire will keep it in place. Two or three light coats drying in between is better than one heavy coat and you are left with blob of stain on outside. This requires patience but one of our attributes as milliners</p>
<p>Thorough steaming before you block is vital so it will penetrate all the interlocking fibres of the felt…</p>
<p>Definitely better without toxicity. After blocking crown stiffen and you can do under side of brim but if turning up avoid that if you see residue especially on dark felts. Wire will keep it in place. Two or three light coats drying in between is better than one heavy coat and you are left with blob of stain on outside. This requires patience but one of our attributes as milliners</p>
<p>Thorough steaming before you block is vital so it will penetrate all the interlocking fibres of the felt and help to strengthen the final felt when dry. Steaming is the old way in millinery and works the best. Have more felting fun! </p> Thanks for the info Elaine.
I…tag:hatacademy.com,2015-09-25:6485913:Comment:1561852015-09-25T14:29:55.105Zstephanie lawrencehttps://hatacademy.com/profile/stephanielawrence
<p>Thanks for the info Elaine.</p>
<p>I worry about using anything toxic, so I think I'll stick with what I'm using. It does do a good job of stiffening. I'll try hairspray for residue!</p>
<p>Do you put stiffener all over inside felt hood, or just on crown? I only put it on crown.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info Elaine.</p>
<p>I worry about using anything toxic, so I think I'll stick with what I'm using. It does do a good job of stiffening. I'll try hairspray for residue!</p>
<p>Do you put stiffener all over inside felt hood, or just on crown? I only put it on crown.</p> PVA is used in woodwork as a…tag:hatacademy.com,2015-09-25:6485913:Comment:1559722015-09-25T03:56:09.437ZElaine Mergardhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/ElaineMergard
<p>PVA is used in woodwork as a glue. In Aust we use Aquadhere by Selleys ask at your local hardware store for similar. A milliner told me she uses hairspray to remove white smudge left by stiffeners. In Australia we are lucky enough to have ready access to solvent based stiffener but it is very toxic & I have always used in fume cupboard & gloves. Can not be posted and in Australia has to be couriered with data label. You can buy PVA Stiffener from Millinery Suppliers and is excellent…</p>
<p>PVA is used in woodwork as a glue. In Aust we use Aquadhere by Selleys ask at your local hardware store for similar. A milliner told me she uses hairspray to remove white smudge left by stiffeners. In Australia we are lucky enough to have ready access to solvent based stiffener but it is very toxic & I have always used in fume cupboard & gloves. Can not be posted and in Australia has to be couriered with data label. You can buy PVA Stiffener from Millinery Suppliers and is excellent and prepared for millinery as unlike pva wood glue it has additive disperser which helps the stiffener penetrate fibres for best results <a href="https://www.houseofadorn.com/index.php/millinery/tools-essentials/glues-sprays-and-more" target="_blank">https://www.houseofadorn.com/index.php/millinery/tools-essentials/glues-sprays-and-more</a></p>
<p> </p> What is PVA? I use gelatin si…tag:hatacademy.com,2015-09-24:6485913:Comment:1560602015-09-24T02:05:06.764Zstephanie lawrencehttps://hatacademy.com/profile/stephanielawrence
<p>What is PVA? I use gelatin sizing (beacon Adhesives from Judith M.) great for stiffening, but leaves a white residue. Residue comes off with a damp cloth.</p>
<p>What is PVA? I use gelatin sizing (beacon Adhesives from Judith M.) great for stiffening, but leaves a white residue. Residue comes off with a damp cloth.</p>