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Permalink Reply by Elaine Mergard October 21, 2021 at 9:39am

Check out this previous discussion. https://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/felt-stiffener-and-white-marks 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  '

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Permalink Reply by js hopkins May 9, 2023 at 6:46pm

Have you tried drying it with a hair dryer instead of steamer?

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