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Metallic Quills?

Interested in metallic quills (and feathers in general) - I see some for sale but unsurprisingly at higher prices compared to solid. Can I…

Started by Caroline - Potomac Belle in ASK A MILLINER

1 Jan 20, 2019
Reply by Elaine Mergard

Best types of silk for each part of hat?

I love using silk in my work to elevate the quality, but not always sure I’m using the right kind. How is this as an assessment of the appr…

Started by Caroline - Potomac Belle in ASK A MILLINER

0 Jan 17, 2019

Stiffening Straw for Boaters

What is the most effective way to stiffen the Luton 'flower-edged plait' for the boater for its longlasting rigidness?

Started by BoaterMan in HAT CHAT

0 Jan 16, 2019

Hat Blocks

Just wondering if anyone has attempted to make their own hat blocks and what sort of success they had? Any tips?

Started by Cassie Farr in HAT CHAT

5 Jan 12, 2019
Reply by Darryll Osborne

Electric Hat Stretcher

Hello,I am looking for an electric hat stretcher, preferably a Rico one.If anybody has any idea where I could get one, I'd be very happy to…

Started by David Yates in HAT CHAT

1 Dec 20, 2018
Reply by Elaine Mergard

Custom Hat Liners?

Im having such a difficult time tracking down a company that makes quality custom hat liners.  Anybody have any leads?? Thanks!

Started by Jacob Hillenbrand in HAT CHAT

0 Dec 20, 2018

Making boaters

Dear HatAcademy Milliners, I am passionate about straw boaters and decided that as a hobby, I would like to start boater-making. What equip…

Started by BoaterMan in ASK A MILLINER

0 Dec 16, 2018

thermoplastic

Hey everybody, I'd like to know if there is a thermopastic that coudl let the light (led) go through it ?Thank you very much for answer. Ca…

Started by Caroline COUTAN in HAT CHAT

2 Dec 4, 2018
Reply by Caroline COUTAN

FEDORA HAT

Hi, I just bought a second hand fedora style hat block, and, I addes as usual stiffener before blocking....,  These days I have been watchi…

Started by CAROLINA FLORES ABELLAN in ASK A MILLINER

2 Nov 30, 2018
Reply by CAROLINA FLORES ABELLAN

Come Join Us

 Hello all, My name is Sharon Panozzo of Nouveau Hats by Sharon. I have just had the great honor of being named the new captain of the "Mil…

Started by Sharon Panozzo in HAT CHAT

0 Nov 30, 2018

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