"when people ask me how long it takes me to make a hat I say, four hours and 20 years of instruction..... Adrienne"
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Advice on how to say no to friends who want me to "whip" up a hat for free?
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Since I have started learning millinery I have friends asking me if I can "whip" them up something. (for free). These are not close friend askingHow do you explain you have paid to learn this craft.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adrienne M Bennett Sep 19, 2018.
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"Great idea. I have started putting a price on my pictures. No one has asked since."
"I have the same problem. I volunteer for a theater and they think "just decorating 6 hats" is an easy task. Their ace in the whole is the lady who offered to help me on last hat adventure by using her stapler and hot glue. Needless to say,…"
Sharon Panozzo replied to Amanda Dawn's discussion Advice on how to say no to friends who want me to "whip" up a hat for free?"I would smile sweetly and just say "What price range were you looking for?" They should get the message."
"Hi Matlida if you go to their website http://hatblocksaustralia.com.au/index.php/products you will find prices. I think they are all different :)"
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- I have done several crafts from sculptured cloth dolls, silk painting, powertext. I have always wanted to learn to make hats and I'm excited to start!
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Elaine Mergard said…
Welcome to Hat Academy Amanda. We hope you find the community inspiring, millinery is a wonderful creative art and in huge demand currently. We are committed to helping you add to your skills and any questions please message me.
To make the most of Hat Academy remember to read through the Welcome Page.
Enjoy, Elaine.
