"I would love to hear other people’s answers as well! I have heard of them being soaked in boiling water and then using a hair straightener instead of curling iron to control the size of the curl? Something to try anyway "
Shandana De La Rivière's Discussions
Curling Ostrich Quills
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Hello Milliner Friends. Happy New Year!I have a problem curling Ostrich quills, without feathers. I want to put neat big curls in them like in the photo. I have tried steaming, soaking the quills in…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cassie Farr Oct 16, 2021.
Blocking Pins
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Which blocking pins do you use and where do you get them from in the UK?Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Aug 21, 2017.
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"The hat block course by Ian Bennet on the Hat Academy is really good if you want to learn block making. "
"When I was in the UK I was using household pins for blocking but have just ordered special pins from http://www.hatblocks.co.uk/accessories/"
"Hi, Shandana! I know only one type of blocking pins, that you can find on many UK websites. For example https://www.parkinfabrics.co.uk/"
Blocking Pins
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"Aoife Kirwan! Would love to see you giving us a few lessons on Hat Academy - linings and attachments (like your wire prongs)."
"Please do a lesson on different ways of lining hats. I don't think any of the current lessons cover the topic properly. Finishing and the interior of the hats are as important as the exterior.
Also please do a separate lessons on millinery hair…"
"Hi Aoife
I know it's an old topic but I am new to millinery. Can you please show how do you attach the prongs to the hats. E.g for cocktail styles? Do you sew the wire around the edge? And use binding to hide it?"
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Elaine Mergard said…
Welcome to Hat Academy Shandana. 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.
