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Glossy Finish on Straw and Sinamay ?
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Hello,I'm curious to know if anyone has been able to get a high gloss finish on hemp straw braid or sinamay.I have tried several makes of spray gloss varnish, and, disappointingly they have all…Continue
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Painting Designs on Sinamay
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Good morning, I would like to paint my own design on to self coloured Sinamay, can't find correct…Continue
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"I have many experiences with repairing straw hats. I recommend Ronseal's red label, ultra tough polyurethane varnish (gloss). It leaves a very glossy finish to the straw hats."
"I was wondering Elaine how the high gloss was obtained. I recently purchased a 60s style parasisal hat and it had a lovely high gloss sheen to it. Thanks for sharing."
Shona Crozer posted a discussionGlossy Finish on Straw and Sinamay ?
Hello,I'm curious to know if anyone has been able to get a high gloss finish on hemp straw braid or sinamay.I have tried several makes of spray gloss varnish, and, disappointingly they have all resulted in more of a matte finish.I thought about trying yacht varnish but my paint brush skills leave a lot to be desired.Any thoughts or suggestions would be most helpful.Thanks in advance,ShonaSee More
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Elaine Mergard said…
Great you have joined in Shona. There are some amazing Milliners here globally.
Enjoy, Elaine
