Theresa Kramer
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  • Cincinnati, OH
  • United States

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Wool Felt Sizing
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Hello everybody!I've been struggling for awhile now with sizing for wool felt hats. I've used an aerosol, which was okay, but eventually the hats lose their shape. I've also used a gelatin solution,…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Helen Lee Marshall Oct 15, 2017.

 

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Helen Lee Marshall replied to Theresa Kramer's discussion Wool Felt Sizing
"You may want to reverse that recipe. Three parts stiffener and two parts water. I made a batch of stiffener using the above recipe and even after stiffening it twice the hat wasn't stiff enough to wire and trim."
Oct 15, 2017
Theresa Kramer replied to Theresa Kramer's discussion Wool Felt Sizing
"Thank you so much! This is a huge help. And,I really appreciate the photo.Lovely hat, btw."
Oct 15, 2017
Helen Lee Marshall replied to Theresa Kramer's discussion Wool Felt Sizing
"Lots of people work with a variety of stiffeners. I use "Aileen's Fabric Stiffener" It is available at JoAnn's fabric in the US. I don't  know if it's available anywhere else but I do know that JoAnn's…"
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"Thank you for the helpful feedback.We stuck with one background due to very limited time constraints, budget, etc., etc. But, I agree the black doesn't do much to enhance a few of the piecesI'm so glad you shared a link for me to look…"
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"Nice "Fancy" hat.  I would wear it!"
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"Beautiful color and such a fun shape!"
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"Thank you so much! I really enjoyed making this one and hope to learn more about working with feathers."
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"This is Lovely!"
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Elaine Mergard said…

Wonderful you found our website . So pleased you have joined me in Hat Academy and hope you find it inspiring. I am committed to helping you add to your skills.

I set this up to help Beginners -once you learn the basic techniques you will be surprised how creative you can be. Millinery is a creative art & in huge demand currently. Any questions do message me here.

To make the most of Hat Academy remember to read through the Welcome Page - Read here

Enjoy, Elaine

Elaine Mergard said…

Great news Theresa will pm you - Elaine

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