Ivana Howcroft's Page
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Ivana Howcroft replied to Victoria Regina's discussion Help me identify this hat block #3"Depending on the size of block- if it small size than ,my guess , block from 1930 era ,when pointy crown was very much popular. If this block in large size than it is “Tyrol” Alpian style gentleman Hat crown. In this…"
Ivana Howcroft replied to Hat Academy's discussion Hat Memorabilia"O,this project is very dear to me - Gave me idea to recreate to original size and scale of millinery block developed in collaboration with Owen Morse-Brown (Guy Morse Brown Hatblocks UK)and finaly hat itself! ( and this blocks now available from GMB…"
Ivana Howcroft replied to Elaine Mergard's discussion Millinery postage pricing?"With postage I have 2 issues- cost and time.
Time is not particularly post service problem rather custome's . Specifically for USA customers. I call it " amazon instant culture" - it's hard to explain ( or make customer to read…"
Ivana Howcroft replied to Tiffany Arey's discussion Giving fur felt a velour finish?" Steam.Brush (gentle!!). Repeat"
Profile Information
- About Me
- In my studio you can find selection of casual and couture millinery headwear,Hand-blocked in traditional British millinery technique!From special occasion headpieces to fedora,cloche.
- Website
- purpleberry.artfire.com
- Howcrofti
- Twitter link
- twitter.com/perhapturquoise
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Elaine Mergard said…
Wonderful you found our website Ivana. 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 his up to help Beginners -but hope you pick up extra skills -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
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