How to Stiffen your Straw Hat

[@moregrouchy]

Also consider using clear lacquer spray paint in a matte finish. It's what is used to stiffen straw cowboy hats during manufacture. Steam will help remove creases and warps initially, allow time to dry, then spray with lacquer.

[@sweetgracedesigns]

Oh wow, that sounds like it would work!!! Thanks for the tip!!

[@JohnnyWrongo-b9l]

Yes, you have described the best professional method. Steam, even from a tea kettle, is super useful for removing waves and dents.

[@elga8827]

can I use hair spray?

[@beardedtattdguy]

What type of glue ?

[@sweetgracedesigns]

I use Elmer's School Glue ❤

[@sweetgracedesigns]

Hi, I use Elmer's School glue.❤

[@rjordan099]

My wife wears, stray hats alot. I sprayed Mod Podge from Hobby Lobby 2 coats and let set. Works really good as well

[@JohnnyWrongo-b9l]

This worked out better than I expected. There is still a slight hum in the front of the brim. You probably have to be obsessive to even notice. Those waves in the brim ruin a hat, makes it look like it came from a thrift store Believe it or not, hairspray is also useful to stiffen a brim. It has no colour and judging by the effect it has on hair, you can see it would bee a stiffener. As others have said, clear lacquer is the best for this purpose. I believe lacquer is what replaced the mercury vapours once used for such purposes, what with mad hatter's syndrome

[@larrytran1697]

Is there any glue to make the brim of wool felt hat hard like a flywood? Thanks

[@davidhouser9254]

No

[@TotalFutbolAcademy]

Thats awesome. Maybe make this part of a hat makeover series.

[@larrytran1697]

What type of glue do you use? Brand? Thanks

[@sweetgracedesigns]

I use Elmer's School Glue ❤

[@larrytran1697]

Do you know any types of glue that make wool felt hard like flywood? Thanks

[@trashytrevino]

Great tutorial! Love your earrings!

[@sweetgracedesigns]

Thanks! You made me look back to see which ones! 😂 I made those, thank you!!! 😊

[@solangelauthier2381]

Stiff but not straight. Still wavy.

[@nowthenad3286]

What a star! Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@coreymasoy7034]

Great video ❗💯🔥👍

[@WELLBRAN]

Just steam it a little with your kitchen kettle and shape it job done

[@solangelauthier2381]

No. Steam alone will not make the brim stiff.

[@WELLBRAN]

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