Instructional video by Rae Woolnough, textiles artist, on how to make a styrofoam hat block. Go to: www.artandtext... to download the instructional PDF
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@RogueMelody003 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this! Exactly the tutorial I needed to make a tricorn hat block without having to purchase an expensive wooden version
@ladycarlalivingston36416 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much because I am about to start making felt hats and buying wooden or aluminium hat blocks are too costly for me right now. I really appreciate you for taking time to do this video.
@littlebrookreader9493 жыл бұрын
Love your accent! Thanks for the wonderful video! Be safe and well ..... (Grateful in America)
@nancalvert24684 жыл бұрын
Thanks so very much for this tutorial. Your narration is wonderful as is the text. You are a good teacher!
@jesikawallace33673 жыл бұрын
Wow! Awesome tutorial AND you are so lovely! Thank you for sharing, my costume craft students will love this project.
@dianakang70164 жыл бұрын
I’m so going to enjoy making one of these!
@autumnhat72513 жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration, Thank you!!
@andreanauheimer19874 жыл бұрын
Brilliant !!! Thank you, Rae. Greetings from Chile.
@GarnetLynne2 жыл бұрын
This is great! Thank you so much!
@eugeniosolari4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rae, it is definetely easier than making on wood
@annelammel10274 жыл бұрын
Such a BRILLIANT idea!!!!! Thank you!!!!!! My Nana made her own fabulous hat creations.....but her milliners block just never surfaced when she passed..........so sad!....This at least makes things possible!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH♥️
@raewoolnough55094 жыл бұрын
Thank Anne - Happy Hat making! :)
@MomShots4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you so much. I’m very excited to explore millinery more now that I can make my own hat block.
@raewoolnough55094 жыл бұрын
Hope you have a heap of fun with it Jessica.
@isabelladavis13634 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your easy to follow instructions truly appreciated,
@Inkdraft4 жыл бұрын
That is really very clever! Thank you.
@raewoolnough55094 жыл бұрын
thank you :)
@yvonnestaub38343 жыл бұрын
I need one too!!
@awoniyibukolafunke67744 жыл бұрын
This is amazing, thanks for sharing.
@mosesblount1191 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I didn't know how was going to afford a hat block. This is what I needed!
@oksanakostouros85023 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That was absolutely great lesson!
@hobbiesgalore15594 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, very handy! Thank You a lot!
@santanabastille38974 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I love hats and the idea is great
@barhea16 жыл бұрын
You’re a natural, and your feltmaking is extraordinary!
@raewoolnough55096 жыл бұрын
Thank you Barbara
@amandaevangelinaherrerooch66555 жыл бұрын
@@raewoolnough5509 ♥️♥️♥️♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐💜💜💜💋💋💋💋
@ewe2me2ud46 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video...thank you for sharing.
@sherrelstroot3034 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. It is very informative and instructive.
@leteasipper65634 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and easy to follow, thanks for teaching this class.
@iyamzo Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you so much for your teaching dear. I wanted to start hat making 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@pf1634 Жыл бұрын
Wow this is great, I wish I had the patience to do this! Thank you for sharing 😊
@shazlee1005 жыл бұрын
Amazing, thank you for sharing!
@raewoolnough55095 жыл бұрын
You are welcome Sharon - Happy Hat making!
@irenefzurano Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! It has been really helpful! ❤
@reannasharp11445 жыл бұрын
You should teach on skillshare, this was great!
@raewoolnoughartandtextiles58335 жыл бұрын
Thanks ReAnna - I am currently working on a whole series of workshops that will soon be available on Teachable.
@garnetscarlette72105 жыл бұрын
Perfect hat block!
@Anitatortuguita Жыл бұрын
Woooww que bello trabajo muchas gracias por compartir su gran talento
@handcraftedinparos97935 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a great idea. Thanks so much
@lamoskgr3 жыл бұрын
Genius!!!
@sonenimadzamuse82692 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ma'am this is exactly what l have been looking for. How about making the hat brim do you have a video too
@jeaniedelgado6874 жыл бұрын
Good job! Thank you so much?
@joycewhite41905 жыл бұрын
Thanks so very much.
@LorrayneHam Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much…!!
@humbug2026 жыл бұрын
Amazingly helpful- thanks!
@oliviasunny54664 жыл бұрын
Wowqw! Awesome! Tnanx!👍👍👍👏👏🌹
@KalanchoeMonarch6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 💓 hats !! Thanks for sharing 💓
@jannjohnson62553 жыл бұрын
Looks good how does hold up with pinning etc.??
@raewoolnough55093 жыл бұрын
I pin mine a lot - and they do deteriorate after a while. You can just re-finish them with more wood filler and varnish and it brings them back to almost new!.
@godngunclinger2 жыл бұрын
🖐🤠👍THANK YOU🎩🧢👒
@dianathakurmillinery97572 жыл бұрын
Great video. Do all hat blocks have to be oval or can it be round with difderent design?
@littlebrookreader9493 жыл бұрын
I have a very large head. Hats never fit. I’m interested.
@lindabingham3946 жыл бұрын
good job
@raewoolnough55096 жыл бұрын
Thank you Linda.
@khaoulaelkasmi16564 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. I have a question though, once we apply the wood filler and the varnish, with this be able to withstand some steaming when working in the felt or even the modling process??
@raewoolnough55094 жыл бұрын
Hi Khaoula Yes - gentle steaming would be OK - the varnish will breakdown over time, especially if you pin into it a lot - however, you can re-varnish it again at any time - just quickly rough up the surface with sandpaper and apply another coat. I use these blocks to create felted hat - so I do a lot of modelling on them and use pins, elastic, etc. These blocks are obviously not as tough as timber hat blocks - but can cope with being used to stretch and shape hats on them. Happy Hat Block making. Cheers
@khaoulaelkasmi16564 жыл бұрын
Hello, so i made the block and it turned out great! Thank you for the tips and video! However, I have a question. Is it seeminly possible to use flat wool felt fabric and turn it /block it to a cone or capeline hat body??? i havent been successful yet. any tips or help or even insight on if its possible would be greatly appreciated.
@rejanefontellefontelle76123 жыл бұрын
Gosto do seu trabalho
@Xitaychin Жыл бұрын
Thank you. So if i make my own round dummies i should make them 20x20 cm and then shape them to oval right?
@alialogan10 Жыл бұрын
Hi there, would you recommend buying cake blanks that are bigger than your head size, to allow for the block to be shaved down and shaped? Or, would I be fine buying 56cm blanks when my size is 56cm?
@winterphilosophy39008 ай бұрын
Can you shrink felt cloth in a safe way?
@susanmercurio1060 Жыл бұрын
Wouldn't a serrated knife work better? When I have had to cut styrofoam, it worked better for me.
@raewoolnough5509 Жыл бұрын
Hi Susan, If that works for you then that's really good - maybe your knives are better quality than mine. I found that using a serrated knife caused beads of the sytro-foam to pull out during the cutting process leaving more holes in the surface that needed to be filled in with the wood filler.
@susanmercurio1060 Жыл бұрын
@@raewoolnough5509 Thanks for your reply. I found that I got more beads with a straight knife, but the quality of the styrofoam may have something to do with it.
@inmaviera172 ай бұрын
Quería saber que material es ese bote es de silicona
@sonicfreak042 жыл бұрын
can the styrofoam block be used for leather hats too?
@margaretredmond48362 жыл бұрын
You are brilliant, can you youse it for sinamay if you put cling film on, thanks so much. Margaret Redmond from Ireland
@raewoolnough55092 жыл бұрын
Hi Margaret Yes you can shape your sinamay on the hat block - you probably don't need to use cling film underneath, unless the block is getting a bit old and has lots of pin holes in it. If you block is getting old, just give it a re-coat of timber filler and finishing varnish and it’s good to go. Happy hat making! Cheers Rae
@LuneEvenfall5 жыл бұрын
hello! I want to make a hat that's not my full head shape but rather a shaped hat that's to sit on the side of my head. Could this tutorial still be useful for me to make a hat block to shape my hat over? I was planning instead of using my own head measurements to instead use whatever measurements I decide for the hat I have to make. Thank you for this very economical alternative!
@LuneEvenfall5 жыл бұрын
Also! Just to make doubly sure so I don't accidentally do something harmful, are these heat safe?
@raewoolnoughartandtextiles58335 жыл бұрын
Hi 凪タン You can certainly make a hat block in any shape or style - I have recently created one to make a hat that sits just on the side of your head. I would love to send you some photos - but I can't find a way to attach them to this comment. Maybe email me at mail@artandtextiles.com and I can send them over to you. Cheers Rae
@raewoolnoughartandtextiles58335 жыл бұрын
Hi 凪タン You can use a steamer on them if you need to shape your felt or material, but I would be gentle. Styrofoam will melt easily and the protective finishes will break down after a while if you use pins a lot to hold your hat in place while you shape it. You can re-coat your hat block if your finish get a few too many holes in it. The way I make felted hats doesn't require the need to use a steamer or heat as my felt is already wet and very elastic. I actually shape my hats using a dessert spoon and bread knife.
@forgottenmemories052 жыл бұрын
Hi, how would you amend this for certain crown and brim styles? Say for a 40s style trilby with a tilted brim? Is it possible to make the necessary components using a similar method?
@kgloverel78534 жыл бұрын
Do you have online classes?
@sapaso33 жыл бұрын
I’m SOL my my measurements are over 63cm
@farideh67332 жыл бұрын
It is so nice. But I have question.what are the all size of a block hat? Including ;circomstan,diameter and hight ? Thank you so much
@raewoolnough55092 жыл бұрын
Hi Farideh Cake 'dummies' or 'blanks' come in many different shapes and sizes. I was using the following: 7” (18 cm) cakes dummies for 54cm (21”) or less hat sizes 8” (20 cm) cake dummies for 54cm - 58cm (21” - 22.8“) hat sizes Each blank was approx. 2.5 inches high, so collectively the hat block would end up 7.5 inches high (3 x2.5 inches), but you can make them taller or shorter depending on what type of hat(s) you intend making. It's best to measure your head and then take a tape measure with you when shopping for the blanks and go larger, so you can shape them down to fit your head size and shape. Happy hat making! Rae
@farideh67332 жыл бұрын
@@raewoolnough5509 Hi Dear Rae , Thank you so much for your descriptions that all are great to help me.you are a very good teacher With best wishes Farideh
@farideh67332 жыл бұрын
@@raewoolnough5509 Hi Rae,thank you very much for your very useful description and very to thank you for your time.acually I am making hats ,but I don't access to hat block.i like very much to made them by myself.so your video is great for me.
@farideh67332 жыл бұрын
@@raewoolnough5509 thank so much
@a.jayeestey24643 жыл бұрын
Hi, If I'm making women's standard sun hats for head circumferences measuring 21.5 inches to 21.75 inches, what circumference size of hat block would be the best to use? Thank you. Andrew
@raewoolnough55093 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, Sorry I am not sure what you are asking here. Hat blocks are made in lot of different sizes, so using this method you can make you own hat block the size you need. Maybe you are asking what size 'cake decorating blanks' to purchase to make your hat block - in that case I would go for 8" diameter cake blanks - normally I use three blanks together as per the video.
@amandaevangelinaherrerooch66555 жыл бұрын
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@inespra3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I'm Brazilian and I don't understand what is the mix that you use for the final of mold. Can You help me?
@raewoolnough55093 жыл бұрын
Hi Ines, I use a clear lacquer (clear varnish) usually used to finish furniture, etc. It is hard and helps to seal the wood filler.
@myway26535 жыл бұрын
Can you use a wig holder?
@raewoolnough55095 жыл бұрын
You can - but you will need to cover it with thin plastic so that the wet felt won't effect the wig holder.
@katiejo9113 жыл бұрын
What do you do with that diagonal measurement?
@raewoolnough55093 жыл бұрын
Hi Kate Everybody's head measurements are different, so the more measurements you can take, the better you are able to shape your hat block to fit. I use the diagonal measurement to keep track of the 'sit' size, as this is where most hats tend to sit of people's heads - depending of the style of hat you create.
@katiejo9113 жыл бұрын
@@raewoolnough5509 Thanks. I was thinking it was where the hat might end.
@malliemt.s Жыл бұрын
Muy lindo trabajo pero no te entiendo yo hablo español soy de Chile
@malliemt.s Жыл бұрын
Hoy haces sombreros
@FullFlavorRetro2 жыл бұрын
Great video, Quick question , is it OK to use a small hat steamer when using this homemade block?? will the heat and steam affect the lacquer/wood filler when steaming the hat on the block??
@raewoolnough55092 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can use a small steamer, but the heat and steam will eventually affect the block, particularly if you use a lot of pins and have holes in the surface. Styrofoam melts with heat, so use a steamer sparingly.
@FullFlavorRetro2 жыл бұрын
@@raewoolnough5509 thanks you so much for the reply, i finished my styrofoam block, YAY!! and i did a steam test today and yes it did slightly melt the polyurethane...most likely where i kept the steam in one spot for too long...
@augustinaaseidu67515 жыл бұрын
pls list the items down pls .tnkx
@RussiaIsARiddle7785 жыл бұрын
She dd s at the start of the video. There was a written list.
@raewoolnough55095 жыл бұрын
HI Augustina - just under the video is a link to my website where you can download the list of products.