Make your own Wet Felt Hat Block

[@picturesteve398]

If I want my hat to eventually fit a person with a 59 head, do I make the block to 60 to allow for the sweatband? thx

[@donutpanic]

I'd make it to 59, then make the sweatband to the exact size. The felt will have enough give when you sew the band in.

[@picturesteve398]

@@donutpanic I also see that you use a very thin sweatband material. I will be using leather not sure if that makes any difference in your response. thx for your reply

[@donutpanic]

@picturesteve398 I suspected that would be the case! Perhaps size the sweatband to start with, measure its outside diameter and make the block to that size. I suspect though that you'll be better off needing to expand the felt a little rather than trying to lose some excess when sewing in the band.

[@PatrickDustman]

Great video, really enjoyed that today. Thank you for uplaoding. SurvivalAustria

[@donutpanic]

Thanks for the comment. Happy New Year!

[@michaelgrahamdesigns]

What the Measurements you mark in the top and sides when making the crown? Thank you for the Awesome videos 🙏🏽

[@donutpanic]

Hi Michael. Thanks for your comment. I think I just finger gauged what felt right at the time! Probably about 35 mm / 1 3/8" ish. The beauty of the foam is that you can easily tweak it even while blocking your hat. I've just watched your furniture video - fantastic!

[@michaelgrahamdesigns]

@@donutpanic thank you for the reply and the compliment, I almost forgot I posted that video. Haha

[@CKDoss-vu8du]

Cool

[@skumbuzomnisi8809]

Hey guys. Im quiet interested Int this art. Been searching for courses but had no luck in finding one. Do you guys know of any place where I can aquire this art?

[@donutpanic]

....you can watch my videos!

[@skumbuzomnisi8809]

@@donutpanic Thanks

[@greatwhitenorthcanada9600]

Can you provide a web link for where to get that particular type of foam. An ebay search doesn't narrow it down very much. Greatly appreciated.

[@donutpanic]

Panelsystems.co.uk here, not much help in Canada. Extruded polystyrene. Search insulation suppliers.

[@donutpanic]

www.dupont.com/brands/styrofoam.html

[@johnp.turner2000]

Where did you buy the Template?

[@donutpanic]

@@johnp.turner2000 images.app.goo.gl/yrvEv2wGpFJTbJXN8

[@johnp.turner2000]

@@donutpanic Thanks How about the foam

[@donutpanic]

...please.

[@johnp.turner2000]

@@donutpanic PLEASE

[@donutpanic]

@johnp.turner2000 Hi John. I can't remember where but details of the extruded (not expanded) polystyrene (xps) are included in a few of my videos. It's a common insulating and modelling material. Thanks.

[@monicasmadeinmaine1114]

Where is the pattern piece from? Thank you!

[@monicasmadeinmaine1114]

I see! Melly Sews!

[@Marcusblade]

how does that hold up pulling the felt over the foam seems like it would not stand up to lots of pulling and tugging to shape a Hat .

[@donutpanic]

Hi Marcus. They are for wet felting rather than blocking a pre-made felt hood. They are tougher than they look though! Have a look at this kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4jIaXmDbdmaptk

[@mvmyre]

What kind of craft foam?

[@donutpanic]

Hi Martha. I have just unearthed the original packaging to check and it is simply called craft foam. Mine is from panel systems in Sheffield, England, but if you search on eBay or the web for 'blue craft foam' you should find some easily enough. There is a bit more detail on hat blocks here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6rEnXZpjqmFprc Looking forward to seeing your hats!

[@mvmyre]

Thanks for the reply!

[@Shrimp_Insurance]

You can also find similar foam at home depot or lowes (if you have one near you), it's insulation foam so you get a big sheet for around $20, it comes 1-2 inches thick so you'll have to stack a couple of pieces and glue them together (spray adhesive works best) to get the height, once done it'll carve the same. We use this method all the time when making stage props Edit: it comes in blue and pink but they are essentially the same thing

[@mvmyre]

Wolfy100 Thanks!

[@Shrimp_Insurance]

@@mvmyre No problem!