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Terry, looking good! Call me about the thin ribbon. I have some options for you.
Thanks Oliver! That helps tremendously!
Thx guys. It's just the hat Terry, not me ;-) It is hard to photograph João, but I think the color came across fairly well in the first photo....
Howdy, howdy, and "bump." I don't think I've posted this one yet, a rare Bailey Premier (8x) baby blue gambler. [IMG] [IMG] Oh, the painting...
Yes, I think so. With care, you should be able to stretch most 6 7/8 hats at least one size without damaging the sweat. Good luck, and easy as...
Thanks Oliver, but only as your condition allows. You and your family will stay in my prayers.
Seen on eBay, sold quickly. Reportedly from Danbury. [IMG] http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/381429068436 ANTIQUE VINTAGE BRASS HAT FORM STRETCHER...
Turned out well! The easiest way to make a telescope is to push the steamed or wetted crown down onto a flat surface then flatten the part that...
I can't speak to the ribbon. I've only owned one and had no ribbon issues. I believe the model is both rare and remarkable largely due to the...
Oliver, when and if your condition allows, would you be willing to post photos of your hatter's brim planes? I have been researching these but...
Esther, you are referring to the tub/container, I believe?
Oliver, I'm very sorry to hear that but am glad you are out. I hope that you don't live in a dusty or smoky environment (like California's North...
Yeah, it's a learning process. I've shared a couple of antique hat horror stories here as well. At least ribbon can be replaced, and there is...
Ribbon, like felt, can discolor if it is not uniformly wetted. To avoid this, when you wet it, wet the whole thing rather than one part. I suggest...
You might try either pouncing lightly with a very (very) fine sandpaper, or an orange hat sponge. The sponge is safer and will cut the small hairs...
