HAT ADORNMENTS: ribbons, bows, pins, pugs, leather, etc.

bowlerman said:

I’m on a quest for a hatband to go over the ribbon on a silver belly hat. I’m thinking tooled leather, with or without studs, but I imagine it in white or light grey, not brown or black.

Does anyone know if such a product exists, or from where such a thing might be custom ordered? Been searching the internet fiendishly with lukewarm results.

My concept is to add a little badassery , like a little biker-y (I don’t ride) but not black. Skulls, conchos, and turquoise, etc., are not out of the question either.

I’ve tried all of the bands I currently own and none are exactly what I’m imagining.

For example,
The hat:

My belt on the hat:

Other trials:

So far my favorite among them is my belt, which of course I need for my pants... Any thoughts? Bueller? Bueller?


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RBH said:

Lounge member Luke Hattley in Memphis does this type of work and does it well.
Check out some of his work on his Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/luke.hattley

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bowlerman said:

I’m on a quest for a hatband to go over the ribbon on a silver belly hat. I’m thinking tooled leather, with or without studs, but I imagine it in white or light grey, not brown or black.

Does anyone know if such a product exists, or from where such a thing might be custom ordered? Been searching the internet fiendishly with lukewarm results.

My concept is to add a little badassery , like a little biker-y (I don’t ride) but not black. Skulls, conchos, and turquoise, etc., are not out of the question either.

I’ve tried all of the bands I currently own and none are exactly what I’m imagining.

For example,
The hat:

My belt on the hat:

Other trials:

So far my favorite among them is my belt, which of course I need for my pants... Any thoughts? Bueller? Bueller?


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deadlyhandsome said:

Rick, @humanshoes does leather work...and everything else. Just don’t ask him to do anything that will slow his hat making down.


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Rmccamey said:

Rick has two hands, surely he can do two hats at once!

(And don't call me Shirley!)

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humanshoes said:

Not to worry Brent. No more custom leather orders for this year. Just finished this rather ugly little dragon bracelet for a woman who's into cosplay and a custom Harley bag for a friend. Now I'm putting the swivel knife down and stepping away from the bench.
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The Jackal said:

That ugly little dragon bracelet is kinda badass. I don't think its something I would have occasion to wear, but it's something that I wouldn't mind having.

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The Jackal said:

That ugly little dragon bracelet is kinda badass. I don't think its something I would have occasion to wear, but it's something that I wouldn't mind having.

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M Hatman said:

I completely agree with this.....that dragon in awesome!!!!

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humanshoes said:

Not to worry Brent. No more custom leather orders for this year. Just finished this rather ugly little dragon bracelet for a woman who's into cosplay and a custom Harley bag for a friend. Now I'm putting the swivel knife down and stepping away from the bench.

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Bamaboots said:

Always enjoy seeing your work, Rick. Great stuff. What did you use for the dragon's eye? Western cuffs in the future?

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bowlerman said:

I found it. This is the band I want for my silver belly Texas Hatters derby. This exactly!

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Bamaboots said:

Prepare to get off of your hip.

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bowlerman said:

I found it. This is the band I want for my silver belly Texas Hatters derby. This exactly!

From “The Cowboy Hat Book.”

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Hurricane Jack said:

I kind of like this one myself.

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Hurricane Jack said:

Jeff, think of Bohlin silverwork as an investment for your grandchildren! It will help ease the hip pain.

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bowlerman said:

I just perused their website, and HA! Yeah I’m not too excited about custom silverwork.

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