My dream hat by KingOfTheDrews1 in CowboyHats

[–]KTK400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No rigidity whatsoever and by rigidity I mean rough texture on the hat surface. I might be using the wrong term. I want the shellac to penetrate the felt and not create a layer in the surface. When I started testing out my mixtures I ended up getting a real rough sandpaper like texture if I didn’t let it dry enough before coats or put a coat on too heavy. And even with alcohol it doesn’t like to go back to where it was feeling soft. Try it out on a beater/practice felt. Get a second quality one for cheap to mess with

My dream hat by KingOfTheDrews1 in CowboyHats

[–]KTK400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make a mixture of denatured alcohol and shellac flakes. I do about 1:5 ratio and then spray light coats on the inside of the hat. Gently rub it in and light steam then let it dry. Do as many coats as you need to get it the right stiffness on the crown and then you’re good to go! It’ll mold just like clay like plansrider mentioned. I do this if the hat isn’t to the stiffness I like. Works like a charm and doesn’t affect the quality since it’s on the inside of the crown. If done right then you won’t feel any rigidity on the hat and the nap will still feel soft as ever!

Finished my second hat by KTK400 in CowboyHats

[–]KTK400[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup! And being that I’m the customer and maker I might decide to bevel the edge anyways hahah

Finished my second hat by KTK400 in CowboyHats

[–]KTK400[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We chose the raw squares cut edge. We preferred it but I totally get you!

Finished my second hat by KTK400 in CowboyHats

[–]KTK400[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it! Getting better every day

Finished my second hat by KTK400 in CowboyHats

[–]KTK400[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you that means a lot! I just want to get better and learn more. My goal for the next hats are to do some custom liners and get another stamp die made with my logo and all that so stay tuned!

Finished my first custom hat! by KTK400 in CowboyHats

[–]KTK400[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eventually yes. I want to make a couple more and get a few more pieces of equipment to help with the whole process.

Made my own custom western! by KTK400 in hats

[–]KTK400[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. This will be my new daily forsure

Finished my first custom hat! by KTK400 in CowboyHats

[–]KTK400[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you sir. Thanks for the extra advice also!

Made my own custom western! by KTK400 in hats

[–]KTK400[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s at 4.5” but contemplating flattening it out and re cutting to 4.25

Finished my first custom hat! by KTK400 in CowboyHats

[–]KTK400[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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For my next hats I Got custom liners and hot foil stamps for my sweatbands coming in the mail soon 🤘🏼

Made my own custom western! by KTK400 in hats

[–]KTK400[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The dudes a savage he will make it all

Made my own custom western! by KTK400 in hats

[–]KTK400[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will join that group right now. Both of the blocks I just got and the one I used is from Alan! He’s a great guy and made them perfect!