Author Topic: Anyone used a milliners hat block? (Read 3652 times)

Bionic · « **on:** August 19, 2012, 08:19:35 pm »

When I eventually get round to felting I would like to try to make a felted hat but think I would need a hat block. Has anyone ever used one and if so any suggestions where to get one?
Wooden ones are very expensive.
Sally

Fleecewife · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2012, 11:47:06 pm »

I think you can get polystyrene ones from craft - ie spinning/felting - suppliers. They do feet too for slippers. I think Scottish Fibres has, or had, them, but anyone should.

smithycraft · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2012, 06:50:17 am »

I make felted hats and I have a polystyrene head which I use to display them. They are not much good for shaping as the neck snaps easily - mine is now glued.

What I have found useful is an upturned demijohn which I stand in a pot.

Bionic · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2012, 11:54:02 am »

I have looked at the polystyrene heads and was thinking that they might not be up to the job.
This is polystyrene but looks more like the sort of thing I want. The only problem is its in Poland.
I will keep looking for a wooden one but if I can't find one might bite the bullet and try the Polish one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110930703164?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

smithycraft · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2012, 01:30:34 pm »

How about this one:

http://www.gilliangladrag.co.uk/products/hat-blocks-slipper-lasts/hat-block-for-feltmaking-6162.html

Bionic · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2012, 02:25:03 pm »

Thats exactly what I want. I trawled the internet for hours yesterday and couldn't find anything (other than Poland). I am going to order one. Thankyou so much. I might order slipper lasts too

Sally