Captain Robert Rackam Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Does anyone know where someone can puchase hatters felt. Websites, addresses and phone numbers welcome. Also, since I have never puchased hatters felt before, how much does this stuff cost? "Yes, I am a PIRATE (over) 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder there's nothin' to plunder I'm an over 40 victim of fate.... Arriving too late, arriving too late." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I think you need to learn the lingo of what you are looking for first... I don't mean this to be a slight... I am just trying to help. Depending on what you what to do with them.... For Example... Make a Tricorn... Try Searching/Googling Fur Felt Hoods or capelines Those are are "shaped" wool felt bodies. Check here too http://www.hatsuk.com/hatsuk/hatsukhtml/bible/feltmanu.htm as it will give you some more ideas. Here is a hood Here is a capeline Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Robert Rackam Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the information. I already knew about hat blanks, hoods, capelines and the like. I'm looking to buy flat felt that I plan to form into a tricorn. Ive already done this with craft felt. Glued pieces together and it came out pretty good, but a little too hard due to the glue. (See pic below) So now I wish to try my hand with Hatters felt (this still may not be the correct term). Felt that I expect is 2-3 times thicker than craft felt. Edited January 21, 2010 by Captain Robert Rackam "Yes, I am a PIRATE (over) 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder there's nothin' to plunder I'm an over 40 victim of fate.... Arriving too late, arriving too late." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I would expect that most craft felt is acrylic, or at least some part synthetic. My guess is that you want a brim like a donut with hole, and then "sew in" a dome? interesting. If you really want to delve into the hat craft, I still think you should get some caplines and then a hat block for the size(s) you intend to make. A friend made his own block by cutting circles of 1" thick plywood and gluing them together. Fortunately, for our period. Hats were "round" and not oval/headshaped back then. cut a plywood donut to slip on top of the block to help shape, and with a little steam/heat/pressure, you'll be on your way. I think you can still order hat blocks... but they are pricey. http://www.hatblocks.co.uk/ Wool Felt http://www.localharvest.org/jacob-wool-felt-dark-gray-C13654?r=fr http://www.sefelt.com/ Good luck regardless Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Robert Rackam Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thank you for the advice GOF. I think I'm at least heading in the right direction. "Yes, I am a PIRATE (over) 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder there's nothin' to plunder I'm an over 40 victim of fate.... Arriving too late, arriving too late." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBarbossa Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Sorry this be a tad late... But here is a good place, too. They offer all sorts of items hat related: Hats by Leko - hat supply ~Lady B Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Robert Rackam Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hats by Leko seems to be what I'm looking for. I still want to try this from flat felt, but I like the colorchoices from this place. All of the other places have basic brown, black and grey but Hats by Leko has many more colors. I think I'm going with Merlot and Gold and perhaps an Avocado. I'm sure thay are not period colors but I think they will look awesome. "Yes, I am a PIRATE (over) 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder there's nothin' to plunder I'm an over 40 victim of fate.... Arriving too late, arriving too late." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBarbossa Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Hats by Leko seems to be what I'm looking for. I still want to try this from flat felt, but I like the colorchoices from this place. All of the other places have basic brown, black and grey but Hats by Leko has many more colors. I think I'm going with Merlot and Gold and perhaps an Avocado. I'm sure thay are not period colors but I think they will look awesome. That's the awesome thing about this vendor. They've been around a while... a wide selection... get the molded hats or just the felt, whatever variety it is. I just haven't had the coinage to obtain any of the hats. I wish you luck. Please do a review if you order from them. :) ~Lady B Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historyfanatic Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 If you want the RIGHT stuff, which is hand-felted flat felt, (it's not cheap but soooo worth it!) Heart Felt Creations makes the best felt. I'll try to find their recent contact info for you. Also, for affordable hat "blocks", try these: Hatshapers I haven't tried using these forms with the handmade felt, but with capelines, it's awesome!!! Just soak the hat in hot water, shape it around the mold by working and stretching the capeline, then finish with a hot iron. Let dry and then coat with a thin mixture of real shellac mixed with denatured alcohol. This site has some good stuff too: All Fiber Arts Y.M.H.S., Nathanael Logsdon Militia Captain, Merchant Sailor, Tailor, Brewer, Gunrunner and Occassional Pirate... www.piratesofpaynetown.org www.taylor-rosehistorical.com www.ladywashington.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historyfanatic Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Here's the website for the company I was talking about: Heart Felt Creations Y.M.H.S., Nathanael Logsdon Militia Captain, Merchant Sailor, Tailor, Brewer, Gunrunner and Occassional Pirate... www.piratesofpaynetown.org www.taylor-rosehistorical.com www.ladywashington.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Robert Rackam Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 So I just ordered 5 hat blanks from Hats by Leko (colors: Merlot, Gold, Rust, Black, Dark Green) Made my own hat block and plan on trying to create some really impressive head pieces. Thank you t all that advised me. will keep you posted on my progress. "Yes, I am a PIRATE (over) 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder there's nothin' to plunder I'm an over 40 victim of fate.... Arriving too late, arriving too late." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 If you're working with flat felt, you're like 3 steps ahead of making your own felt. Wool Batting, some bubble wrap, water and soap and you're off! "Without caffine, I'd have no personality at all" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Robert Rackam Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 If you're working with flat felt, you're like 3 steps ahead of making your own felt. Wool Batting, some bubble wrap, water and soap and you're off! Don't know if I'm ready to make my own felt yet, but if things go well with the hat blanks, I may get up the nerve to try it. "Yes, I am a PIRATE (over) 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder there's nothin' to plunder I'm an over 40 victim of fate.... Arriving too late, arriving too late." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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