Hat Block Hack Fedora Style Block from Sawdust & Glue

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5 жыл бұрын

This is the first of a series of "Hat Block Hacks".
Experimental hat blocks made from easy to find, inexpensive materials, that you can make at home. They aren't perfect by any means. But if you are creative, handy, thrifty or just want to be, then there maybe some ideas here for you.
In this video I'll show you how I made a hat block out of an old hat, wood glue, sawdust & a sealer. It cost under 20 bucks. The time to make the faux block was around an hour or effort. Most of the time was waiting for the products to dry.

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@cmweir62 Жыл бұрын

SO CLEVER!!! Thank you - hat blocks are SO expensive!

@bodyofknowledge101 Жыл бұрын

Yes. Thinking outside of the box, with materials at hand was how I started. I still have these sawdust forms and they are still very sturdy.

@Moonpiedeb 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing! Thank you!

@Moonlight-kp7lu 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@bodyofknowledge101 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@carolynlance5323 3 жыл бұрын

You're awesome !!!! Thank you very much

@bodyofknowledge101 3 жыл бұрын

I'm working on it. Thanks ! And you are welcome.

@missioncreekfarm7715 4 жыл бұрын

I have been using an electric knife to carve closed cell foam insulation. Hat blocks are a challenge, but so crucial. Thanks for the video!

@bodyofknowledge101 4 жыл бұрын

Cool. Good idea. Why don't you make a short video ? I'm sure others would love to see your approach.

@missioncreekfarm7715 4 жыл бұрын

@@bodyofknowledge101 I will be in my studio tomorrow cutting a new hat block and maybe some shoe lasts, so will try to remember to take my phone. I like to leave it behind so I'm not distracted.

@bodyofknowledge101 4 жыл бұрын

@@missioncreekfarm7715 Turn the ringer off. I've been pondering shoes lasts as well. I often find them at the thrift stores. I look forward to seeing your projects.

@kwari1120 2 жыл бұрын

😍

@silvizwarts1456 4 жыл бұрын

ok, I bought all the things I need. Only made a mistake the wood lacquer it's on acryl-based hope it works to.. my first layer is drying;))

@bodyofknowledge101 4 жыл бұрын

That's cool. It took about a day or so for each layer to dry when I tried it. Many layers of sawdust. I didn't, but should have sealed the inside with a product (glue/sealant) as a bit of loose wood dust flakes off. I made one hat on the form I made. The block held up pretty well. On my second attempt on the same block, I noticed the block softned a bit, so another layer of sawdust (inside) or hardener on the outside might solve that problem.

@joshualawrence7937 4 жыл бұрын

I love this Idea and I am definitely going to give it a try! I do have a question though. In one of your videos your in front of a bunch of styling blocks. I am wondering where I could find some I could purchase. I appreciate any info or advice you could offer, Thank You!

@bodyofknowledge101 3 жыл бұрын

My partner makes the blocks you see in the videos. For Your Head. Ebay also has a wide selection. There are a few hat block makers in UK, Australia and probably a few in the states also. ManHatco is one.