Make your own Wet Felt Hat Block

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5 жыл бұрын

Timelapse showing the process to make a craft foam hat block for wet felting. I have used only a carving knife, sandpaper & a sanding block to show that almost anyone could make their own serviceable custom hat block with the simplest of tools - if you do have access to more tools then it makes sense to use them! The rigid craft foam works well as a wet felt hat block and will last well providing reasonable care is taken. Total time to make this was around 40 minutes, although it will be worth taking more time if you are not used to such tasks. once you have carved the initial shape the process feels a bit like felting! Take care using the knife, always cutting away from you. Search eBay or internet for 'blue craft foam'. More info here: • How to make a Wet Felt...

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@PatrickDustman 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, really enjoyed that today. Thank you for uplaoding. SurvivalAustria

@donutpanic 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Happy New Year!

@CKDoss-vu8du 4 ай бұрын

Cool

@michaelgrahamdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

What the Measurements you mark in the top and sides when making the crown? Thank you for the Awesome videos 🙏🏽

@donutpanic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael. Thanks for your comment. I think I just finger gauged what felt right at the time! Probably about 35 mm / 1 3/8" ish. The beauty of the foam is that you can easily tweak it even while blocking your hat. I've just watched your furniture video - fantastic!

@michaelgrahamdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

@@donutpanic thank you for the reply and the compliment, I almost forgot I posted that video. Haha

@skumbuzomnisi8809 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys. Im quiet interested Int this art. Been searching for courses but had no luck in finding one. Do you guys know of any place where I can aquire this art?

@donutpanic 4 жыл бұрын

....you can watch my videos!

@skumbuzomnisi8809 4 жыл бұрын

@@donutpanic Thanks

@greatwhitenorthcanada9600 2 жыл бұрын

Can you provide a web link for where to get that particular type of foam. An ebay search doesn't narrow it down very much. Greatly appreciated.

@donutpanic 2 жыл бұрын

Panelsystems.co.uk here, not much help in Canada. Extruded polystyrene. Search insulation suppliers.

@donutpanic 2 жыл бұрын

www.dupont.com/brands/styrofoam.html

@picturesteve398 5 ай бұрын

If I want my hat to eventually fit a person with a 59 head, do I make the block to 60 to allow for the sweatband? thx

@donutpanic 5 ай бұрын

I'd make it to 59, then make the sweatband to the exact size. The felt will have enough give when you sew the band in.

@picturesteve398 5 ай бұрын

@@donutpanic I also see that you use a very thin sweatband material. I will be using leather not sure if that makes any difference in your response. thx for your reply

@donutpanic 5 ай бұрын

@picturesteve398 I suspected that would be the case! Perhaps size the sweatband to start with, measure its outside diameter and make the block to that size. I suspect though that you'll be better off needing to expand the felt a little rather than trying to lose some excess when sewing in the band.

@Marcusblade 4 жыл бұрын

how does that hold up pulling the felt over the foam seems like it would not stand up to lots of pulling and tugging to shape a Hat .

@donutpanic 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Marcus. They are for wet felting rather than blocking a pre-made felt hood. They are tougher than they look though! Have a look at this kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l72Va6l-ndrLoKs.html

@monicasmadeinmaine1114 11 ай бұрын

Where is the pattern piece from? Thank you!

@monicasmadeinmaine1114 11 ай бұрын

I see! Melly Sews!

@mvmyre 5 жыл бұрын

What kind of craft foam?

@donutpanic 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Martha. I have just unearthed the original packaging to check and it is simply called craft foam. Mine is from panel systems in Sheffield, England, but if you search on eBay or the web for 'blue craft foam' you should find some easily enough. There is a bit more detail on hat blocks here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9-Rn6Zkvqq2oIk.html Looking forward to seeing your hats!

@mvmyre 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply!

@Shrimp_Insurance 5 жыл бұрын

You can also find similar foam at home depot or lowes (if you have one near you), it's insulation foam so you get a big sheet for around $20, it comes 1-2 inches thick so you'll have to stack a couple of pieces and glue them together (spray adhesive works best) to get the height, once done it'll carve the same. We use this method all the time when making stage props Edit: it comes in blue and pink but they are essentially the same thing

@mvmyre 5 жыл бұрын

Wolfy100 Thanks!

@Shrimp_Insurance 5 жыл бұрын

@@mvmyre No problem!