This is part 2 of experimenting with polyurethane foam (PU foam/expanding foam) to make a DIY hat block. Whilst I would always recommend buying a wooden hat block directly from a hat block maker, not everyone has the money to afford this when just starting out. There’s also a little bit about blocking straw.
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Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/GreX46wMV5w
Tools & Materials 1
- Small tub of water
- Wood filler
- Selection of spatulas for the wood filler (I’m using some old plastic cards)
- Face mask (because of the sanding)
- Sanding block
- P80 sand paper
- Old rag cloth
- Measuring tape
- Pencil and or sharpie marker
- Clingfilm
Tools & Materials 2
- Headsize collar (I don’t have one, so I’m using a crown block)
- Clingfilm
- Masking tape
- Straw brim for blocking
- Blocking string
- Blocking pins
- Large rubber band
- Thimbles
- Steamer
- Non-toxic straw stiffener (I’m using Poly Vinyl Acetate (PVA) diluted 1 to 4 with water)
- Paint brush
- Hair dryer (if you are impatient like me)
- Baking paper
- Iron
Suggested Suppliers
- Your local hardware or DIY shop.
UK Wooden Hat Block Makers
https://heritagecrafts.org.uk/redlist/categories-of-risk/
