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Getting hats to shine
Thank you. I’ll try elsewhere. Obviously a few feathers are getting ruffled here from a simple process question. -
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Getting hats to shine
I see the term "mercurized" describing the hats, but Google only comes up with "mercerized" like w cotton. Any idea what mercurized is? Maybe in the old days, mercury was used to create the effect? -
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Getting hats to shine
Thank you, I'll give it a try. From my research it is looking like the answer will be a wax/oil hybrid. No special event, I just like the look Mamoa rocks and wanted something different to hit the town with. -
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Getting hats to shine
I believe he makes them from scratch and doesn’t destroy actual vintage ones. -
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Getting hats to shine
Yes. Thats the look I’m trying to get similar to the ones Foxx makes for Jason Mamoa -
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Getting hats to shine
I tried that exact Otter wax but all it did was make the black duller. Also it was very pasty and rubbed off easily. I would think grease would also rub off on everything so it must be something that stays on and is also flexible. I think some type of varnish might work, but as soon the hat is... -
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Getting hats to shine
Does anyone know how to get the super shiny effect on fur felt hats like numerous ones by Gunner Foxx? I’ve looked up mercurized fur but can’t find anything. Could it possibly be a sprayed on acrylic or wax? Thank you.
