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  1. Melkat88

    Sourcing Hat Bodies Wool, Straw, Blends?

    Not too bad. Thank you!!! Maybe it'll be back in stock. Another pictures. This is the color I'm looking for. A matching hat for the chaps and outfit. But I wasn't too lucky until now...:(
  2. Melkat88

    Sourcing Hat Bodies Wool, Straw, Blends?

    Help!! Can anybody help me out where I can find a medium brown color but with subtle auburn undertone? Beaver would be not necessary, 100% felt is totally fine. But I'm not able to find this color... :confused:;):):):):confused:
  3. Melkat88

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Has anyone of you guys a good source for tiny hat buckles for my western hats? Needs to ship to Europe! <3
  4. Melkat88

    Der verrückte Hutmacher

    Der verrückte Hutmacher
  5. Melkat88

    Half Sizes? How do you handle those?

    I used the smaller block now and managed to 'form' it afterwards with my hands a little bit bigger. Also the shape got well. We'll see if it fitts my friend... :D A conformateur would be my dream but maybe someday:)
  6. Melkat88

    Half Sizes? How do you handle those?

    Hi everyone, I love this lounge and you all with all your amazing wisdom. I have come to the problemof half sizes (working with the metric system) I need to make a hat with a 56,5 cm head size...I have a 58 cm hat block but this would be to big. Getting a 57 would be to small? When the...
  7. Melkat88

    Hat making?? Learning Millinery..

    Perfect! I think i need to start collecting band blocks...thats the best way for me I think. It always not easy with oval heads or extremly round...fitting is an art itself, I've got that feeling. I have now a loooot of half sizes 56,5 cm and so on...how do you handle those. Thanks for the...
  8. Melkat88

    Hat making?? Learning Millinery..

    Hi, great question and answers. I'm trying to perfect my fitting-skills too. With this sample, how long would you cut the sweatband then? And which angle do you cut it? Greetz to y'all!!
  9. Melkat88

    HNC Hatworks (formerly known as Agnoulita Hats)

    Thanks for the quick reply I would buy a western quality but wasn’t able to find a supplier with this amount of colors. I already get some from millinerywarehouse and such but there is no raspberry or pistachio, and crazy colors like this. This is the problem. I got my shellac from Leko so I...
  10. Melkat88

    HNC Hatworks (formerly known as Agnoulita Hats)

    Hi everyone I did order 1-2 hats because of the amazing colors. But is there any way to get those stiff for a classic western hat? Or is it unrealistic? I’m also still looking for a stiffener that makes NO STAINS I bought powder in the states and mixed with alcohol and also tried with water...
  11. Melkat88

    Ask a question, get an answer

    ok. I'm gonna try this. I used leko and I think its great but maybe I used the wrong and too cheap iso...:(
  12. Melkat88

    Ask a question, get an answer

    I used 90% but not like for medical use, so it shouldnt be as 'clean' as maybe needed. I'll try one from the pharmacy...
  13. Melkat88

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Yes, I learned this the hard way too...gettin mine from an Arts & Craft Store.
  14. Melkat88

    New Member to the Hat Forum

    You're making me blush :) But THANK YOU <3
  15. Melkat88

    New Member to the Hat Forum

    Thank you Belfastboy :) I will try this out immideatly. ...and I did by now. Now I'll wait for them to arrive soon. And hopefully it won't take too long.
  16. Melkat88

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    Does anybody know why my hat stiffener leaves marks and bleaches sometimes my colors? :( It's really nasty sometimes. I tried with and without iso alcohol...but still the same. :eek: I use the hydrolac Powder and a regular Shellac. No difference...:( Left spots on a brown and yellow-ish hat...
  17. Melkat88

    New Member to the Hat Forum

    I'm glad you're having me :D And I'm sure we're gonna have a great time! I will shop the pink and pale colors capelines nowbody of you guys wants... :D:D:D
  18. Melkat88

    New Member to the Hat Forum

    Thank you <3 I appreciate! Yes, Berlin is totally great and the people are veeeeery unique here in Germany. Very creative with words and their way to talk. It's hilarious! :)
  19. Melkat88

    New Member to the Hat Forum

    Hey guys, I would also like to take the chance to introduce myself. Especially because I already got some great help in a posting. So, let's start: I'm a rookie! Here and also in the hatmaker world.:) I'm living in Berlin, Germany. Enjoying the big city life, as well as our horse ranch one hour...
  20. Melkat88

    Brim Cutter?

    To me it looks like candy! :D

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