Stone hat » felt hat

Regular cleaning of black felt show hat?

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:29:07 +0000

Those of you that show western, how do you clean your show hats (felt) after shows? I can take mine to the tack shop to be cleaned/re-shaped, and do, but just for a basic cleaning after a show, what do you do to get the dust off and keep the hat looking good? Our open show season just started, which means we’ll be showing every other weekend just about. The arena we show in the most is extremely dusty, and my hat looks like it’s tan instead of black. Before big shows, or every so often, it’s not a big deal to get it professionally cleaned and re-shaped as needed. But I don’t want to have to do that after/before every open show every other weekend. I’ve been just brushing/dusting it off, but if there’s a better way to do it that keeps it looking good and doesn’t ruin the shape of it, please share .
They steam it to give it the proper shape, so don’t worry, I wouldn’t steam it myself–when it loses its shape I’ll bring it back to be professionally reshaped. I’m mostly concerned about the dust and was hoping there was a product that would be better than just brushing it off but wouldn’t damage the hat. My mom has a hat brush like someone posted so I’ll try that–I forgot about a lint roller, those work pretty well too. Thanks for the ideas.

Ugh..i go through the same thing during shows, Its a pain! Besides getting it steamed before big shows, I use this sponge I get at my tackstore..you sweep it on the opposite direction, kinda hard and it workds pretty good on lifting dust and hair off. Also I have seen some people using sham wow type of clothes.
heres a link to the sponge:
http://www.sstack.com/apparelboots_western-apparel_hatscarriers/hat-cleaning-sponge/
heres a brush that ive seen some people use (i never have)
http://www.sstack.com/apparelboots_western-apparel_hatscarriers/m-f-brim-brush/

hope this helps! Good luck at all the shows )

Have you ever felt like throwing a hat way up in the air because life is so good?

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:06:22 +0000

Once….But reality has slapped me in the face kicked me in the balls and is now pissing on me while I’m down. So lately no. If I had a hat I would set it on fire right now.

HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY…LET’S DRINK COOL AIDE EVERYONE!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!

Dang…I guess misery does love company
WAKA WAKA!!!!

What kind of hat is harder wearing: fur felt or wool felt?

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:43:16 +0000

Wool Felt I have several and they have been around for 40 years I have one black top hat that is made out of beaver fur and i kind of baby it it seems more brittle .

where can i find a fake alligator skin hat cheap?

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:35:56 +0000

I’m trying to make slash’s hat but i cant seem to find a good fake alligator skin hat that’s not like $400. I have also considered covering a felt hat with fake alligator skin, but i cant find the skin or the hat (in the right shape that’s not $400 as well)
oops my bad- i should’ve been clearer, i meant a top hat

here is the link~
http://www.jewelrybase.com/home.php?cat=232&catexp=232
kinds brand hat~
hope it can be helpful~

Do you as an atheist feel hat a Christian is wasting their lives with religion?

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:14:31 +0000

Even if they are happier even if it is a "fairy tale" to you?

Happier than what? How would they know they were "happier" without having something to compare it against?

Yes, I do feel religious people are wasting their lives. Just think how much better the world could be if we invested all that time, energy and money in good works instead, like education, medicine, fighting poverty and inequality.

How do i steam a cowboy hat without distroying its shape. p.s. its a felt hat.?

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:07:09 +0000

Steaming a felt hat will hurt it’s shape. When people make felt hats they make them maliable by using steam.
I’m not sure why you want to steam it? If you want it cleaned take it to someone who specializes in that.

how do i repair a small hole or tear in my felt hat?

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:46:05 +0000

SUPER GLUE GEL will work for a tear. For a hole, scrape some the material from inside the hat and use it to fill in the hole. Hold a small piece of cloth over the hole from inside. On the out side apply the glue and add the lose material to fill in. Good Luck

how do i clean a felt hat?

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:24:51 +0000

Get a hat brush and brush any exccess dirt off of it. Then try some steam. Be careful not to mis shape it, but the steam will loosen any other dirt and soil off and you should be able to brush it off.

How should a cowboy hat be rolled (the brim)?

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:43:38 +0000

Should the roll be a deep roll or a slight roll? Is there a specific reason for the different types of rolls? Is using steam the best way to roll a wool felt hat?

I always rolled my hats differently. I have different roles for different hats. don’t think there is any specific meaning to it. Just what I like.
Steam is the best way but you have to work slow and don’t overdo it or you will damage the felt. Just a little at a time and then let it sit and then go back to it.

whats the best way to steam a wide brimmed, felt dress hat?

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:56:03 +0000

id like to get it to its original shape or put it in a shape that i want

Take it and have it professionally done!! It will save you alot of money in the long run.