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How can I make a hat out of felt?

For my social studies project, it is required that you dress as the man you are assigned, and therefore you have to wear a THREE POINTED hat. I have 5 pieces of black felt to use, and would prefer if I could make it stiff somehow, as well. Please give me a reasonable answer, I’m [...]

What info can you give me on buying a felt cowboy hat. I plan on buying one soon?

If you can afford to bye quality go with the best that you can.And bye Stetson and with as many X’s in it as possible. It will last you a life time.

Who’s the "man in the felt hat" in the book "The Phantom of the Opera"?

I honestly never paid a lot of attention to his brief appearances. I believe he’s generally called ‘the shade’
There is a discussion about him here:
http://www.phantomoftheopera.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=2671&forum=2&post_id=213992#forumpost213992

I have an outback hat made of rabbit fur felt. I would like to make the opening of the hat more oval.?

The felt is thick about 1/8 in. The shape causes pressure on my forhead and leaves a gap on the sides.
I take it that if the hat was the right shape, it would fit fine. If so, you can certainly change the shape. They make hat stretchers, but you can probably wing it [...]

does anyone know what spray paint to use to spray a felt hat?

Use a clothing dye, not spray paint.

Where can I find a Black felt mini top hat for dolls or for craft?

Please only places which are in the uk, dont want to buy from america.
try ebay

can a wool felt hat get wet?

i justed purchased a new cow boy hat it is a wool felt hat. can it get wet?
Standard Fur or Wool Felt Hat Care
The basic hat care tips here are:
1. never pick up your fedora by its pinch, otherwise it will lose its shape. As a matter of fact, the felt might actually split.
2. never [...]

I have a red brim felt hat and it got some dirt/ash stains on it lately.Any suggestions on how 2 get this out?

x-tra soft toothbrush and warm water. let it sit to dry. (put the water on the toothbrush, not the hat!)

Where is Vincent Van Gogh’s painting ”Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat” situated in now?

Where is the original painting now? What museum? Thank you in advance…
There are 2 paintings with this title.
The best known is;
Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat
http://www.expo-vangogh.com/painting/vg310.jpg
1888
44 x 37,5 cm
oil on canvas
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
There is also;
Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat
http://www.vangoghgallery.com/catalog/image.aspx?fn=images/0295.jpg
Oil on Canvas
Paris: Winter , 1886/87
Amsterdam Rijksmuseum
There are 2 others with similar titles, also in the Van [...]

I just bought an antique felt hat but it’s bent out of shape how do I fix it?

it must’ve been on a hook or something because the back is oblong instead of circular. I still see where the folds were and I tried folding it back but it didn’t stay. How can i reverse this?
Do you have a steam iron ? Work the felt hat over a few times. The bulge [...]