DIY hat block using expanding foam #1
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 29. 06. 2024
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In this video Iâm 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.
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â Tools & Materials â
Mould to be copied
Gaffer/duct tape
Scissors
Newspaper
A release agent (I used Vaseline)
Old rag
Clingfilm (or not...?)
Tape measure/rulers
Safety goggles
Facemask
Disposable gloves
2 part liquid polyurethane foam
Disposable containers (I used yoghurt pots)
Stirring sticks
Scales
Craft knife
â Suggested Suppliers â
I like to shop around between all of these to see who has the best prices:
www.mbfg.co.uk/foam-hard.html
www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.u...
â Ellipsoid Volume Calculatorâ
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If you've enjoyed this video please like & subscribe đđ, this really helps me grow and reach a larger audience â€ïž I post new videos or do a live stream from my studio every week âšâšâš
You are brilliant! Boy, do you know your methods coldâŠfrom start to finish. I costume antique dolls of the 1860s-70s and your methods are applicable to any era of historic costuming. Thanks so much for showing us all how. Youâve made me fall in love with mid-20th c millinery too. So much fun.
A very good demonstration by someone engaging and passionate about their subjects. Absolutely loved it.â€
IIona, I am a seamstress and just started using CZcams a lot recently. I am new to hat and facinator making and really appreciate all your videos. Each one is very informative. This one I really liked learning how to block. favourite2023
You are very talented. It's inspiring me to try making some of these!
Well done! The second one was perfect, great technique.
What a marvelous hat! Thank you for your very detailed and interesting videos. I would love it if you also made videos about how hats are meant to fit, do they sit on whole head, or are attached like a fascinator, etc?
I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos! I shall add your request to my video schedule đ
i love that hat on you! Great hue and shape!
Loving your hat â€
Fans: FYI âgafferâ tape is not the same as duct tape; it seems to be used by theatrical lighting techs due to its unique properties and composition which differ from duct tape.
Thank you.
considering millinery as a fun craft this is great to get started! New subscriber!
Amazing!! Do share with me what you create. I have plenty of videos to get you started đđ
@@ByIlonaMillineryThank you! Yes i see that and I loved your hat week event VLOG! Oh I am just playing around with items I already have but I created a fabulous Butterfly fascinator just last week!
I need to know how you did the pre-blocked brim shape. Assuming one were starting from scratch, how would one first model the brim shape your pre-blocked wired buckram form is made from? (Maybe Iâm just confused, but do I sound like Iâm investigating the age-old âchicken or eggâ theory?đ).
I think I mentioned in the video that I had previously blocked the wool felt on a block of that shape. I didn't end up using that blocked brim for that hat I was making at the time because the white felt had some staining on it. So I kept it, and it came in useful for "cloning" that shape.
Came here to say that! I was like, did I miss a step??!?!
I use wood rasps to shape the foam. There are so many different ones. I can show you some of my favs if you would like.đ
Thank you! Yes, I figured out wood rasps existed for this video where I restored wooden hat blocks: czcams.com/video/Xjk6LFZ65K0/video.html
Very clever of you, but I think Iâll just buy one. Haha.
Good morning ma, I'm watching from Nigeria
Gosh, there is a lot of work in hat making. Can i just buy yiur finished workđâ€
Please Mom thanks I love it but what chemicals are you mixed to get it
What style hat are you wearing ??
amazing where you end up on youtube veryinteresting
Mmmm, forbidden cake
Very much a forbidden cake!!!
I have made edible hats though: czcams.com/video/nTmYxMJ6Esg/video.html
Could I do this to make a slightly teardrop button block?
Hello! I suggest the wire frame method would work better, here is a video about wire frame blocks: czcams.com/video/wj_xzdXD4wE/video.html
@@ByIlonaMillinery I would love to see you make a teardrop pill or a teardrop button!
how did you make the mould?
Hello, I happened to have an old brim I had blocked ages ago lying around and wanted to copy it. But you can apply this technique to any shape - a plant pot, a fruit bowl, or what ever else you can think of!
Have you got old blocks to sell to me. I have only got one block that our tuitor sold to me
Hello Elizabeth, I do not sell any blocks, but if you are looking to buy a hat, please visit my website: www.byilona.co.uk/
Hi, This is just a comment for the Mighty Algorithm of CZcams. I hope it helps a little. By the way your hat i beautiful. Yours, Ann
Many thanks! đ„°
What you don't like pls sell it to me. I am watching what you are doing as well.
Hello Elizabeth! If you are looking for extra help on your millinery journey please consider signing up to my patreon: www.patreon.com/ByIlonaMillinery
Hi.Fobyou offer lessons?
Hello! I will be offering lessons soon! Please sign up to my mailing list to hear about them when they go live: www.byilona.co.uk/mailing-list/
Not worth the hat. I will never make a hat with this kind of mess
What style hat are you wearing ??
Hi Kay, I would call it a flat top crown with a large mushroom brim. I talk more about it in this video: czcams.com/video/KZtV6cDIc3s/video.html