Question on a felt hat!

[Catawba Kate]

I have a felt hat that I am going to redecorate for my 1879 dress. The felt is soft but it's not floppy. It's just soft enough that when I press my finger in to the crown it leaves a dent. Has anyone ever used anything to stiffen felt? Instructions please???:beg

[Lady Fleur]

Mix clear Gelatin in warm water(needs to feel slimy but not thick and spray lightly on the felt allow to dry you can do it several times if it is not stiff enough.. i have dunked it in a bath of the stuff but then it is REALLY HARD

[Catawba Kate]

Wow, who would have thought? Thank you Fleur that sounds easy enough!!!:tban :tban

[Lady Fleur]

Gelatine Hat Sizing Microwave Instructions

This recipe for
20 plus hats if applied light or
10 plus hats if applied heavy.
Amounts may vary greatly.

2 tablespoons gelatine
Add 3/4 cup boiling water, stir
Microwave until disolved, mix.
Add 3/4 cup cold water, stir

Pour into a spray bottle.(available at most grocery stores). Spray onto straw, inside and out
before blocking. For heavy application spray again after blocked.

For felt, spray on the inside only before steaming and blocking. If spraying a double velour wipe into plush with a clean dry cloth. Brush velour after blocking while still damp on the block to avoid an uneven look.

[Lady Fleur]

You can freeze the excess and warm it to use again!

[Bloomin']

Great info Fleur! But stay away from the flavored gelatin unless you want to smell like a strawberry when the sun hits you!!:rofl

[Lady Fleur]

:go :lool :beg unless your name is strawberry shortcake it might work... plus the red will stain unless ya want that shade of red hair?