This is a great hat block set that you can use to create fedora and trilby style hats or caps. The oval crown block can be used with other brim block to create a variety of hats (cloche, bowlers, sun hat etc.). This brim block is called a flip brim as you block the material (felt, straw etc.) over the brim block, down the sides and then flip up the sides to get a turned-up brim. This is an oval brim block, about 26cm (10.2″) long, 6cm (2.4″) wide in the front. After blocking you can cut and shape the material to get different width and style of brim. You can also use this design to make lovely caps (see last picture).
The crown block has an oval outline and domed tip. You can use this crown block for many different hat designs:
– caps (see last picture)
– fedoras – firstly you will have to block the material as usual and then create the dents typical to fedoras
– cloche hats, bowlers, floppy brim sun hats etc. – just use any kind of brim block that works with oval crown blocks.
NOTE: the hats seen in the pictures are not included in the listing.
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All of our hat blocks are covered with 2-3 layers of varnish for protection. See our blog post How to take care of your hat blocks.
The pictures show a sample item. Each item is hand made in the needed size, but there can be some variation in the natural color and grain of the wood.
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Are you looking for a different shape or size hat block? We are a small family business specialized in making hat blocks. Contact me and we will discuss your needs.
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