DIY hat block using expanding foam #2 (and blocking straw)

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This is part 2 of 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. There’s also a little bit about blocking straw.

Watch part 1 here:    • DIY hat block using expanding foam #1  

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→ Tools & Materials 1 ←
- small tub of water
- wood filler
- a selection of spatulas for the wood filler (I’m using some old plastic cards)
- face mask (because of the sanding)
- sanding block
- P80 sand paper
- old rag cloth
- measuring tape
- pencil and or sharpie marker
- clingfilm

→ Tools & Materials 2←
- headsize collar (I don’t have one, so I’m using a crown block)
- clingfilm
- Masking tape
- straw brim for blocking
- blocking string
- blocking pins
- large rubber band
- thimbles
- steamer
- non-toxic straw stiffener (I’m using Poly Vinyl Acetate (PVA) diluted 1 to 4 with water)
- paint brush
- Hair dryer (if you are impatient like me)
- Baking paper
- Iron

→ Suggested Suppliers ←
Your local hardware or DIY shop.

→ UK Wooden Hat Block Makers ←
https://heritagecrafts.org.uk/redlist...
https://www.hatblocks.co.uk/
https://www.hatblocksdirect.co.uk/
http://hatblockstore.co.uk/

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