New Hat

[Desert Rat]

I picked a new hat this morning at a local event. It's much thinner/lighter than my old hat (10yrs) and the brim feels very flimsy. I'm thinking it needs a trip to the hatter to get blocked and maybe that will stiffen up the brim. I did my old hat a few years ago and it made a big difference but it is definately heavier. My question is there a way I can acheive the same results here at home?

Thanks

 

[Norskie]

I remember something about felt hats and shellac. Beyond that, you're on your own. :grin:
Moose

 

[spottedpony]

Hat shops have a stiffener they use, though i dont know what it is, and i do remember seeing spray cans of "hat stiffener" in PFI a while back. maybe google that term & see what you find?

 

[Deadeye]

Spray starch. Put a kettle of water on the stove,
direct the steam on the hat and bend it however you want it, spray starch it and hold it that way til it dries.

 

[john s mosby]

I've used a water proofing spray on hats before. I can't remember the name of it, got it at a clothing store years ago. It made it pretty stiff.
Not much help but you might look around and find some. Good luck.

 

[jethro224]

Back in the 80's a guy working at the western store told me to use hair spray. It worked.