How do you even get the shape to start with? Just a normal sheet of felt? Block it and then cut a circle? Also what style hat is that, that you're wearing?
I recall back in the 1960s on Monday nights was Scouts. I ironed my shirt. scarf and lastly was my Stetson. Now at 70 it's just too over loosing it expensive to own a Stetson. My last Stetson is at the bottom of OKANAGAN LAKE B.C. I hope something enjoys it; I'm still pissed after loosing it long ago. THANKS. Alberta Canada
This was very interesting. One thing I love about youtube is I learn about random things and today it was hat making. I'm a big fan of wool felt, it's cool to learn about other fibers used for felt. Much love ❤️
What a wonderful skill to keep. I wish you the best on your dream for being #1 Canadian hat designer. I will be following you. My Father and Grandparents were very happy hat wearing people. We would take a trip to go and get their hats.
Hello from Texas, I do my own hat cleaning and shaping myself, you do great work by the way. I will try the flame technique on my hats and see how it works.
I like your hat style you have on ,would i describe it as an open crown with short brim ,edge rolled up ? I currently wear open crown large flat brim . May wear one like yours going forward .good video
That was exactly what I was going to ask. Does he make his own felt and how or buy blanks of some sort? What are the blanks called and where do they come from
quindi se ho capito bene , lui usa modellare il capello con semplice vapore , e acqua giusto ? ( non capisco molto bene l' inglese per questo chiedo 😅 )
I have a felt Tiller by Brixton. It is super soft i want it stff stiff stiff (dats wut she said) how do I do dat? Do you use chemical stiffener? Starch? Steam? Enquiring minds want to know!
How come my hat looks so dirty and oily ? I sprayed red diesel on it before I lit it on fire I kinda smoldered awhile and put off lots of smoke . Now it’s filthy and stinks terrible.
Pretty much all custom hatters use the same Winchester hat bodies. I have yet to be impressed with their quality. You have to do more than just block the hat. Most hatters iron the crown and brim on the block/flange. I think it takes more than that though. Ive experimented with baking a damp hat in the oven on the block at low temps until dry and I've seen remarkable felt stability doing this. If I made hats for a business I'd look further into this for sure. If you simply block a raw body, it'll shrink and taper quickly after wet weather.
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There is a lot that goes into making a custom hat! It is truly an art... beautifully done!
Great talk. Truly hand made. That makes it special.
How do you even get the shape to start with? Just a normal sheet of felt? Block it and then cut a circle? Also what style hat is that, that you're wearing?
Massively well done. Proof that you don’t have to have a 1900s conformitor or formillion. Just quality felt, know how, and patience.
I just love handcrafting! Thanks for sharing 😊
I recall back in the 1960s on Monday nights was Scouts. I ironed my shirt. scarf and lastly was my Stetson. Now at 70 it's just too over loosing it expensive to own a Stetson. My last Stetson is at the bottom of OKANAGAN LAKE B.C. I hope something enjoys it; I'm still pissed after loosing it long ago. THANKS. Alberta Canada
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That light the hat was amazing
This was very interesting. One thing I love about youtube is I learn about random things and today it was hat making. I'm a big fan of wool felt, it's cool to learn about other fibers used for felt. Much love ❤️
Absolutely beautiful video, so inspired.
I enjoyed watching this, thank you
Amazing skill and quality. Thank you for sharing this video.
Thank you that was very interesting. God bless you and your family.
What a wonderful skill to keep. I wish you the best on your dream for being #1 Canadian hat designer. I will be following you. My Father and Grandparents were very happy hat wearing people. We would take a trip to go and get their hats.
Great video! It reminds me that I have to get mine cleaned👍
GREAT JOB !!!!
( wish You'd come to Tennessee to make hats )
You can order them and he will ship to you
From a Texas rancher nice hats amigo
That isa fantastic looking cowboy hat! Great colors!
Those hats are so dope were do you get the hats from and what material are they
I really like the hat he’s wearing, it looks the the cowboy painter Charlie Russell’s hat
This is amazing.
Thank you, very fascinating! I like he tells some tips and explains what he does and why, it really helps!!!
Hello from Texas,
I do my own hat cleaning and shaping myself, you do great work by the way. I will try the flame technique on my hats and see how it works.
I like your hat style you have on ,would i describe it as an open crown with short brim ,edge rolled up ? I currently wear open crown large flat brim . May wear one like yours going forward .good video
Made in Canada and World class!!
I love to buy your hat one of these days
Great explanation on how it’s done. But where do you get beaver/rabbit hat blanks to even start the process?
That was exactly what I was going to ask. Does he make his own felt and how or buy blanks of some sort? What are the blanks called and where do they come from
Beautiful work
What grit do you use to sand the hats? This is amazing and I had no idea you sanded professional hats
He makes some SMOKING hats.
I wear a hat almost every day, I want one of these
What are you spraying on your hat before you set fire to it?
Great work, you have wonderful skills , can you tell me where to buy the hat supplies, blocks, flanges etc!
Hi mate! what kind of alcohol do you use to burn your hats? cheers and keep it up!
Beautiful
I struggle to understand why so many people want a cattleman's style hat. So many interesting styles to be had.
Wow so amazing, Where did you get the hat blocks from that say RA? very cool shop
I saw fire. I come to video. I press like.
Very very cool!
I love cowboy hats and always reshape them after I purchase them. Broken in sombreros are the best.
I am wondering. When creating the block, do you account for the band material, or is it the band material that keeps it snug.
I like it
What do you use on a old cowboy hat to clean it!!
great job
do you buy the hats already formed with the bump?
quindi se ho capito bene , lui usa modellare il capello con semplice vapore , e acqua giusto ?
( non capisco molto bene l' inglese per questo chiedo 😅 )
Are you using fabreeze or is it isopropyl alcohol
Very cool, thank you
Love it!
where do you buy the base hat I want to get into cowboy hat making
What style of block is that? I’m trying to get an idea on what style is mostly used in western hats. Like 51,52?
What do you spray on the hat when you light it on fire?
I have a felt Tiller by Brixton. It is super soft i want it stff stiff stiff (dats wut she said) how do I do dat? Do you use chemical stiffener? Starch? Steam? Enquiring minds want to know!
Hey, really love your work! :) can I ask which paper grids you are using for sanding ?
facebook.com/prairiewindhatworks2018/
Contact Sampson. This is his Facebook page
I’m going to need to stop by here and get myself a working hat.
How did you attach the liner?
Super interesting. I came here because I want a boss of the plains hat but 250 os crazy for a hat when you're a poor like me lol
Felt this
Great video. Too bad there's no way to contact you or shop your hats if we don't use facebook.
Do you want his contact info?
Your Link only takes me to Facebook, not your specific Facebook page(?) - can’t find it.
Wow. New to hats. Where do you get felt?
He orders it out of the states. Not exactly sure where.
You built my mom and dad a hat
Hi would love a hat what is cost and do you ship over seas? Thanks
Click on the link in the description and contact Sampson
What type/thickness of felt are you using?
How come my hat looks so dirty and oily ? I sprayed red diesel on it before I lit it on fire I kinda smoldered awhile and put off lots of smoke . Now it’s filthy and stinks terrible.
How may someone contact you about a hat?
Give Sampson a call or text at +1 (403) 629-5625
Where in Canada is this?
Southern Alberta but he ships hats world wide
Where do you get the felt? Is it beaver or wool?
The better quality felt is beaver, the lesser is rabbit. It is ordered out of the states
Thank you! Who is the supplier? I’d like to order as well
The link does not work to the Facebook for hatworks
There it should be fixed, thanks for letting me know!
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Pretty much all custom hatters use the same Winchester hat bodies. I have yet to be impressed with their quality. You have to do more than just block the hat. Most hatters iron the crown and brim on the block/flange. I think it takes more than that though. Ive experimented with baking a damp hat in the oven on the block at low temps until dry and I've seen remarkable felt stability doing this. If I made hats for a business I'd look further into this for sure. If you simply block a raw body, it'll shrink and taper quickly after wet weather.
Kid almost cost a lot of money in damage at (9:23). Hat survived.