Re: Grosgrain band problems.

Posted by Greg from kenn007-01.cybertours.com on December 29, 1998 at 18:41:54:

In Reply to: Grosgrain band problems. posted by ~The Raider~ on December 29, 1998 at 17:38:57:

: I was wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to dye a grosgrain band. If so, how? My band seems to have worn the colour out pretty well.

: Also, does anyone know the concepts involved in dyeing felt? I mean, is it easy/possible, does it depreciate the quality, and how would the grosgrain band take it? And how would black dye on brown felt work? The hat I have is fur felt, does that make a difference?

: I know there are some pros out there, answer please.

It is entirely possible to dye grosgrain ribbon, but I wouldn't do it unless you've got extra to experiment with. I sent some of my Catherine Delaney ribbon to Hatworks in Virginia (the folks who installed the Hyman Hendler ribbon on my first Herbert Johnson fedora last year, and who more recently worked with Michaelson to customize a fedora for him). They are very good (Jackie was the who dyed my ribbon and it came out great!). Likewise goes for the furfelt-I would ask them at Hatworks if it is possible. Phone number for Hatworks in Norfolk, VA: (757) 625-4287.

Greg

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Re: Hatworks folks Michaelson 12:45:19 1/04/99 (7)
- Michaelson, your expertise please. ~The Raider~ 18:07:09 1/05/99 (6)
  - Re: I'll try...... Michaelson 11:16:40 1/06/99 (5)
    - Thanks... ~The Raider~ 17:06:26 1/06/99 (4)
      - Re: Thanks... Michaelson 07:36:58 1/07/99 (3)
        
        Silly me... ~The Raider~ 19:22:44 1/08/99 (2)
        
        Re: Silly me... Michaelson 13:18:24 1/09/99 (1)
        
        Thanks again... ~The Raider~ 19:57:05 1/09/99 (0)
grosgrain ribbon Luger 02:32:33 12/30/98 (2)
- Are there any Canadian outlets? ~The Raider~ 09:20:52 12/30/98 (0)
- www.offray.com Luger 02:42:24 12/30/98 (0)

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: : I was wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to dye a grosgrain band.  If so, how?  My band seems to have worn the colour out pretty well.

: : Also, does anyone know the concepts involved in dyeing felt?  I mean, is it easy/possible, does it depreciate the quality, and how would the grosgrain band take it?  And how would black dye on brown felt work?  The hat I have is fur felt, does that make a difference?

: : I know there are some pros out there, answer please.

: It is entirely possible to dye grosgrain ribbon, but I wouldn't do it unless you've got extra to experiment with.  I sent some of my Catherine Delaney ribbon to Hatworks in Virginia (the folks who installed the Hyman Hendler ribbon on my first Herbert Johnson fedora last year, and who more recently worked with Michaelson to customize a fedora for him).  They are very good (Jackie was the who dyed my ribbon and it came out great!).  Likewise goes for the furfelt-I would ask them at Hatworks if it is possible. Phone number for Hatworks in Norfolk, VA:  (757) 625-4287.

: Greg

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