Millinery Techniques - How to stiffen a Wool/Fur Felt

How to stiffen a felt in a few simple steps.
Using Parkin Felt Stiffener, follow our 'How 2' video to learn the technique needed. These instructions and the stiffener we use will work for both wool and fur felt.
To buy our stiffener follow this link:

[Amulek]

How long after stiffening the wool felt before you can start blocking

[TopknotsandPearls]

Do you do this before you form the felt hat or does it matter?

[giuliaciulia]

Do you need to damp the felt before applying the shellac?

[andreatan]

Im confused. If the stiffener is toxic and you have to wear gloves and mask does it become not toxic once its on the hat? Dont want to wear something toxic on my head

[ldngirlie]

Do you stiffen it before or after the blocking process

[merlindemirionsylvestris]

It says never stiffen the outside - is there a reason for that? I need to stiffen the brim of a hat, so should I do the top or the underside?

[dougmiles]

can you use this product on raffia or straw?

[Acosta-ondo]

How can I make my felt hat look darker? Please help

[kkauffman]

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