2026-06-29T06:24:43Z https://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/blocking-real-mink?commentId=6485913%3AComment%3A171840&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=no tag:hatacademy.com,2016-03-30:6485913:Comment:172470 2016-03-30T20:51:04.826Z Bridget Early https://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly

Thank you for the information. Older pieces require a lot of patience and care, but I love the opportunity to examine vintage pieces.

Thank you for the information. Older pieces require a lot of patience and care, but I love the opportunity to examine vintage pieces. tag:hatacademy.com,2016-03-29:6485913:Comment:172413 2016-03-29T11:41:29.082Z Elaine Mergard https://hatacademy.com/profile/ElaineMergard

<p>Do you have a before and after pic Jayne? We learn so much through renos but never ahead dollar wise.  Maybe the happy customer will want a new hat next time - repeat custom is what we work towards.  </p>

<p>Do you have a before and after pic Jayne? We learn so much through renos but never ahead dollar wise.  Maybe the happy customer will want a new hat next time - repeat custom is what we work towards.  </p> tag:hatacademy.com,2016-03-28:6485913:Comment:172206 2016-03-28T22:02:37.651Z Jayne Alison Millinery https://hatacademy.com/profile/JayneLancaster

<p>Hi Bridget</p> <p></p> <p>Well, it took a great deal of patience given how old and brittle it was, but a little steaming and stretching each day and I finally got there!! Took well over 3 weeks as I could only pull a little at a time but client was happy.  Not one of my most profitable pieces lol!!</p>

<p>Hi Bridget</p> <p></p> <p>Well, it took a great deal of patience given how old and brittle it was, but a little steaming and stretching each day and I finally got there!! Took well over 3 weeks as I could only pull a little at a time but client was happy.  Not one of my most profitable pieces lol!!</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2016-03-24:6485913:Comment:171840 2016-03-24T17:03:30.441Z Bridget Early https://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly

<p>Would love to know how this worked out for you.</p>

<p>Would love to know how this worked out for you.</p>