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  • Fosshape Tutorial - Basics, Skullcap and Tophat

    Fosshape Tutorial - Basics, Skullcap and Tophat

      Basic InformationFosshape is the unique non-woven, heat-activated fabric. This soft, pliable fabric can be formed and shaped into fantastic permanent objects when exposed to steam, heat or dry heat. It remains full permeable and breathable following heat activation, making...

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  • Fosshape Skullcap or Base Forms

    Fosshape Skullcap or Base Forms

    Creating a Fosshape skullcap or hat base/form You can use any cap pattern you may already have, or simply create one. The pattern should be slightly larger than needed, as the Fosshape will shrink.   Below: Skullcap pattern cut from...

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  • How to make a Top Hat

    How to make a Top Hat

    I developed this form to be able to create top hat crowns quickly and easily. The form will work for felts but is especially conducive to fosshape top hats. The form allows you to make hats in 6-9-12 inch height...

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