Wool felt cone - Pea Green

This cone is an unstiffened base for making hats, manufactured from 100% virgin sheep's wool. Its cone or bell shape is specially sized to allow the creation, through blocking, of hats and various head accessories. The material, unstiffened, allows full control of the final degree of rigidity by the milliner. This product is intended for shaping on hat blocks or wooden blocks.

Instructions for Use

Preparation (Blocking): The felt must be generously moistened with steam or by light soaking before any handling. The use of a stable steam source is required to soften the fibres and facilitate the shrinkage (controlled shrinking) necessary for shaping / blocking on the block.

Blocking on a Block: The cone is designed to be blocked on wooden blocks or hat blocks. Progressively stretch the felt over the block to obtain the desired crown and brim. Firmly secure the excess material under the brim using blocking pins, cords and strings to maintain tension during drying.

Stiffening: The application of a liquid stiffener is essential to give the felt the desired final rigidity, as this base is supplied without initial treatment. Choose a stiffener suited to the desired level of firmness (for example: Permafix 50 or gum arabic).

Finishing: After drying and stiffening, the initial edge of the cone can be cut to the desired final dimension and bound or hemmed according to the style of hat planned (cloche, small brim).

Additional Information

The cone is ideal for creating shapes requiring moderate shrinkage: small-brimmed hats, cloche shapes, fascinators, and caps.

Requires the steps of steaming/soaking, blocking on a block, drying and stiffening to give hold and keep the shape over time.

The use of protective gloves is recommended when handling chemical stiffeners.

This product is designated in the craft by the technical term felt bell or cone.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Unstiffened felt cone/bell

• Composition: 100% Virgin Sheep's Wool

• Standard Weight: 90 - 95 grams

• Colour: Pea Green

• Made in: China

• Approximate Dimensions (flat, before shaping):

  • Cone circumference: 50 - 52 cm

  • Opening (cone entrance): 84 cm

  • Cone height: 23 - 25 cm

Care Instructions

Storage: Store the cones flat in their original shape, away from excessive humidity and direct light to prevent deformation or discolouration of the fibres.

Handling: Avoid folding or creasing the felt before the blocking process, which could create creases that are difficult to eliminate during moistening.

Additional Note

The illustrative photos of the product are provided for information only. The colour may vary slightly depending on batches and deliveries. The product is sold per unit.