| How to Clean Straw Hats Posted: 27 May 2022 09:00 AM PDT If you've never cleaned a straw hat before, you may be perplexed on how you might start. This makes sense. Straw hats are stylish, but they can also be ruined with improper treatment. However, cleaning them when they are dirty and keeping them that way should not overwhelm you. Depending on what type of straw hat you have, there are concrete methods you have at your fingertips to keep them spotless, shiny, and stain-free! [Edit]Cleaning the Hat - Make sure it can be cleaned. Look to see if the hat has a label of some sort. You might be able to find this under the brim. Once you find it, see if your hat is made up of baku, shantung, or any other material that can be washed with water. It is possible to have a straw hat that cannot be hand-washed. This probably will not be the case.
- Remove any extras. Sometimes straw hats will have bands, ribbons, or other decorative pieces on them. If possible, you will want to remove these extra pieces. Don't do this if the decorations are interwoven into the hat!
- Cleaning the ribbon isn't difficult! You can dust and hand-wash it. Use a brush to lightly dust away anything that has ended up on the cloth. Also, you can spot clean the ribbon with a wet cloth. After you clean or dust the ribbon, you should use a small amount of steam to freshen it up. You might also try using an iron on a medium setting to go over the ribbon.
- Brush the hat. The hat will probably have excess dirt and dust on it. So, you should use a soft bristle brush to scrub that dust and dirt away. You can generally find these at hardware and beauty supply stores. Gently brush the grime off. You don't want to be too rough, because you can end up harming the fabric of the hat.
- Vacuum an extremely dusty hat. For an incredibly dusty hat, you may need an extreme solution. You can try placing netting or pantyhose over a vacuum brush, then using a vacuum on the hat. Again, this should only be used in extreme cases.
- Clean the hat with a peroxide solution. Combine equal parts hydrogen peroxide and warm water in a bowl or bottle. Then, you should either spray a soft cleaning cloth with the bottle, or dip a cloth in the bowl.
- Don't use a colored cloth because its dye will bleed into your hat. Test a small area of the hat with the solution to make sure it does not damage the hat. Once this has been verified, begin wiping the hat with the cloth. Swipe off as much dirt and grime as possible.
- Make sure that your cloth is damp, but not soaked. You don't want to get your hat extremely wet.
- Clean the hat with soap solution. Combine a tablespoon of dish soap with a cup of hot water in a bowl or bottle. As you did before, dip your cloth in the bowl or spray your cloth with the bottle. Again, verify that the solution will not ruin your hat by placing a small amount on your hat. Rub the cloth in a circular motion to remove the dirt.
- Rinse and dry the hat. While most straw hats should not be rinsed, this is a good option if the hat's label clearly says that it is OK to submerge it in water. Fill a bowl with warm water. Dip a cloth in the bowl, take it out, and run it over the entire hat. Put the hat in a cool place, preferably under a shadow, to let it dry. If your hat's brim is curved, do not lay it on a flat surface.
[Edit]Removing Stains - Remove oil stains. Pour a small amount of talcum powder on the stained spot. Wait for an hour or two for the powder to soak up the oil. Use a vacuum or brush to remove the powder.
- Remove sweat stains. Whenever you sweat, you should immediate wipe the area with a damp white cloth.[1] This will keep the salt from your perspiration from seeping into your hat.
- On dark straw hats, you should use ammonia to get rid of these stains. Mix half a teaspoon of ammonia with half a teaspoon of water in a bowl. Then, dip a small brush into the water mixture and use it to go over the stained area.
- With a light straw hat, you can use a hydrogen peroxide and water mixture. Combine a half teaspoon of each in a bowl. Just take a brush, dip it in the mixture, and lightly scrub the sweat-stained area. Wait for the area to dry before wearing the hat again.
- Remove scuffs. Using an art gum eraser, lightly rub scuffed spots. The gum should make the scuffs disappear.
[Edit]Maintaining Your Hat - Keep your hat dry. Straw hats can seem more durable than they actually are. However, wetness and dampness can misshape the hat. This means that when your hat gets wet, you should attempt to dry it as quickly as possible.[2] Try to put water repellent on your hat every now and then. Not only will this keep your hat safe from water damage, but it will protect it from stains as well.
- When you're not wearing your hat, place it in a dark, dry area. Put a hat with a curved brim on a mannequin head to keep its shape. You can also simply the tilt the hat upside down and store it in a hat box.
- Don't let your hat get too hot! If your hat is exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, then the straw can be damaged. The heat will make the straw rigid or cause the synthetic material to melt.
- Handle your hat carefully. You want to make sure that your hands are clean before you touch your hat. This is an easy way to prevent your hat from getting dirt and oil on it. When you are taking off your hat, try to hold on to the brim. Too much contact with the crown of the hat can destroy the fibers.
- Brighten your hat. Sometimes the straws in your hat can become discolored. To refresh the colors, wipe your hat with cloth dipped in alcohol and water. After you do this, use a piece of black or red velvet to polish the hat. [3]
- Note that a straw hat that gets too wet may shrink.
- If you are unsure about using any of these methods, take the hat to a haberdasher or dry cleaners.
[Edit]Warnings - Do not over spray your hat, as straw hats tend to shrink upon contact with too much water.
- Do not put your hat in the washing machine; this will ruin it.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Mild soapsuds or soap detergent
- Small soft white cleaning cloth
- Hat block or similar shaped item for drying hat over
- Soft bristle brush
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Warm water
- Small spray bottle
- Bowl
- Talcum powder
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| How to Make a Paintbrush Posted: 27 May 2022 01:00 AM PDT Making your own paintbrushes allows you to create customized brushes that provide a wide range of different textures and qualities to your brushstrokes. Paintbrushes can be made from a wide variety of different materials, many of which you probably already have around your house or yard, and which will create different effects in your painting. Making the brushes can also be a fun craft project in and of itself, especially for aspiring young artists. These instructions will guide you through the process of making your own paintbrushes. [Edit]Gathering Your Materials - Gather bristle materials. Decide what you you want to make your brush out of and gather the necessary materials. You can use any material that will hold paint for a brush tip. Below are some suggestions for possible materials..
- You can use hair, such as horsehair from a horse's mane or tail, human hair, or other animal hair, available at sporting good stores for fly-tying.
- Plant materials such as tree needles, grasses, or straw also work well.[1] Larger fibrous plants like yucca or cattail stems can also be shredded to create bristles.
- You can also use household items such as pieces of foam, cardboard, cotton clumps, shredded strips of cloth, broom bristles etc.[2]
- Craft materials like yarn, pom poms, or crepe paper can also work as bristles.[3]
- Select a handle. There are likewise many materials from which you can make your brush handle.Try sticks from the yard, bamboo, tongue depressors, or a yardstick.
- For a more professional and finished look, you can use doweling.
- If you are using string, yarn, or some other material with long fibers for your bristles, you can pull your bristles through a wide plastic straw.
- If you are using small items like pom poms or cosmetic wedges for the head of your brush, or if you aren't concerned about your brush being precise or lasting a long time, a quick shortcut is to just clip your brush material into clothes pins, and use the clothes pin as a handle. This is a great approach for young children.[4]
- Choose an adhesive and binding materials. To make sure your brush holds together, you'll need to select an adhesive material (i.e. some kind of glue) and a binding material to wrap around bristles.[5]
- For a durable, long lasting brush, use a strong, waterproof glue.
- For binding the bristles to the handle, there are many different materials you can use, including string, twine, elastic, rubber bands, or wire.[6][7][8]
[Edit]Making the brush - Apply the glue. Place the glue about 1/4 to 1/2 an inch around the bottom of the stick where the bristles will go.[9]
- If you aren't concerned about creating a long-lasting brush, you can skip the glue and just affix your bristles with your binding material.
- Apply your bristles. Cover the end of your handle (where the glue is) with about of your bristle materials.
- You can vary the thickness of your brush by applying more or less of your bristle material.[10]
- Bind your bristles in place. Tie string, twine, or other binding material around the bristles and handle.
- Make sure the binding is tight so your bristles do not slip out, especially if you aren't using glue.[11]
- You may want to add more glue over the top of your binding to create a stronger, more durable brush.[12]
- Let the glue dry. The amount of time necessary for this will vary depending on your glue and the amount you used. Follow the instructions that came with your glue, and if in doubt, wait a longer than might be necessary.
- Cut and shape the bristles. Once the bristles are firmly secured, you can cut them to the length and shape you want.[13] You'll probably want to keep about in length. The width will vary according to how thick you'd like your brushstrokes to be.
- For a more precise brush, cut the bristles around the outside a little shorter than those in the center, so the bristles come to something of a point.[14]
- Keep an eye out for materials in nature or other things you would normally throw out you can use for brushes.
- Consider using natural glue, as opposed to synthetic, often toxic, glue, for example, gum Arabic or hide glue.
- Experiment with different bristles to see which one you like best.
- If you are using horsehair, gather together lengths of horsehair in the thickness and length you want. Many barns and horse boarding services might be willing to let you use old discarded horsehair.
[Edit]Warnings - Exercise caution if using a hot glue gun or superglue. These materials are toxic and can lead to injury if not used appropriately. Children should only use such materials with adult supervision.
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