Leatherworking: it puts the lotion on its skin

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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Hobbies, Crafts, & Houses > Leatherworking: it puts the lotion on its skin

Sapphaholic: Mar 21, 2008; Delicious.

I figure this is the best place to ask:

I have a really nice leather tricorn hat that I purchased at the local ren faire four years ago. This last summer I noticed it had become extremely tight on my head to the point where it gave me a headache wearing it around. Is there something I can do to safely stretch it back out to fit my head proper without damaging the hat itself?

# ¿ May 4, 2012 01:47

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Sapphaholic: Mar 21, 2008; Delicious.

Pagan posted:

Is it all leather? If so, dunking it in water then putting it on your head should work without damaging it. Even if it's made of leather that won't wet mould easily (Chrome Tan instead of Veg Tan), you won't hurt anything. However, if there are fabrics or paint on the hat, those might get damaged.

It is all leather, no paint or anything. I'll give this a shot, thank you!

# ¿ May 4, 2012 04:41

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