Sculpted Splendor
A curated series of tutorials exploring the art of shaping and styling modern millinery, guiding you through techniques that bring sculptural design to life.
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5 itemsShape & Drape Live Lesson
5 items
Replay until: July 4 • Discover freeform sculpting with parisisal straw—no hat blocks needed! Louise Macdonald demonstrates how to shape, sew, and finish a one-of-a-kind headpiece using simple studio tools and techniques. A creative exploration in modern millinery.
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3 itemsSculpted Millinery Course
3 items
Expand your creative design skills in millinery by exploring freeform sculpting methods under the direction of Sydney Milliner, Jane Stoddart. These techniques will make this dramatic style a favourite with your clients. Parisisal straw, buntal straws and crinoline each offer their own unique tex...
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Sculpturing Leather
As you explore your own sculpturing style, you will learn how to sculpt a creative leather headpiece and add texture and height to your headwear. Supplies & Patterns
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Sculpturing Essentials | Stiffening Leather | Base Production | Attachment Made Easy -
Sculpting Feathers
Unique feather trims give individuality which will impress your customers. Your tutor Ian Bennett will teach you his techniques to tame and transform feathers by shaping, styling and curling into exclusive designs.
Lesson Chapters ☰
• Shaping Feathers • Styling Stripped Feathers
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Hatinators
Create this sculptured combination of a hat and fascinator. Learn to block basic Hatinator shape then discover how to remould, twist, pleat, splice, braid with the addition of textiles to give a totally new look.
LESSON PLAN: Styling and sculpturing with sinamay | Pari and crinoline | Adding f...
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Thermo Felt
With its blend of wool and thermo-formable fibres, it is the perfect medium for shaping and moulding gorgeous wearable art designs. Learn to block, pattern, colour and freeform sculpture using thermo felt.
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Covering And Draping With Silk Abaca
Covering a base with silk abaca can be a challenge but tutor Amanda Macor shares the most effective time saving methods including preparing a base, stiffening techniques and finishing.
