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Alternative to direct steam bashing (I hope)

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 2:48 pm
by jml90
Instead of direct steam turn your shower on all the way to hot and bash it in your bathroom. ANyone think it would work?

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 2:57 pm
by binkmeisterRick
I've heard of singing in the shower... :-k

You can also use a spray bottle of cold water and bash it that way, without having to worry about any ill affects hot steam might have.

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 3:41 pm
by Strider
I think this might work, actually. The steam would be equally distributed, it seems.

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 3:48 pm
by Feraud
and the steam is good for your pores.. :wink:

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 4:05 pm
by rick5150
I think part of the reason that steam works is because it moistens and heats the felt without saturating it. That warm/damp combination makes the felt pliable so it can be stretched or shaped easier. I doubt you can get enough steam from the shower to heat the hat, only dampen it. But I will bet that you can make the wallpaper fall off if you run it very hot for an extended period. :lol:

If you only need a little tweaking, a cold water mist from a spray bottle can work... The real trick is to dry it properly.

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 4:25 pm
by Feraud
rick5150 wrote:If you only need a little tweaking, a cold water mist from a spray bottle can work... The real trick is to dry it properly.
I agree. A proper drying is the key.
The best shaping I ever get from my Fed Deluxe is after a rainstorm. I shape it and let it dry. Done!

Re: Alternative to direct steam bashing (I hope)

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 5:19 pm
by Dutch_jones
jml90 wrote:Instead of direct steam turn your shower on all the way to hot and bash it in your bathroom. ANyone think it would work?
uhm no, i have tried this
its not sufficient
steam worked better.