Felt helmet repair

[k bandow]

What I find truly remarkable is how well these genuine Filzhelms take back their form after being steamed/soaked. Even this example, which seems to have spent time in a basement or a barn, is already coming back to life. I can't wait to see the final result!

 

[Naprawiacz]

Borax mixed with water in the ratio of 1 liter of water and two teaspoons of borax.Object painted with a brush twice a day for a week.Structure of the material made as in the original,that is, concrete.Now I am waiting for the felt, which will be ground and cover the repair areas.Knopf mounted according to the original holes.

 

[Sandmann]

Amazing repair

 

[kenny_k]

Well, nice. You're selling my repair technology for free.

 

[Khukri]

"No animals were harmed during the process"....
....I bet the Missus was absent during the haircut?

 

[Naprawiacz]

"No animals were harmed during the process"....
....I bet the Missus was absent during the haircut?

A few weeks ago, my wife was brushing the dog and I took a ball of hair, thinking that it might come in handy someday.

 

[Khukri]

A few weeks ago, my wife was brushing the dog and I took a ball of hair, thinking that it might come in handy someday.

Excellent job!

 

[John Josef]

Just incredible I'm totally blown away

I'm stressed about how I'm going to straighten out a bent neck guard on a super rare out of the woodwork M15 helm coming tomorrow.

I really wish I had your confidence and experience in attempting such repairs. I've passed on hundreds of helmets I've thought too far gone that you could repair no problem. I admit to being in awe of your repairs, thanks for sharing

 

[Naprawiacz]

A parcel with repair material has just arrived. To patch the damage, I will use a WWII canteen with identical felt.

 

[John Josef]

A parcel with repair material has just arrived. To patch the damage, I will use a WWII canteen with identical felt.

Very resourceful I don't think anyone will cry over the loss of the moth-eaten canteen cover giving its life for a higher cause.

 

[Naprawiacz]

Very resourceful I don't think anyone will cry over the loss of the moth-eaten canteen cover giving its life for a higher cause.

This item is being exchanged as a collector's item for an even worse condition, which is completely eaten by moths. Don't worry, the canteen cover will get a second life. Such a good product is not wasted.

 

[b.loree]

Excellent work! The restorer is constantly looking for “things” that can be used to complete a project. Rabbit fur could have been used as well but harder to find.

 

[Naprawiacz]

The felt was milled and the first layer was applied. Then, after drying, the material will be chemically stiffened and sanded. I was assisted in the work by Kenny, as four hands were needed to put the insert on the dummy's head.

 

[kenny_k]

Photos do not reflect what it looks like in person. Fant is gaining power past.

 

[Naprawiacz]

I sewed the leather according to the original mounting holes. The seam in the original was also sewn by hand, as evidenced by minimal differences in width. I spent exactly 10 hours on this task and I am physically exhausted.Now the skin is forming on the mannequin's head.

 

[k bandow]

Absolutely incredible. This neglected Pickelhaube is like the Phoenix, rising from the ashes!