How to Shape a Cattleman's Crown Cowboy Hat
- 1). Turn on the kettle and allow it to come to a full boil. Unplug it from the power source, after it reaches a full boil.
- 2). Open the top of the kettle. Place the crown of the hat over the steaming kettle, moving it constantly around the steam, without soaking the hat.
- 3). Press the hat into the shape you want, and hold it while it dries -- usually several minutes. Repeat if desired to continue to shape the hat, after it is dried the first time.
- 4). Spray hat stiffener to the dried area of the hat to keep the shape of the hat.
- 5). Handle the hat, when fitting it or placing it on your head, by the crown solely, as any bending on the brim will eventually irreparably soften it.
- 6). Place the hat on a hat stand when not wearing it to maintain its shape.