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Pinokpok – Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know

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Pinokpok – Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know
Pinokpok – Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know Pinokpok translates as ‘Pounded Abaca’. It has a smooth linen appearance due to the fact that it has been subjected to considerable hand pounding.  Usually, this hand pounding or hammering of the materials can take days and produces a shiny and smooth material, amazing for blocking and trimming.

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The Year Millinery Goes Magenta

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The Year Millinery Goes Magenta
The Year Millinery Goes Magenta Pantone Colour of the Year 2023 is 'Viva Magenta' But how do milliners incorporate these colours to keep millinery current? What is the history of Pantone Colour of the Year? Where can you find materials in the colour of the year?

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Flat to Fabulous - Buntal Mats

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Flat to Fabulous - Buntal Mats
Flat to Fabulous - Buntal Mats Milliners from around the world have brought these mild mannered flat woven buntal mats to life.  From edgy caps to racewear hats, these mats are fun to work with and offer dynamic results.

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All About Buntal

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All About Buntal
All About Buntal The strong buntal fibre is naturally plyable and the weave easily takes a shape over a block or can be used free form. Look at how buntal mats are made along with tips on how to shape them into stunning headwear.

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Sherry Richardson with B Unique Paper Fabric

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Sherry Richardson with B Unique Paper Fabric
Sherry Richardson with B Unique Paper Fabric

“I love the black and white weave paper fabric and could work with it all day.” Sherry Richardson embraces the art of millinery and pushes herself to explore new materials.  She recently undertook the challenge of working with paper fabric. She offers a few tips and food for thought.

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