The term “Mad as a Hatter” refers to someone who is behaving in an irrational way. The origins of the term come from 19th Century England. Hatmakers used felt that was treated with toxic chemicals such as arsenic, lead, and mercury. Symptoms included confused speech, personality changes and tremors.
Modern day methods of hatmaking have changed, making it a much safer industry.
Hatmandu
Examples of handmade wool felted hats.
Outback Fibers
Felting basics and how to make felt hats
More About Feltmaking:
How to Make Handmade Felt
You can make felt in your bathtub.
Feltmaking Kits – EBay Watch
Bucilla PUMPKIN BAG Felt & Plastic Canvas Halloween Kit -Trick or Treat
Current price:
$24.95
Ends in:
0d 0h 31m
Seller: eBay
Sunset WOODLAND WILDLIFE STOCKING Christmas Needlepoint Kit
Current price:
$99.95
Ends in:
0d 0h 31m
Seller: eBay
1998 Dimensions Gold Collection Glad Tidings Stocking Cross stitch kit
Current price:
$113.50
Type:
Auction
No. of bids so far:
15
Ends in:
0d 0h 32m
Seller: eBay
Bucilla SANTA BEAR WITH TOY TRAIN Ornaments Felt Christmas Kit
Current price:
$29.95
Ends in:
0d 0h 50m
Seller: eBay
Dimensions Santa BELIEVE STOCKING Needlepoint Kit – Mary Engelbreit - Rooftop
Current price:
$59.99
Ends in:
0d 0h 52m
Seller: eBay
Dimensions Gold SLEIGH RIDE AT DUSK Counted Cross Stitch Christmas Stocking Kit
Current price:
$99.95
Ends in:
0d 0h 55m
Seller: eBay
