HATalk Competition Entry 2024

Wen-Ting Kuo

Maker
Wen-Ting Kuo

Country
Taiwan

Name of Hat
Various forms of Water

Description

The hat design is inspired by water in its various forms – liquid, solid, and gas, each seamlessly integrating into our daily lives. This hat translates the abstract concept of water’s states into a tangible expression. Through diverse materials, it captures the fluidity of water, the solidity of ice, and the ethereal essence of vapor. The design accommodates all face shapes, with a silhouette suited to any angle – like water, adaptable and universally present. Embroidered with “GD” (Good Day), it symbolizes gratitude for water resources, a reminder that every day with water is a great day.

Techniques:

  • Solid Form: The crown is covered with fabric over buckram blocking to represent the solid state of water, with openwork detailing for color contrast and added difficulty.
  • Liquid Form: For the brim, hand-dyed sinamay crafted with a freehand technique creates a transparent, textured effect, mimicking flowing water.
  • Gaseous Form: Recycled plastic is heated and molded freehand, capturing the essence of breaking waves and transparent vapor.
  • Assembly: The inner lining uses hand-dyed sinamay to complement the hat’s outer colors.
  • Finishing Touches: Adding a sweatband completes the piece.

Materials:

Buckram
Sinamay
Fabric
Wire
Plastic
Ribbon
Sequins

Materials:

Buckram
Sinamay
Fabric
Wire
Plastic
Ribbon
Sequins

Note: Entries have been not been edited or proofread to protect the integrity of the maker's original meaning. 

HATalk Competition Entry 2024

Wen-Ting Kuo

Maker
Wen-Ting Kuo

Country
Taiwan

Name of Hat
Various forms of Water

Description

The hat design is inspired by water in its various forms – liquid, solid, and gas, each seamlessly integrating into our daily lives. This hat translates the abstract concept of water’s states into a tangible expression. Through diverse materials, it captures the fluidity of water, the solidity of ice, and the ethereal essence of vapor. The design accommodates all face shapes, with a silhouette suited to any angle – like water, adaptable and universally present. Embroidered with “GD” (Good Day), it symbolizes gratitude for water resources, a reminder that every day with water is a great day.

Techniques:

  • Solid Form: The crown is covered with fabric over buckram blocking to represent the solid state of water, with openwork detailing for color contrast and added difficulty.
  • Liquid Form: For the brim, hand-dyed sinamay crafted with a freehand technique creates a transparent, textured effect, mimicking flowing water.
  • Gaseous Form: Recycled plastic is heated and molded freehand, capturing the essence of breaking waves and transparent vapor.
  • Assembly: The inner lining uses hand-dyed sinamay to complement the hat’s outer colors.
  • Finishing Touches: Adding a sweatband completes the piece.

Materials:

Buckram
Sinamay
Fabric
Wire
Plastic
Ribbon
Sequins

Materials:

Buckram
Sinamay
Fabric
Wire
Plastic
Ribbon
Sequins

Note: Entries have been not been edited or proofread to protect the integrity of the maker's original meaning. 

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