?Yes, I have been forming Fosshape around mannequin feet to make hollow supports for soft shoes. I have also been using a bendable aluminium mesh called Formetal to copy the shape of the shoe and then forming the Fosshape around it and steaming it with a Jiffy steamer head. I find that having the steamer head on it's stand and then waiving the Fosshape in front of the jet of steam works well. The team at NMAI have been making lovely mannequins with Fosshape. Joanne Hackett Senior Textile Conservator Victoria and Albert Museum ________________________________ From: Textile Conservators <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Ann Frisina <[log in to unmask]> Sent: 25 April 2014 15:48 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Fosshape Tools and Techniques I sometimes use a hair dry for a more focused direct stream of heat. Has anyone tried to form Fosshape around a mannequin foot? I have been thinking it could be a good support for moccasins. Ann Frisina Textile Conservator Minnesota Historical Society 345 Kellogg Blvd. W. St. Paul, MN 55413 651 259-3385 https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.mnhs.org/preserve/conservation/index.html&k=diZKtJPqj4jWksRIF4bjkw%3D%3D%0A&r=YEYT9a57DeMCjLRn%2ByOKwM2slibCGhe2fkJNBp6S2cA%3D%0A&m=FVCxeVvot1BYd75%2F9qkkMgxaQypRC840bnTavZWzh%2FU%3D%0A&s=ce2f88aa43558efe6db9686178217cc9f6013d1a18b9ffcfc0c7232760fdc377<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.mnhs.org/preserve/conservation/index.html&k=diZKtJPqj4jWksRIF4bjkw%3D%3D%0A&r=YEYT9a57DeMCjLRn%2ByOKwM2slibCGhe2fkJNBp6S2cA%3D%0A&m=GuN0TIBVuSZ0goVmq04Hh7BYK20S6LAZcRkwoZZafX0%3D%0A&s=866e9d88e1b23d7d59fabbc7fe711610dfcc961bf7135a09960d4541d60df03b> On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 9:36 AM, Laura Mina <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: Hello: At the Philadelphia Museum of Art we have used Fosshape for many projects, and have found that different steam and heat tools produce different results. We typically use the regular head of a Jiffy steamer to set Fosshape. What tools and techniques do others use? Many thanks, Laura Mina ________________________________ The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945 - 2014 5 April - 27 July 2014 at V&A South Kensington Sponsored by Bulgari Book now on www.vam.ac.uk/italianfashion<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.vam.ac.uk/italianfashion&k=diZKtJPqj4jWksRIF4bjkw%3D%3D%0A&r=YEYT9a57DeMCjLRn%2ByOKwM2slibCGhe2fkJNBp6S2cA%3D%0A&m=FVCxeVvot1BYd75%2F9qkkMgxaQypRC840bnTavZWzh%2FU%3D%0A&s=e27ba743c9afffc8038299a6a004b51f4c3f9621d68a2ab25de13dd6c430435c> See the exhibition for free if you join as a V&A Member www.vam.ac.uk/members<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.vam.ac.uk/members&k=diZKtJPqj4jWksRIF4bjkw%3D%3D%0A&r=YEYT9a57DeMCjLRn%2ByOKwM2slibCGhe2fkJNBp6S2cA%3D%0A&m=FVCxeVvot1BYd75%2F9qkkMgxaQypRC840bnTavZWzh%2FU%3D%0A&s=0c710f283fccded74f4f4f49469826fce1c37637ec9eb935347eb0d17355978a> Day Dreams and Diaries, the Story of Jacqueline Wilson 5 April - 2 November 2014 at V&A Museum of Childhood Admission free Keep in touch Sign up for V&A e-newsletters www.vam.ac.uk/signup<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.vam.ac.uk/signup/&k=diZKtJPqj4jWksRIF4bjkw%3D%3D%0A&r=YEYT9a57DeMCjLRn%2ByOKwM2slibCGhe2fkJNBp6S2cA%3D%0A&m=FVCxeVvot1BYd75%2F9qkkMgxaQypRC840bnTavZWzh%2FU%3D%0A&s=27efd2fe5a3fa9b5c6ded23c9ce7cdf37eac317194b842516b42ffe6baf4022b> Become a fan on Facebook.com/VictoriaandAlbertMuseum<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.facebook.com/VictoriaandAlbertMuseum&k=diZKtJPqj4jWksRIF4bjkw%3D%3D%0A&r=YEYT9a57DeMCjLRn%2ByOKwM2slibCGhe2fkJNBp6S2cA%3D%0A&m=FVCxeVvot1BYd75%2F9qkkMgxaQypRC840bnTavZWzh%2FU%3D%0A&s=ad49553b291986460391424145071a4207d5b17fa8fc18abd8d53c9bc6a0663d> Follow us on Twitter.com/V_and_A<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.twitter.com/V_and_A&k=diZKtJPqj4jWksRIF4bjkw%3D%3D%0A&r=YEYT9a57DeMCjLRn%2ByOKwM2slibCGhe2fkJNBp6S2cA%3D%0A&m=FVCxeVvot1BYd75%2F9qkkMgxaQypRC840bnTavZWzh%2FU%3D%0A&s=b3c048397e203a0a15580bfe04557f9a61fcba4d761c88038ad9b15305e31f20> ________________________________ This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organisation to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged or confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please notify the originator immediately. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not use, copy, alter, or disclose the contents of this message. All information or opinions expressed in this message and/or any attachments are those of the author and are not necessarily those of The Victoria and Albert Museum or its affiliates. The Victoria and Albert Museum accepts no responsibility for loss or damage arising from its use, including damage from virus. Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL, Tel: 0207 942 2000 ________________________________