you can keep your iron against the felt until you can't see any more steam (i use a dry iron on wet felt so i can watch this) hold the hat form in place on the edge of your ironing board with a wooden kitchen tool, or carefully hold it in place while you iron with your hand covered with a heavy duty oven mitt for safety!. the veins in the back of his hands were extended and age spots had begun, but his skin was soft. be sure enter the contest below! wings are provided in the slats up and slats down positions. 