Longhorn92 Posted October 8, 2012 Share #1 Posted October 8, 2012 So I want to display a couple of pieces of headgear. Should I go with the inexpensive styrofoam heads? What are your experiences and recommendations? I have a beret and boonie I'd like to display. Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alonzo Posted October 8, 2012 Share #2 Posted October 8, 2012 Great idea, though best to cover them with cloth to protect the headgear from teh the styrofoam. Check my thread titeld "My Mini Musuem", there are several of these heads covered with cloth in the photos. I fastened the cloth at eh neck with plastic zip ties. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted October 8, 2012 Share #3 Posted October 8, 2012 While styrofoam display heads are cheap, I would really caution against wanting to put headgear with leather or leatherette sweatbands, these have a tendency to react with the foam in a negative way in my experience; as in it sticks to the foam. Do what Wes suggests if you are going to use foam, put some heavy cloth to give a buffer between the foam and the headgear. RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn92 Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted October 8, 2012 Thanks for the help, guys. Are these best found online or are there any big stores that might carry these? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted October 9, 2012 Share #5 Posted October 9, 2012 If you have any big-box hobby/craft stores you should be able to find the heads from around $10, or you can order them online but the shipping may cost you depending on how many you order (I think you can order a "case" of 8 ). RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted October 9, 2012 Share #6 Posted October 9, 2012 eBay...they also make display heads in glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted October 9, 2012 Share #7 Posted October 9, 2012 eBay...they also make display heads in glass For some reason glass heads are not as popular. RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted October 9, 2012 Share #8 Posted October 9, 2012 more expensive, can't be shaven down if need be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted October 9, 2012 Share #9 Posted October 9, 2012 more expensive, can't be shaven down if need be True, and if you drop one - RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1A291E Posted December 2, 2012 Share #10 Posted December 2, 2012 Wow....I had no idea that the styro would react with the leather in the sweatbands.....nuts!! I have about 60 liners on styro heads as I write this comment....!! ...Gotta run and cover them up right now!!! 1A291E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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