Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 February 1919 — ART OF MIRRORING VELVETS [ARTICLE]

ART OF MIRRORING VELVETS

Hot Iron and Steady Hand Necessary, as Material Must Be Stroked on Right Side. Mirrored velvet is so much in vogue that a word of explanation as to the home process may be helpful. Any ordinary piece of velvet may be mirrored with the proper care. All that is necessary is a hot iron and a steady hand, for the velvet must be stroked with the iron, on the right side, at regular intervals. The iron must be kept moving quickly and in the samedirection, in order to insure a smoothand mirror-like surface. The amateur would do well to practice for a few moments with an old piece of velvety before attempting to work with her actual materials. The process is not difficult and, if carefully “done, will save the extra expense charged for the finished product. Mirrored velvet hats are pretty, when trimmed with chenille or ostrich feather trimming, and a fancy braid of crocheted chenille is another attractive finish In the mirrored hat.