Custom Hat Orders (Deposit Only)
Custom Hat Orders (Deposit Only)
Order a customised hat according to your preferences.
Please note that the hats pictured in this listing are not for sale. They are examples of commissioned and/or sold hats, which you can use for ideas. Feel free to ask if you would like to see more photos of a particular hat.
You can email me if you would like a custom hat according to your preferences, but note that the final style will depend on what materials I have access to. I will first send photos and measurements of hats I have in stock and we can discuss your design preferences. I will then create some design ideas and send you examples by email. You can decide if you want to go ahead or not - there is no obligation.
Hat prices will depend on the grade of hat you select, the cost of the adornments and other materials used, and how much time and effort the hat is likely to take. I will quote a price for you to agree on before beginning the work.
Customised hats are likely to cost somewhere between £50 and £100.
Although I do not charge for the design process, I take a small non-refundable deposit of £15 to secure the commission. This does not obligate you to purchase the final result, which is up to you. Please note that you should only pay the deposit through this listing when we have agreed on the design. If you decide to purchase the hat, I will send a payment link to you for the remaining balance and postage.
Please see some of my other listings and reviews for design ideas, if you are unsure what you are looking for.
GRADING & PRICING:
Grade A1: A brand new hat OR a second-hand or new designer hat made of wool/felt
Grade A2: A second-hand, high-quality wool/felt hat with higher grade decoration, no signs of wear
Grade B1: A second-hand wool/felt hat that may have slight signs of wear
Grace B2: A new or second-hand polyester hat with higher grade decoration, no signs of wear
Grade C: A second-hand polyester hat, may have signs of wear
The pricing of each hat directly correlates to the grading of the hat. Higher grade decoration refers to more expensive/rare feathers, jewels, adornments or trims. For example, vintage brooches. The pricing of each item reflects several factors: the quality and cost of the materials and packaging, the uniqueness of the item, my creative skills and of course my time and effort.
Please note that second-hand hats may have signs of wear commensurate with some degree of use. However, I select items to alchemise based on the fact that signs of wear are already minimal. Anything noteworthy will be itemised in the ‘signs of wear’ section and shown in the photographs if visible, but please do not expect your item to be “off the shelf” perfect.
Artful Alchemy items are hand-crafted, not factory made, so you may occasionally be able to find small signs of my craftwork, like stitching inside the hat or holding adornments in place. My hats can sometimes be tricky to customise and don’t follow a set design plan, so they are not about seamless perfection, but originality and colourful expression.
The adornments on the hats are usually repurposed, but the trim used is always brand new. Feathers are either found in nature or sourced from ethical vendors.
RETURN POLICY:
Each item is hand-made or hand-customised and totally unique. Due to the custom nature of my hats, all purchases are non-returnable and non-refundable. Please ensure that the item is in the desired style and that the internal circumference is the size for your head, wrist or finger.
SHIPPING INFO:
Shipped from the UK to the UK only
Items will be shipped in recycled packaging if available. Due to the custom sizing of hats, it may be necessary to use new packaging in order to preserve the integrity of the hat.
If you need faster shipping, I also offer first-class tracked. Please ask and I will change the shipping option on the listing you are interested in.