How to Make Your Own Graduation Hats
Gather your materials., Wrap the string around the full circumference of your head and mark it. , Lay the string out and measure it., Cut a strip of heavy duty construction paper that is equal to the circumference of your head plus two inches extra...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather your materials.
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Step 2: Wrap the string around the full circumference of your head and mark it.
, You now know the circumference of your head. , You may determine the width
- the greater the width the taller the hat will be. , Remember, you allotted two extra inches in order to do this, and to fit it to your head. , You may adjust this measurement as you wish depending on how big you want your hat to be. ,, You have completed the main structure of your hat.
Check to see if it fits. , Some ideas include painting it black or blue, or if you're allowed to have more festive attire or you'd like to personalize it, wrap it in wrapping paper and add bows, beads, etc...
Let stuff hang down
- make a train of ribbons.
Write your name in a decorative style on the front.
Make clay sculptures.
You could even build structures with Popsicle sticks or toothpicks on the top.
Glue small toys onto it that represent you.
Paper mâché it! Make a photo collage of your life on it! You get the idea
- BE CREATIVE! ,, -
Step 3: Lay the string out and measure it.
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Step 4: Cut a strip of heavy duty construction paper that is equal to the circumference of your head plus two inches extra in length.
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Step 5: Using the hot glue gun
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Step 6: glue the ends of the construction paper together.
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Step 7: Cut a square of cardboard that is approximately one foot by one foot.
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Step 8: Using the hot glue gun
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Step 9: glue the cardboard on top of the circle of construction paper so it forms a hat.
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Step 10: Voila!
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Step 11: Barring any fitting adjustments that might be needed
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Step 12: it is now time to wrap things up and decorate the hat as you wish.
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Step 13: Add your tassel if you wish.
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Step 14: Rock your graduation hat wherever you wear it - the actual ceremony or a celebration afterwards!
Detailed Guide
(see Things You'll Need section below)
, You now know the circumference of your head. , You may determine the width
- the greater the width the taller the hat will be. , Remember, you allotted two extra inches in order to do this, and to fit it to your head. , You may adjust this measurement as you wish depending on how big you want your hat to be. ,, You have completed the main structure of your hat.
Check to see if it fits. , Some ideas include painting it black or blue, or if you're allowed to have more festive attire or you'd like to personalize it, wrap it in wrapping paper and add bows, beads, etc...
Let stuff hang down
- make a train of ribbons.
Write your name in a decorative style on the front.
Make clay sculptures.
You could even build structures with Popsicle sticks or toothpicks on the top.
Glue small toys onto it that represent you.
Paper mâché it! Make a photo collage of your life on it! You get the idea
- BE CREATIVE! ,,
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