In November last year I saw straw hats with gorgeous gold tops & trim around the sides. They were so fabulous but really overpriced, so ever since I’ve been toying with the idea of giving a simple straw hat some golden treatment to make it look extra fab! Here is how it all came together:
STRAW HAT DIY
You will need:
1x straw hat (I got mine from Pick n Pay Clothing)
About 50cm of your favourite ribbon, trim or sequins (you can add as many options as you like)
A glue gun
Masking tape
Gold craft paint (I used Granny B’s Liquid Metal in gold)
Paintbrushes
This entire project – including drying time – should not take you more than 3 hours.
Do This:
1. If your hat has a trim, then remove it. I reused mine, so I just kept it aside.
2. Carefully stick masking tape where the brim & crown of the hat come together.
3. Now paint the first coat of golden paint to cover the top part of the hat. Let it dry. I left mine overnight.
4. Inspect the paint & add another layer. Let it dry. Remove the masking tape once everything is dry.
5. Measure the trim that you are going to use.
6. Use your glue gun & stick your trim back bit by bit around the perimeter followed by whatever additional ribbon or other decorations you would like to add.
There you have it: a fun way of giving your straw hat a brand-new fabulous look.
Thank you for reading.
Yolandi ♥
Images: Andrea Caldwell for aZestyLife.
O my goodness! The result was amazing!!!!
Yay! I think it is lovilee too. xxx