Duct Tape Fedora (Pimp Hat)

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Duct Tape Fedora (Pimp Hat)

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This is an instructable teaching how to make a duct tape fedora/pimp hat

Tools & Materials: Duct tape, Cardboard, Scissors, and Paper.

(Optional: Feather)

This is a duct-tape recreation of a indiana jones hat instructable.

Inspired by: https://www.instructables.com/id/1-How-to-Make-a-F...

Cut Out the Template

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Print out the provided template and cut out the excess paper from around the rim and top. You can use an x-acto knife or another sharp object just be careful not to cut yourself.

Top of Hat (cutting)

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Trace the outline of the paper onto cardboard, and then cut out with scissors or another sharp object.

Rim of Hat (cutting)

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Trace the outline of the paper onto cardboard, and then cut out with scissors or another sharp object.

Top of Hat (folding)

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Fold up the edges of the top piece using a straight-edge such as a ruler to make a bowl-like shape.

Taping Top of Hat

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With the edges folded up duct-tape the top in place. Cover all of it with whatever color/design you want.

Connect Parts

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Duct-tape around the rim, and push the top of the hat through the bottom of the rim.

Add Design

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Secure the top of the hat to the rim with duct-tape and add extra details. (We added a feather and a ring of stylized duct-tape around the bottom).