A Happy Book of Little Gifts to Make

MAKING HATS

Hats make everything better…right? I love to add hats to the characters in my drawings, paintings, and sculptures for just a tiny bit of whimsy. Here are a few ways to add hats to some of the projects in this book.

Cone Hat Tutorial

Step 1

Use a compass to make a circle. Cut the circle into wedges. A bigger wedge makes a wider hat, and a smaller wedge makes a narrower hat.

Step 2

Overlap the cut edges until the hat looks the way you like it. Use a glue stick to secure the overlap and hold until it’s dry.

Step 3

Try it on for ...