Burning Man is such a fun way to express your style and creativity. I was hunting Pinterest for fun costume ideas when I came across all these beautiful sequined, rhinestoned, shiny, amazing Burning Man hats. I found some you can purchase on Etsy, but they can be a little pricy. With a little time and craftiness, you can create your own, and then it’s unique to your style and a fun DIY project.
In this post I’ll give you a rundown of the supplies you’ll need (subject to your own personal taste), and the steps and shopping links to create your own personalized Burning Man hat.
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Step 1: Add sequin fabric to your military hat
Using a piece of chalk or something similar, trace your hat shapes onto the backside of the sequin fabric. Cut these shapes out and apply using the hot glue gun. This is the hardest part of the process, sequins will be flying everywhere. Make sure they don’t fly into your eyes!
Shop Sequinned Fabrics & Captain’s Hats
Step 2: Add all the Sparkly trim
I used a Braided Sequin Trim for the top of the brim, using the glue gun to add it the edge where the two pieces of fabric meet. Metal bullet spikes are also a really popular addition. They’ll give your hat a more industrial look.
Across the main banding on the front side, I used a crystal rhinestone appliqué. It’s already strung together so all you need to do is glue it across the brim.
Shop Trim
Step 3: Add rhinestones to your Burning Man Hat
Predetermine a design for the front of your hat by laying rhinestones out before you commit to gluing them. I originally wanted to use more of the pink teardrop statement rhinestones, but it turns out the brim was too short so I stuck with one statement pink stone surrounded by a burst pattern of smaller blue rhinestones.
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The Final Product
You’ve created a Burning Man hat that’s the perfect addition to your festival outfits. These hats were both a fun statement piece, and protected our foreheads from the sun!
Designing your own Burning Man hat is a chance to express your creativity and carry a little piece of that magic dust into every festival you attend. With the right supplies and a bit of imagination, you can build a statement piece that not only stands out in the crowd but also reflects your unique style and spirit. So grab your glue gun, let the glitter fly, and start crafting—your next festival adventure deserves a hat as bold as the memories you’ll make.
If you make your own playa hat, tag me @chrissihernandez I’d love to see your creations come to life!
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Too Much Work? Shop Pre-made Hats.
If you’d prefer to purchase one of these hats, here are some great shops I found on Etsy that sell them! Or you can check out my post The Best Etsy Shops For Amazing Burning Man Fashion.
Shop Patches & Appliques
Patches or appliques are also great for either the front of your hat or the top of your hat.
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Have you worn any Burning Man accessories made using the hot glue gun? Wondering if the heat at the burn will melt the hot glue?
Yes I made my hat with a glue gun. It’s totally fine ti use and it won’t melt. 🙂 Have so much fun at the burn!
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