How Do You Make A Coonskin Hat?
Used as a hunting cap by southern pioneers, the coonskin hat has become an American icon to kids and adults alike. Associated with the likes of Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, these signature caps are fun to wear and are a great conversation piece wherever you go. Here’s how to make your own. Measure the shape and size of your head at its widest point. Buy or obtain a large, clean raccoon skin. The tail should be fluffy and smooth with attractive markings. Cut thick paper, such as grocery bag paper, into four pieces—the crown piece, using your measurement, and three curved pieces roughly 4 inches wide. Two of the pieces should equal the length of the remaining one, and all three when placed together should be long enough to go around the crown piece. Using straight pins, attach the longest 4-inch curved piece of your pattern into the bottom end and inside of the hide, near the tail. Place the crown piece inside the arch of the curve, and pin both pieces securely into place. Using a dar
