How Do You Make A Hat From Palm Fronds?
Hats made of palm fronds are as much utilitarian as part of the growing eco chic. They come in many styles, shapes and sizes. Whether they are made in the towns of Montecristi or Jipijapa, or in the villages of Andes Mountains in Ecuador or Vietnam, they are an “in” accessory. By using a bamboo frame or a straw hat as a base, you can create your own hat. Highly practical, these hats protect you from the sun and rain. Moreover, they serve as great gifts to your friends and relatives. Cut the stem ends of the translucent palm tree leaves. The edges of the leaves must be flat. Use the glue gun to stick the top edge of the palm frond onto the top center of the frame or straw hat. Continue gluing the surface until you reach the bottom of the frame. Glue the leaf onto the brim as well. Place another palm leaf next to the already glued one. The second palm leaf must overlap the first. Glue the palm frond onto the hat and over the inside of the brim. Take care that there are no crevices to let
