HOW TO PAINT A STRAW HAT IN ONLY 20 MINUTES! Here we go!
This was the first time I’ve ever painted on a Straw Hat! Sometimes I don’t have enough time to experiment before I go LIVE. So I did the experimenting in front of you. It’s okay to make mistakes. Sometimes the “mistakes” turn out to be the best part of the painting.
I started off with a little Cadmium Yellow and just painted a half circle for the center of the sunflower, and 4-5 petals on the hat brim. Then I fill in the petals with a mix of Cadmium Yellow and Summer Squash Yellow. Then I used Chocolate Brown to fill in the center of the flower and outline the petals. Then I used some Orange Twist to shade the leaves a little. Next I mixed some Festive Green with Chocolate Brown, so the green wasn’t so bright. I used this muted green to paint in some leaves and curly cues for vines. I highlighted the leaves with Festive Green. Now the FUN!!! I got out my favorite 24k Gold and some Bronze to add metallic touches in the flowers center and in the petals. To add texture, I used my brush handle as a stamp to apply the metallic colors. Then final touches of Glitter over the vines and any other place that needs more sparkle.
I can’t wait to see what you paint! Remember, have FUN and don’t doubt yourself. You can do this with beginner art supplies or craft paint
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What kind of paint you used. Because some paint won’t work on straw. Please reply soon soon
Hi Bernice! I use DecoArt Americana Paints 💕
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Hi!! Thank you to share how to paint the hat. I painted one but the paint bled through to the underside of the brim, and it doesn’t look good at all. What can I do to avoid this when working on a straw hat?”
Hey Dilia!
So glad you asked! To stop paint from bleeding through your straw hat, try this:
🛑 Block It: Place cardboard or paper under the brim while painting.
🧴 Seal First: Use clear gesso or Mod Podge to prep the surface.
🎨 Go Light: Apply thin coats of paint and let each dry before adding more.
🌬️ Dry Flat: This helps prevent drips and bleeding.
It doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful
Great
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Hi Betty,
If you are looking for the seasonal event guide you can get it HERE
Thank you!
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Does the final design need to be sealed?
Hi Beth,
The final design does not have to be sealed 💕
Hello
Hammonton NJ
First time here
Never paint straw hat
Look sweet
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Cute idea!
Hi Margaret!
Thank you 💕. You can get the FREE Truck & Tree Tutorial HERE!
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Hi Sue!
You can get the FREE Truck & Tree Tutorial HERE!
Where is a good place to buy the hats?
Hi Melissa,
Amazon is a good place to find hats like these 😀
What can I put over paint to protect if it should rain 🤔
If you use acrylic paint, the design should be water proof!
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