Do college grads decorate their caps?

Decorating a graduation cap is a tradition and can be a clever way to stand out from the crowd. Many students feel that it's a rite of passage and can be a great way for loved ones to find them in a sea of graduates who are moving into the real world.

What size is a graduation cap?

Mortarboard & Hat Sizes Size Hat Circumference Large 61--62cm Medium 59--60cm X-Large 63--64cm 3 more rows

How do you make a homemade graduation cap?

You can construct your own graduation cap out of poster board, construction paper, and hot glue. To make the cap, fold the construction paper in half lengthwise and roll it into a cylinder; add a square-shaped piece of poster board on top. You can make a tassel using gold yarn and embroidery floss.

What is the tradition of decorating graduation caps?

Graduates use their decorated caps to express religion beliefs. Mortarboards also serve as sites of expressing emotions ranging from appreciation and gratitude… …to frustration. Popular culture references are very common, and graduates often use humor to playfully disrupt the formality of the occasion.

How to put pictures on graduation cap?

Step 1: With your ruler, measure approximately 2 inches in height for each picture. Step 2: Cut out your picture and use that as a guide for the remaining photos. Step 3: Decide where you want to place your images. Step 4: Glue the photos to your cap.

How to put flowers on a graduation cap?

Position the flowers on the cap where you want them. Use the hot glue gun to add glue to the bottom of a flower and press it onto the graduation cap, holding it down for 3-4 seconds to secure. Continue doing this until all the flowers are glued down and the glue is dried.

Do people still decorate caps?

Decorating your graduation cap or mortarboard has turned into a tradition for graduates.

Can I put hot glue on my graduation cap?

Start by applying fabric glue or a hot glue gun to attach your decorations to the cap. Arrange the decorations according to your design plan. You can create patterns, write messages, or add symbols that are meaningful to you.

Do you keep your cap after graduation?

We always recommend that after certain graduation traditions, such as the throwing of your graduation cap, you retrieve your graduation cap for keepsake. We also always recommend removing your graduation tassel before throwing your cap, so at the very least, you will have a tassel as a keepsake.

Are graduation caps one size fits all?

Most regalia suppliers use a one-size-fits-all (“OSFA”) graduation cap. These caps usually have elastic in the band that will stretch to fit your head. If you have a really large head or a bulky hairdo (larger than 24″ around at the widest point), consider asking for a larger cap.

What glue is best for graduation caps?

Glue is a necessary tool to attach most decorations to the graduation cap. Use Elmer's glue or any drying glue, which costs $1.99 to $4.99 at most craft stores or use a hot glue gun. Using glitter paint and pens can make a graduation cap look flashy and extravagant.

Should graduation hat be tight?

Use the size measurements provided by the supplier to ensure that your graduation regalia will fit the way it's supposed to. The cap itself should be snug, but not too tight. If it keeps slipping out of place, it's most likely too big, whereas if it's cutting off your circulation you might benefit from going up a size.

How to decorate a graduation cap without ruining it?

I always decorate onto a thin piece of cardboard (much like you would find on the inside of a new calendar or backing a new poster). I measure the piece of cardboard to perfectly fit the cap, and then use an Exacto knife to make sure I am cutting a button hole that fits over the button on the cap.

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