Bug Hats

crayola supplies

Fabric Crayons

household supplies

white paper
iron (for adult use only!)
hat

Why

You too can have a bug on your head! Make these fun hats to wear everywhere!

Steps

1. Crayola® Fabric Crayon color transfer best on fabric that is 100% polyester fabric or has a high polyester content.
2. Pick your favorite bug design. Or whatever you like.
3. Draw your bug design directly on the fabric part of your hat. Brush away crayon specks.
4. Make an ironing pad by placing white paper or newspaper over an iron-safe surface. Place fabric on ironing pad.
5. Cover your design with white paper.
6. Ironing should be done by an adult in a well-ventilated area. Set iron on cotton. Press design with slow steady pressure for 1 to 2 minutes. Lift iron straight up while holding paper in place to prevent image from blurring.
7. Remove paper carefully.
8. Decorated fabrics can be machine washed, using warm or cold water and a gentle cycle. Do not place in dryer.

When & Where

""My friends and I all made bee hats, then we pretended my front porch was our hive" "
- Scott S., age 10

""I love ladybugs, so my dad and I made a ladybug hat. I love it!""
- Ryleigh J., age 8

Interesting Info

There are nearly 20,000 different types of bees. Almost all of them build “houses” called hives.

Safety Guidelines

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Fabric Crayons or Melting Crayons—Melt crayons in a well-ventilated area. Overheating wax crayons during melting or ironing may release irritating fumes. Ironing should be done by an adult.