Okay, so I saw this “Days of Thunder” hat online and thought, “Yeah, I gotta have that.” It’s that classic, retro racing vibe, you know? So, I started my mission to make one myself.
Finding the Right Hat
First things first, I needed a blank hat. Nothing fancy, just a plain, solid-color baseball cap. I rummaged through my closet but no luck. Everything had some kind of logo or design.
Off to the store I went. I grabbed a few different colors, just to see what would look best. I ended up with plain white and bright yellow caps. It feels classic, right?
Getting the Design Down
Next, I needed to figure out the design. I spent a good chunk of time just staring at pictures of the original hat online. I tried to sketch out on paper.
- The “Days of Thunder” text is in this bold, kinda blocky font.
- And then that number 51, also a bold style.
I tried different colored magic markers. Red and black were a big help. I also experimented with cutting paper to make a stencil.
Putting It All Together
This is where things got real. I laid the hat flat, carefully positioned my hand-drawn design on the front, and slowly start to paint. I ended up having to do a couple of coats to make the colors really pop.
The Final Product
And… done! Honestly, it’s not perfect. The lines aren’t super clean, and the letters might be a little wonky in places. But hey, I made it myself! It’s got that handmade charm, and I’m pretty stoked with how it turned out. I wore it out the other day, and a couple of people even asked me where I got it. “Made it myself,” I said, feeling pretty proud.
It took all day, but I finally feel like Cole Trickle.
