23 Easy Graduation Cap Designs You Can Try - Its Claudia G (2024)

FAQs

How do I put a picture on a 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.

Avoid High Hairstyles: High ponytails or top knots can prevent the cap from fitting securely. Use Bobby Pins: Securely fasten your cap by crisscrossing bobby pins through your hair and the holes in the base of the cap. Bobby pins are especially helpful if there is a strong wind on graduation day.

While decorating your grad cap is a fun way to express yourself and your accomplishments, don't use any inappropriate items, symbols or words. You will not be permitted to wear your cap if university staff deem it inappropriate or offensive.

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.

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.

While decorating my cap, I found it easiest to buy things like glue dots, velcro strips, and I used a lot of hot glue. Things like stickers or regular Elmer's glue don't usually stick to the cap material very well. Once everything is placed as you like it, let the cap sit still in a dry place overnight. Finally!

You wanna get the most basic, simple headbands piece of tape, tape the headband right behind the front of the hat, fold the back down, and then place the headband and wear your hat comfortably. Now you can celebrate all your hard work without messing up your hair.

If you're the type of person who craves the spotlight, try wearing something bright, bold, and eye-catching. Choose a color that makes you feel like your best self, then look for a dress, jumpsuit, or two-piece set in that color family! You can also choose a bold hue based on the color of your graduation gown.

Inspirational graduation quotes

“You'll be on your way up! You'll be seeing great sights! You'll join the high fliers who soar to high heights.” — Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the Places You'll Go!”

A: Yes, the Sharpie oil based marker writes on any surface, including fabric.

What do you wear under a graduation cap? ›

What you wear under your cap and gown is about comfort and style! Think business-casual dress, and remember: your shirt collar or dress top will show. Wear comfortable shoes suited for the surface — a football field? Stairs to climb or descend?

High School Graduation

For a high school commencement ceremony, tassels are worn on the right side of the cap before the ceremony and are then moved from the right side to the left after receiving a diploma or when directed to do so by the graduation speaker.

Step 1 - Bedazzle your graduation cap

Take the fabric glue and dab a small amount on each rhinestone and gently press on to cap. Repeat this step until you have fully covered the cap in rhinestones.

Things like stickers or regular Elmer's glue don't usually stick to the cap material very well. Once everything is placed as you like it, let the cap sit still in a dry place overnight. Finally! Time to show off your beautiful masterpiece to all that attend the ceremony and be proud of it.

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.

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.