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German cap "Hat Cord" D.I.Y.

T.H.A.W.

T.H.A.W.

Tanker
Hi guys...
I have a few German Caps, that I wanted to add Hat Cords to...to "spice" them up a bit.


With Christmas to come soon, I had the idea to use ornament string from a Christmas tree decoration.


Items needed:
1/16 drill bit
German Cap
Ornament string
Mini Brads


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Drill 2 holes just behind the visor ends, and centered in the hat band.
Insert the 2 Mini Brads (but don't bend over them yet).
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Loop one end of the ornament string around 1st brad, and bend the tabs to hold it tight.
Tie a small knot just infront of that brad.
Next, bring the string (both strands) around the front of the hat, to the second brad. Tie another knot just infront of tis brad.
Last, tie one last knot around the brad, and bend the tabs on the brad over.
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I cant find a pic of the exact pack of Mini Brads that I use, and I threw away my original pack.
However, Micheals crafts sell them 200ct for $2.50, MultiPack Black, Silver, Gold, Pewter... I will show a pic of the Pastel Mini brads, but you will want the "metallic" multi color pack.
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I use these Mini Brads for EVERYTHING 1:6 !
German Shoulder boards (to get rid of the bulk caused by the DML nut & bolts)
Rivits
Nails
Buttons....
The list goes on & on.


You can also use Gold Ornament String for American Civil War Hat Cords....but the "acorn" on the end is a bit tuff to get right.


I hope this tip will help a few of you out...
Good luck & let me know if you try it and like it.
THAW
 
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Strap buttons were either field grey, aluminum, or gold color. Have never seen German buttons that were gunmetal
 
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