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A bedazzled cowboy hat is the ultimate statement accessory — festivals, Halloween, bachelorettes, you name it.
My top pick: A rhinestone-covered cowboy hat is the accessory that turns every event into YOUR event — impossible to miss, impossible not to photograph.
1. Plain Cowboy Hat Base
A blank felt cowboy hat as the canvas for rhinestones. Shop plain cowboy hat felt craft on Amazon →
2. Flatback Rhinestones Bulk
A large pack of flatback crystals for full hat coverage. Shop flatback rhinestones bulk bag on Amazon →
3. E6000 Glue for Hats
Industrial adhesive that bonds rhinestones to fabric and felt. Shop e6000 glue fabric on Amazon →
4. Rhinestone Fringe Trim
Pre-made rhinestone fringe that hangs from the brim. Shop rhinestone fringe trim on Amazon →
5. Iron-On Rhinestone Patches
Heat-activated rhinestone patches for quick application. Shop iron on rhinestone patches on Amazon →
6. Star and Moon Gems
Star and moon shaped gems for a celestial cowboy hat. Shop star moon gems craft on Amazon →
7. Rhinestone Letter Stickers
Letter stickers to spell words or initials on the hat. Shop rhinestone letter stickers on Amazon →
8. Feather and Gem Band
A hat band with feathers and rhinestones for added detail. Shop rhinestone feather hat band on Amazon →
9. Pre-Bedazzled Cowboy Hat
A ready-made rhinestone cowboy hat if DIY isn’t your speed. Shop rhinestone cowboy hat pre made on Amazon →
10. Disco Ball Mirror Tiles
Tiny mirror tiles for a disco-ball cowboy hat effect. Shop disco mirror tiles craft small on Amazon →
The bottom line
A plain felt hat with flatback rhinestones and E6000 glue is the DIY approach. Rhinestone fringe adds instant drama, and a pre-made hat skips the work entirely.