Jack spends more time onscreen with his hat off than on, so only add this item if you can afford it.
REFERENCE PHOTOS
http://www.sithcamaro.com/jack_comp/tricorn1.jpg
http://www.sithcamaro.com/jack_comp/tricorn2.jpg
Notice that the rear of the hat has the upper edge of the brim rolled inwards towards the crown. This is easy to recreate if your hat doesn't already have this feature.
FOR SALE
You can find some decent replicas of Jack's tricorn at surprisingly good prices:
911Costumes.com (Scroll down to 'Scallywag Pirate Hat')
A Masquerade
SpookShop
Handmade, all leather hats are available to those with deeper pockets:
Baron California Hats
Pyrate Leatherworx
Excaliber Leather
MAKE YOUR OWN
How To Make A Captain Jack Sparrow Hat
The tutorial listed above says it will cost you $70-$80 to make 1-2 tricorns. However, that's because it assumes you'll be using leather. If wool will do, you can get hat blanks from these vendors:
Bradley Company Of The Fox
MountainTop Trading Company
You may also be able to find a useable hat at your local thrift store. (Yes,
we know... we're sold on thrift stores! ;)
To make a tricorn from virtually any material, follow the instructions for the 'Sailor Pattern' in this online book.
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