This morning I made Sailor Sunny Jim's sailor cap using a piece of dowel, heavy paper, newspaper, glue, and paint.
First I cut a section of dowel to a size compfortable to hold.
I then started shaping the dome of the cap with a sanding block.
After getting the shape of the dome where I wanted it I cut it off the dowel.
Here I've finished shaping the side of the cap using a sanding block.
I glued some heavy paper around the side of the shape to form the brim. I placed it on what is going to be Sailor Sunny Jim's head to see how it will fit. I then glued some tiny pieces of newsprint around the brim.
Here is the finished sailor cap with a fresh coat of acrylic paint.