DIY Hulaween Jacket Gets Love from the Community
A fan shared a close-up of a freshly hand-painted jacket centered around a bold, retro-style “Hulaween” patch — bright yellow lettering, a purple border, and a mountain-and-river nightscape. The post was a straight-up flex: a quick photo of the finished piece with the simple caption asking if people were proud. The reply was loud: the thread is full of hype, practical tips and the kind of good-natured jealousy that festival DIY earns.
Are you guys proud of me?
This is exactly the kind of wearable art that makes Hulaween and other fest scenes feel personal. Custom jackets, patches and hand-painted gear are festival currency — they tell stories, mark seasons and turn a plain jacket into a conversation starter at the campsite.
- Style notes: bold contrast colors (neon-yellow script over cool blues) and a deep purple trim give the patch instant pop in low light.
- Tools visible in the image — paint markers, a brush and a paper palette — suggest the piece was finished with mixed media rather than a single method.
- Community response highlighted both compliments and helpful tips on sealing and durability for live events.
If you’re inspired, remember that festival-ready gear is part design and part durability: pick paints made for fabric or treat your work with a recommended sealant, and let layers cure fully before rolling a sleeping bag over it. Mostly, bring work like this to the next event — it’s the fastest way to make new friends and get asked where you found that jacket.
Keep an eye on the Extra Chill festival wire for more standout fan art and DIY looks from across the scene.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/hulaween/comments/1odr586/i_made_this_guys/