Corn dolly how to make

At work I got the rare chance to try my hand at the Native American craft of corn husk doll making. The English were first introduced to dolls made out of corn during an 1585 expedition in Virginia. It seems that the English preferred rag dolls but that corn husk dolls were numerous among many Native civilizations. Soak the husks for 5-10 minutes to make them pliable. Make a stack out of four husks and tie a string around the husks around an inch from the top. Divide the husks into two…

In this video I show you how to make a corn dolly for your altar or sacred space, and to celebrate the harvest. Let’s do some magical crafting.Traditionally,...

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The ancient corn dolly is a pagan rural symbol for good luck and fertility. Join local artist Diane Griffiths who will walk you through the heritage of the craft and introduce you to the intricate method of weaving corn into beautiful corn dollies. This workshop will suit anyone who wants to learn a new decorative technique inspired by 1000 years of worldwide craft tradition. Beginners welcome. £19 incl materials. If you have access issues please ...

In traditional pagan culture it was believed that the spirit of the grain lived amongst the crop and that the harvest made her effectively homeless. In some districts corridors of standing corn we…

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You'll need a small sheaf of corn stalks. (A note to my US readers: that's wheat to you. What you call corn, we call sweetcorn. And you can make dollies with them but they're very different.) If possible, ask permission of the landowner before you gather anything. Always make sure you gather from the edges of the field where the harvester can't reach and the grain will go to waste. Don't take more than you need. A bundle the size of the one in the photo is plenty for three or four dollies…

Straw Work and Corn Dollies hand crafted in the heart of Aberdeenshire, Scotland by Elaine Lindsay A piece of Straw Work makes an unusual gift, whether of traditional or contemporary design, as well as being a natural, environmentally friendly decoration for your own home. We have been featured on Channel 4’s Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Christmas, Sony Pictures Outlander and BBC One Drama […]