Corn husk basket weaving

Crafts People Used to Make from Corn Husks Including Corn Husk Dolls - StrangeAgo

People have used corn husks for fall crafts and DIY projects since long before the original Thanksgiving dinner. And here’s a tip: you don’t need to shuck a bunch of corn either— just use tamale wrappers from the grocery store. They are inexpensive, easy to work with, and can produce a wide variety of classic, long-lasting decorations. Here are ten to consider: Above, how to make basic corn husk flowers from The House That Lars Built.

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Corn has long been used by Americans for food, feeding livestock and even for baskets. Native Americans cultivated maize and used every piece of the corn, allowing none of it to go to waste.

First Time Weaving with Corn Husks

Prepared and packaged reeds are available in craft stores and from basketry supply retailers for those who want to weave their own baskets. However, some weavers prefer to use freshly-harvested reeds or other natural materials for their baskets. Follow two main steps to prepare your own reeds for making baskets.

Suzie Grieve on Instagram: "Not that I will ever get bored with the endless varieties of browns and greens found in all the beautiful barks and leaves I use… but how lovely is this purple corn husk! These were kindly gifted to me but I really wanted to try growing some myself this year, unfortunately they had run out of this variety - double red, so shall try again next year. The texture makes it less easy to weave with than regular corn husk but it makes up for that with its amazing colour…

Corn husk is used by tribal artists for baskets, mats, braided rugs, and even braided shoes and sandals.

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