Cornhusk Dolls
-Corn husks, fresh or dried, about 6-8 pieces.
-String
-Cotton balls, about 4
-Scraps of cloth, yarn, beads
-pipe cleaners (optional)
Note: If you are using dried husks, soak them in water to soften
them. Fresh husks need no special preparation
Step 1: Take a strip of husk and place a few cotton balls in the
middle, twisting and tying it with string to make a head.
Step 2: Make some arms by folding another husk and tying it near
each end to make hands. Slip the arms between the husks that extend
under the head. Tie the waist with string.Arrange enough husks
around the figure's waist so that they overlap slightly. Tie them in
place with string.
Step 3: Fold the husks down carefully. For a woman wearing a long
skirt, cut the husks straight across at the hem. to make a man,
divide the skirt in two and tie each half at the ankles. Let the
figure dry completely
Step 4: You can leave you figure as is, or give it a face, hair, or
even some fancier clothes. Use a fine-tipped marker to draw facial
features. Glue some fuzzy yarn on for hair. Add some tiny beads for
buttons, and bits of fabric for aprons or vests. A pipe cleaner
staff or cane will help the man stand upright. |
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