Corn husk dolls and puppets have been a part of American culture and folklore since the time of the pilgrims, and are every bit as charming as they ever were. Help your kids make their own corn husk puppets and let them have some good, old-fashioned fun.
Soak the corn husks in warm water for at least an hour, until they become soft.
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Separate the corn husks and select four to six husks that are of a similar size. Gather them together and tie them with the jute twine about an inch from the end. Fold the husks down so they hide the knot, with the twine inside. Tie a small piece of jute about 1 1/2 inch down to make the corn husk puppet's head.
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Roll another damp corn husk into a tube, and trim each end so the edges are straight. This tube will be the corn husk puppet's arms. Tie each end near the edge.
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Insert the arm piece into the body with one end poking out from each side. Tie a piece of twine under the arms to form a waist, and to secure the puppet's arms.
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Wrap an additional corn husk around the back of the puppet's neck and cross it on the front of the puppet to form shoulders. Tie the husk in a knot around the puppet's waist.
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Divide the lower part of the puppet into two legs, tearing the husks if you need to. Tie each leg at the ankle with a small piece of twine, or leave them open to form a skirt.
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Decorate the puppets any way you like, or just leave them plain. Tie them to a sturdy twig and your corn husk puppet is complete.
Tips & Warnings
Hide tied areas by wrapping a narrow piece of corn husk around them, if you don't want the twine to show.
If you don't have corn husks, you can purchase them at a craft shop.
