Directions for Making Cornhusk Flowers

Dried cornhusks can be dyed in vibrant colors.

Corn is a nutritious and versatile vegetable. Almost every part of the corn cob can be used in various recipes, including the husks. Dried parts of the corn cob, such as the husk, also can be used in crafts. Ancient cultures and modern families alike have used cornhusks to create such decorative items as dolls and flowers. Make cornhusk flowers for entertainment, or decorate your house with them around the fall holidays.

Things You'll Need

• Green florist wire
• Fabric dye
• Floral tape

Instructions

1. Fill a plastic bowl with warm water. If desired, add a few drops of fabric dye in the bowl to provide color to cornhusks; use the color you want the finished petals to be. Soak the cornhusks in the solution overnight. Iron them flat, and allow them to dry out completely before using.

2. Untwist a metal coat hanger, and bend it into the shape of a flower stem. Wrap the hanger with green floral tape to complete the stem of the flower.

3. Cut the cornhusks into inch-wide strips, and form them into petals. Fold the cornhusks in half and leave a loop in the center for long, open petals, or cut out petal patterns from the cornhusks. Whichever design you choose, wrap the end of the petal with an inch of green florist wire to help the petal keep its shape.

4. Attach your petals to the top of your flower stem using either florist wire or floral tape. Once you have all the petals arranged in a circle, tape or glue balled up pieces of cornhusk to the center of the flower to finish it.

References

• Craftbits.com: Cornhusk Flowers
• Education.com: Make Corn Husk Flowers