The texture and feel of the corn husk has always inspired me. I always wanted to experiment with it in a totally new way so hears my latest creation ” THE CORN HUSK FLOWERS”
(Corn husk is the cover of leaves that encases the corn ).
MATERIALS NEEDED
- corn husk
- bending wire
- floral tape
- cotton thread
- artificial plastic leaves
Just boil the corn along with the husk for 10 to 15 minutes to make the leaves soft and manageable ,now separate the leaves from the corn and cut them into rectangles of different sizes.
Turn and twist the wire in such a way that a loop is formed at the top.
Fold the husk rectangles in half keeping in mind that the direction of the grain should be vertical.
Now take a small rectangle (folded in half )and start rolling it around the wire loop and secure it by tying cotton thread tightly to it.
While rolling around the wire add some pleats in the lower ends of the petals ,this will help to give a more blooming effect to your flower.
Tie each and every petal with the thread separately.
Gradually add larger petals to the flower.
Keep on adding petals until you are satisfied with the bloom of the flower.
This is how the flower would be looking from the bottom,
cover the lower parts of the petal and the thread with floral tape and continue to cover the wire as well.
Add the leaves to the wire and that’s all, you are done. Now its up to you that you want to make a single flower or a whole basket for some dry arrangements.
post written by Erum sole author of arts crafts n hobbies.
http://artscraftsnhobbies.blogspot.com
These are so pretty , I,m a big fan of silk flowers . I would make these if I could buy corn with the husk still attached –cottonreel
Just beautiful!
thank you Becca for giving me a chance to be a guest blogger at your blog ,Erum from http://artscraftsnhobbies.blogspot.com
If that isnt the most creative, now I can see that corn husks are not just for tamales!
Great idea!
So cool idea! I'm moving to Mexico next week so this will be perfect for over there! Corn husks are so easy to find!:-)
gorgeous!!! i can't wait to try this one!
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Wow, that is so pretty and cool! I have to try these. I know my mom will love a few.
WOW!!!! This is stunning! Thank you so much for the tutorial!
WOW!!!! This is stunning! Thank you so much for the tutorial!
That is so pretty! I love the texture. Thanks so much to both of you, I'll be linking.
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This is just fantastic. You make it look so simple and easy to make this. I sure am going to try this.
Thanks.
This is one of a kind idea i’ve ever seen. Its amazing how you came up into such ideas like this.So perfect outcome and very unique.