Corn Doll Tutorial

Hey Everyone! So, I got this tutorial from Moonlight Magic on Facebook. They private messaged me this tutorial. So, hope you guys give this a whorl. 

CORN DOLLY

The corn dolly is an ancient harvest custom, still widely practiced throughout Europe. In ancient Europe it was customary at harvest time to leave a small portion of the grain in the field, often twisted or tied into the shape of a man or the symbol of a god or goddess. Sometimes, it was even dressed in men’s or women’s clothes, kept in a cradle, or hung atop a pole.

CORN DOLLY TUTORIAL

You need:

-10 Dried Corn Husks (You can peel from fresh corn & dry them yourself, or buy a pre-packed from the grocery).

-Scissors

-Twine or heavy weight braided string

-Large Bowl of water (able to fit the husks)

Steps:

1.Dampen straw to make pliable.

2.Gather the husks with your string at the smaller end. Tie it as tight as possible in a knot.

3.Divide the husks in half & flip them over around the tied off section. Tie that section off in a knot to make the head.

4.Pull out a section from the side of the doll and divide it into 3 sections

Braid the strips and tie them off at a desired length. Trim the husk near the end to make the hands. Repeat on the other side of doll.

5.Similar to tying off the head, tie off another section below the arms to make a waist and define the body a little more.

6.To cover your string, tear off a long strip of husk and tie it around the exposed parts.

7.Trim off any unevenness on the bottom of the skirt with scissors.

Lastly, “fluff” the skirt by gently separating the folds of husks.