Native Americans have been using corn for a myriad of uses for hundreds of years. Corn itself feeds their livestock, and the husks provide a strong material for weaving baskets, moccasins, and backpacks.
The husk of the corn is only at its strongest when properly prepared. After you have selected your weaving pattern, ensure that you prep your DIY setup ideally before moving forward.
• Read a beginner how-to book or article for basic basket weaving.
• Find a pattern that fits your weaving ability and envision your completed result.
• Remove husks off fresh corn. Lay each husk out and towel-dry them, followed by hanging the husks to dry for a few days.
• When the husks are dry, re-wet them by soaking them in a sink for ten to fifteen minutes
• Remove the corn husks from the water, and lay flat on a towel. This gets them ready for weaving.
Now that you have properly prepped, you can begin following the instructions inside your selected patterns. Never worry about how many baskets you’ll end up with, as there are many uses for them around the house! Read our previous blog post for DIY tips and ideas for decorating with baskets like The Lazy Susan
The husk of the corn is only at its strongest when properly prepared. After you have selected your weaving pattern, ensure that you prep your DIY setup ideally before moving forward.
• Read a beginner how-to book or article for basic basket weaving.
• Find a pattern that fits your weaving ability and envision your completed result.
• Remove husks off fresh corn. Lay each husk out and towel-dry them, followed by hanging the husks to dry for a few days.
• When the husks are dry, re-wet them by soaking them in a sink for ten to fifteen minutes
• Remove the corn husks from the water, and lay flat on a towel. This gets them ready for weaving.
Now that you have properly prepped, you can begin following the instructions inside your selected patterns. Never worry about how many baskets you’ll end up with, as there are many uses for them around the house! Read our previous blog post for DIY tips and ideas for decorating with baskets like The Lazy Susan
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