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Cornhusk Carnations |
Instructions from DIY Network.com |
Materials:
Cornhusks
Cornhusk comb shredder
Glue gun and hot glue
Water
Spray bottle
Towel
Cutting mat to protect work surface
16- to 20-gauge wire
Pliers
Heavy craft thread
Floral tape
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- Soak cornhusks in water to
soften them. Keep them soft by wrapping moist cornhusks in a towel.
- For best results, make the
carnations from the thinner outside portions of cornhusks. Grasp a
bunch of cornhusks at one end. Use a cornhusk comb shredder to shred
the ends of the cornhusks. The tool, available in craft stores,
resembles a wood block with nails protruding from one side and is very
sharp. Protect the work surface with a cutting mat. (Note: Though it
does take longer, you can shred the husks with a long strong needle.)
- Turn the cornhusks around,
and shred the other end. Wrap a wire around the middle of the bunch of
shredded cornhusks, and tighten with pliers. Let the end of the wire
extend out for the stem .
- Fold the cornhusks in half at
the center wire so the ends are all together, and tie a piece of heavy
craft thread tightly around the bunch about 3/4" from the wire. Cut
the ends of the thread. It will resemble a tassel
- Trim the ends evenly
approximately 2" from the thread. Fluff the shredded ends into a
flower shape. Let the flower dry
- Cut a piece of green cornhusk
1-1/2" wide. Run a bead of hot glue around the thread tied around the
cornhusks. Wrap the green cornhusk around the base of the flower,
gluing it in place. Cut away any excess
- Wrap thread around the base
of the flower at the stem, and tie tightly. Cut a narrow strip of
green cornhusk, fold it in half, and place it at the base of the
flower for leaves. Wrap the stem with floral tape, catching the leaves
to secure them.
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