DIY Cornhusk Flowers

DIY Cornhusk Flowers tutorial

Today I would like to share with you a new material – cornhusks to make flowers. Because the pattern of cornhusk is similar to crepe paper, yet stronger, and easy to tear into small slices, we can use flexibly in crafting.

Materials needs in this post:

For Cosmos and Daisies:

  • Card stock (for templates)
  • Dried cornhusks (available at crafts stores and Mexican food shops)
  • Paper towels
  • Scissors
  • Pinking shears
  • Wire, 18- and 32-gauge
  • Dried corn kernels
  • Butter knife
  • Clear varnish
  • White glue
  • Tweezers
  • Brown floral tape

For Sunflowers:

  • Card stock (for base and templates)
  • Dried corn kernels
  • Hot-glue gun
  • Tweezers
  • Cornhusks
  • Scissors
  • Wire, 18-gauge
  • Wooden dowel, 1/4-inch diameter
  • White floral tape