Corn Husk Cordage

You may not have thought about this fibre source lurking right under your nose. Cultures all around the world use this strong, versatile fibre. Here’s one simple way to use corn husks.
It also takes dye in credibly well.

[@thewintergardener]

I love this video. I come back to it every couple months just to enjoy the comical way you showcase the corn at the beginning.

[@christiyorkartist]

It's the cat, isn't it 😄Thanks so much for your kind comment.

[@sagepalmer704]

Thank you for the tutorials and inspiration! I love using natural materials to make things instead of buying from a store

[@christiyorkartist]

Time consuming, but so nice to have some hand made cordage for that finishing touch on a project or a gift.

[@tic857]

Brings back memories I use to do this after my dad would finish husking the corn. Dog bane works good too

[@elizabethswing5878]

So cool!

[@TheHailacopter]

This is amaizeing!

[@christiyorkartist]

Thanks! So glad you enjoy it.

[@jillatherton4660]

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[@frithar]

Lol. Went out to buy corn just for this

[@christiyorkartist]

Love it! How did it work out?

[@susanmyrawills]

The corn husks turn brown after you dry them , but in your video they appear green and fresh???

[@christiyorkartist]

I dried these corn husks while they were still green, and they have retained the green colour becuase I kept them in a box out of the light. They will eventually fade to a more of a pale "straw" colour with time. I also find different corn varieties yield different coloured husks - the pale ones are great if you want to try dying them. And think of the heritage varieties of "candy" corn! I'd love to try some of those.