Corn husk dolls

How to make it

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   1

   Soak the husks

   Soak the husks in warm water for 10 minutes until they bend without cracking.

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   Stack and tie

   Stack 4 husks with the pointy ends together. Tie them tight about 1 in from the points.

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   Make the head

   Fold the long ends down over the knot like peeling a banana. Tie again below to make a round head.

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   4

   Make the arms

   Roll 1 husk into a tight tube. Tie each end, then slide it sideways between the layers under the head.

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   Tie the waist

   Tie the husks below the arms to make a waist. The rest becomes a skirt.

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   Trim and dry

   Trim the skirt straight. Let it dry overnight on a towel.