Cornhusk beads. Who'd a thunk!! We've made cornhusk dolls before, but never beads. Interesting! I kinda wish we'd grown corn this year just so I could try this.
They are called Husks, these are Gorgeous...and Creators out there that only want to use Organic and Textile materials this is perfect for them...very creative...thanks
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How funny, I thought I was the only one who thought in this direction. I started making beads from husk (these are husk, silk are the fine threads under the husk) several years ago, however I use them after they are super dry, harder to roll as they are capable of splitting, slow and easy I roll. They make a very interesting bead. I just cut them random, no template, with a rotary cutter with a 28mm blade. I trim the very top corners before rolling, just my choice. Thanks for putting this up, now I know I am not alone in out of box thinking for making beads :)
We are bonkers together! This husk was partially dry when I rolled and I left the beads in the sun for two weeks before glazing them so hopefully they will be ok
I’m new to paper beading but I find that I look at everything now and wondered if I could make a bead out of it! For example, today I made beads from a Pepperidge Farm cookie bag! I admire your randomness!
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Excelente idea!! La hoja de maíz es muy noble y se utiliza en muchas cosas, por ejemplo para algunas comidas, elaboran nacimientos para navidad, elaborar muñecas y muchas manualidades. Se puede teñir con colorantes para telas y quedan con unos colores muy bonitos. Lo mejor de todo es que es amigable con el medio ambiente Saludos!!
In Mexico, they create beautiful dolls, flowers, wreaths, and many more with corn leaves. I hope your beads hold up well as they're not completely dry and mold may set in. That said, I think it's a great idea to make beads with them. Thank you for sharing. Blessings ❤️
Yes! I am Mexican and we use corn husks to make tamales. And yes they are used for beautiful arts and crafts. Consider dying the husks in a water based colorant (water+food coloring or a natural source such as beet juice or turmeric). I'll have to try it myself...I just discovered paper beads!
This is GREAT idea! Yes, they should be dried out, then soaked in water over night. If you seal them they won't mold. The natural look is nice though. I've used dried out (dead!!) Leaves of one of my long thin plants to paint and draw on and use in my junk journals. Good thinking all around. Thx. Austin,TX USA
What an awesome way to use something that most people throw away. I need to run to my supermarket and grab some corn husks before they throw them away. Can't wait to see what you do with them.
I have random ideas too. I'm new to making paper beads and the thought crossed my mind that what if i could make beads from tall blades of grass. Grass is such a beautiful green color. Who knows? 🤷♀️
They're called corn husks. I haven't looked into the comments to see if anyone has named them yet but there it is. Lovely beads. I'm thinking of trying them myself. They sell them separately. 😸
Wow you clever girl, I love it.!!!!! They look brilliant, I loved your excitement I was getting excited with you. lol already texted my daughter in law to see if she buys fresh sweetcorn and to keep me the leaves. lol If not guess what hubby got for tea next week.? I so love your blue glasses, there really cool and looks wonderful on you. Zoe I have just got this feeling I didnt get back to you on etsy. I remember having your question in front of me and I started to type and my daughter phoned. I must have closed it as was on the phone for ages, and I didnt go back. I am so sorry. I have fibro and it plays manic with my brain, every day can be a challenge when its not working properly. When I took another look at the printed out template, it made sense to me in that moment whereas it didnt the few times before I looked at it. You will get use to me I am sure. so if my messages dont sound right, you will know why. lol batty as a fruit cake most days. xxxxx
That's pretty ingenious. I like you the Curiosity factor. Have you tried to do anything with the corn silk? I'll bet that would be challenging but lovely
Here We Go Using Corn Husks Leaves /Shells To Make Beads. Next We Will Be Using The Corn Silk As Fibers To Decorate Our Beads Hahahaha Wait That Is Not A Bad Idea Now I Thinking About Pine Apple 🍍 Leaves🍍 Hmm🤔 Look What You Just Started Hahahaha The Wierdest Material I Used To Roll Paper/ Custom Beads Is Rubber Gloves Also I Tried Freezer Food Fully Cooked Bags They Have Came Out Really Nice😉!!!
I've rolled beads from plenty of oddball things, so this isn't that crazy of a stretch for me. I think they look fine even in the original dried tan color. After all, baskets are made of natural material and never dyed or painted. If you really want color in them, I'm certain that a bit of clothing dye, beet juice, etc will give them a lovely, if pale, color. Just pop them into a bath of it for a few hours and then hang them up to dry a bit before making them into beads. I love the natural, neutral look on these. They give it a very summery feel.
In my basket weaving I have dyed some of the reed in chemical dyes. I have also used black walnut hulls to stain the basket after completing it. I never used a sealer.
I the USA they are called corn husk. Some countries use them in making Tamales as a wrap for the food that is made from corn flour/ corn meal. You can purchase them already dried. Another use from the old days was corn husk dolls I an not sure what century and if it was just a USA thing but if you ever visit the USA take a Trip to Williamsburg and they have many different things colonial you can walk around and do many things I believe that is where I made one of the dolls but it could also have been ar Fort Michlamacinac in Michigan which is a fort from Colonial USA and has reenactments just as Williamsburg does reenactments
I’m all for recycling, however I’m concerned that the beads will mold due to the husks not being dried through before sealing them in glue. It may take awhile to determine this as they could grow the mold between the layers initially. In basket weaving we soak the materials , but the basket is not sealed. Maybe wrap a piece of wire around the bead and glue it after dried. The wire could be removed or used as a design feature. .
I used the sweetcorn husk because that was what was in my kitchen. I made the beads, let them dry on the window ledge and enjoyed the process. I was in no rush
I can tell you for a fact that you are not the first to do this people have been making beads and all kinds of crafts out of corn shucks or husks but believe me you should have done your research before claiming you are doing something new rather than make it sound like because you don't know what it is you are getting by with saying you are doing something no one has done before. Look it up instead of calling it a thing a ma giggy..
Thank you for taking the time to tell me how you really feel. Sometimes in life we just have to get things off our chests. Sorry you did not like the video. I can't please everyone.
