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These dolls are based on Penobscot Dolls illustrated by Frank G. Speck in the mid-1900's. You will need the husks from one or two ears of corn for a 6" doll. This should take you about 1 hour to make. Soak cornhusks (that have been thoroughly dried beforehand) for 10 minutes in warm water.
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www.nativetech.org/cornhusk/dollinst.html
www.nativetech.org/cornhusk/dollinst.html
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See the Instructions for Making Cornhusk Dolls ... Cornhusk dolls have been made by Northeastern Native Americans probably since the beginnings of corn agriculture more than a thousand years ago. ... Sometimes a face is drawn, or red dots are painted for cheeks; but more often than not the doll's face is left blank.
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www.nativetech.org/cornhusk/corndoll.html
www.nativetech.org/cornhusk/corndoll.html
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Use corn husks to make a classic Native American Toy to use as Thanksgiving decorations or a fun fall craft for kids. ... Next time you're shucking corn for dinner, don't throw away the husks -- dry them in the sun for one to three days, and you'll have the makings for a corn-husk doll.
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familyfun.go.com/crafts/corn-husk-dolls-666098/
familyfun.go.com/crafts/corn-husk-dolls-666098/
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However, you may decorate your own corn husk doll however you like. Small children will be able to decorate with colored construction paper, crayons and markers. You can attach paper clothing, jewelry, facial features and other items with a small ... Decorate first, and then attach to the body using the above instructions.
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www.snowwowl.com/naartcornhuskdolls2.html
www.snowwowl.com/naartcornhuskdolls2.html
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We get many good things from corn: corn on the cob, popcorn, sweetener, starch, even ethanol to power engines. Native American and pioneer children also got fun from corn. They made dolls from cornhusks. You can too! ... Make a doll just like one that Native American and pioneer kids made!
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www.michigan.gov/mikids/0,1607,7-163-15941_20571---,00....
www.michigan.gov/mikids/0,1607,7-163-15941_20571---,00.html
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Instructions:; Soak corn husks in the bowl of water 5 minutes to make them pliable. To make a boy corn husk doll, omit the shawl part and tie the string around the waist. Split the bundle of husk below the waist to form the legs and tie off at the ankle.;
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www.manataka.org/page67.html
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A PERFECTLY ROUND HEAD can be made for your corn husk doll by placing a few cotton balls inside a piece of husk, instead of rolling husks. Decorate first, and then attach to the body using the above instructions.
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www.aaanativearts.com/article552.html
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A PERFECTLY ROUND HEAD can be made for your corn husk doll by placing a few cotton balls inside a piece of husk, instead of rolling husks. Decorate first, and then attach to the body using the above instructions.
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www.aaanativearts.com/printout552.html
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Picture intensive instructions for making simple corn husk dolls. ... Everyone makes their corn husk dolls a little differently. So do not get discouraged by reading all the various instructions available online and in books. Just read through what you can, dry yourself some corn husks, and sit down at the table one day...
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www.sacredspiral.com/crafts/husks/corndoll/
www.sacredspiral.com/crafts/husks/corndoll/
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