Comments on: Corn Husk Crafting – How To Soften And Preserve Husks http://thriftycreativity.com/archives/951 Tips, Links and Resources for Creating with Heart Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:25:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Karen http://thriftycreativity.com/archives/951/comment-page-1#comment-820 Karen Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:51:19 +0000 http://thriftycreativity.com/?p=951#comment-820 Hi Mary Lou, I'd go "by feel" when deciding how long to soak the husks - not less than 1/2 hour, after that you could soak them as long as you like (they won't "over-soak") If they feel softer and more pliable to you, then they're ready. I've dried mine by folding them in a towel and blotting them dry, patting them would work too, I'm sure. Hi Mary Lou,
I’d go “by feel” when deciding how long to soak the husks – not less than 1/2 hour, after that you could soak them as long as you like (they won’t “over-soak”)
If they feel softer and more pliable to you, then they’re ready.
I’ve dried mine by folding them in a towel and blotting them dry, patting them would work too, I’m sure.

]]> By: Mary Lou http://thriftycreativity.com/archives/951/comment-page-1#comment-819 Mary Lou Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:12:08 +0000 http://thriftycreativity.com/?p=951#comment-819 Hi Karen, I'm in the process of making a tamale wreath. How long do you let the husks sit in the solution of water and glycerin? and can I pat dry and start the project immedidately? Thank you in advance Mary Lou Hi Karen,

I’m in the process of making a tamale wreath. How long do you let the husks sit in the solution of water and glycerin? and can I pat dry and start the project immedidately?

Thank you in advance
Mary Lou

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