Saturday, November 26, 2011

Thanksgiving Indian Corn Harvest Candle Centerpiece

I wanted to make a centerpiece that celebrated some of autumn's harvest and this is the result.


I found this idea from Eddie Ross a few years ago, and finally made it this year. 
All you need is:
  • glass sconce or large vase
  • dried indian corn
  • jute twine
  • floral clay or double-sided tape 
  • optional - satin ribbon for a more formal look.
  • candle
Tie the husks around the corn with jute twine to secure husks in place, making sure to tie each corn husk in an even height from the bottom, so you are able to hide this twine with the finishing ribbon or jute.
Align each corn husks around the glass sconce, keeping in place with either floral clay or double-sided tape.  It's OK if these adhesives fall off or don't stick too long, as it's just the initial setting to keep them in place while you tie the larger length of jute around all the husks as below.
You can either finish the centerpiece in a more natural look, leaving the jute twine as your ribbon, wrapping around the corn husks a dozen or so times.  For a more formal or finished look, use a wider satin ribbon as below.  This will hide the jute twine and a final bow adhered with double-sided tape gives it the finished look.

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