Traditional Corn Dolls

Corn dolls, also known as corn husk dolls, are traditional crafts that are often made during the Mabon season as a way to celebrate the harvest. Here's a basic guide on how to make a corn doll using materials that can be easily found:

Materials:

• Corn husks (dried corn husks can be found at most craft stores or online)

• Scissors

• Twine or string

• Glue (optional)

• Decorations such as beads, feathers, or paint (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Start by gathering your dried corn husks. You will need at least two husks for the body of the doll, and additional husks for the arms and legs.

2. Take one of the husks and shape it into the body of the doll. Fold the husk in half and tie it at the top to create the head. Then, shape the remaining portion of the husk into the body.

3. Take the second husk and shape it into the arms and legs. Fold the husk in half lengthwise and tie it at the top to create the arms. Then, shape the remaining portion of the husk into the legs.

4. Use twine or string to tie the arms and legs to the body of the doll. You can use glue if you want to secure the pieces better.

5. Optional: You can add decorations to your corn doll, such as beads, feathers, or paint. Be creative!

6. Once you are done, you can display your corn doll as a decoration or use it in rituals or ceremonies to celebrate the harvest.

Note that this is a basic guide, and there are many variations of how to make a corn doll, some people also use wire or pipe cleaner to make the structure more stable and make more complex shapes. This is also a fun activity to do with kids.