Here's what you'll need:

A package of corn husks wrappers
Florist tape
A steam iron
Scissors
Wire Cutters
24 gage wire, for the stems
30 gage wire, for wrapping
Colored permanent markers

First we need to get the husks flattened out to work with. Dip them in warm water and then iron flat with a medium hot steam iron (steam off).
Cut the stamens (the centers of the flowers) 1" X 2". Cut the rectangle so that the grain of the husk runs the short way.
Cut a fine fringe, about a 3/4", along one 1" edge of the husk. Use the grain as your guide.
Color the fringe using a colored permanent marker.
Twist the fringe around a stem cut from the 24 gage wire. Secure it with a 12" long piece of 30 gage wire. Only take a few wraps with the wire you'll use the rest of it for the pedals.
Cut pedal shapes out of the husks with the grain running long ways. You'll need about 8 - 11 pieces. These can be just about any shape or size depending on how you want your flower to look. You can see two examples in the picture above.
Press the pedals using a steam iron (set to steam). While they are still warm and pliable (don't burn yourself) shape each pedal with your finger. You can easily put a gentle curve into each one.
Wrap each pedal onto the stem by at least one wrap. Keep repeating this until all the pedals are attached.
Wrap florist tape around the bottom of the pedals, hiding the wire, and all the way down the stem.
You can add some husk leaves using the same process as for the pedals.
To add variation you can use Indian corn husks which are reddish in color.

Now make up a bouquet and set them out for all to enjoy.

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