What materials are used to make a cornhusk doll?

• A. 10 to 12 pieces of dried cornhusk, sinew, scissors, bucket of warm water
• B. Clay, beads, and feathers
• C. Wood, glue, and fabric
• D. Paint, glue, and string

Answer: (A)

Cornhusk dolls are made from dried cornhusks that are softened so they can be shaped and bound together. The best choice lists dried cornhusk pieces, sinew for binding, scissors to cut, and a bucket of warm water to soften the husks. The husks form the body and clothing, while sinew serves as a natural thread to hold the pieces in place. Warm water helps the husks become pliable enough to mold, and scissors are needed to trim and shape as you go. This combination is the essential setup for creating a cornhusk doll, whereas the other materials come from different crafts and don’t provide the same fundamental components.