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How to String Indian Corn Seeds | Autumn Garland

10/16/2017 · Kelly Rowe · 10 Comments

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Whether you call it colored corn, ornamental corn or Indian Corn — it’s pretty AWESOME!  I love the colors, the texture and all of the possibilities that the Indian Corn can bring to your autumn decor.  An example is this simple Autumn Garland.

Lifestyle blogger, Kelly Rowe, has created this decorative Autumn Garland using Indian Corn Seeds. This project is one you'll want to add to your fall to-do list. Find out more at livelaughrowe.comIndian Corn Autumn Garland

I was recently visiting with my mom and noticed some Indian Corn seeds that had been strung together amongst some of her fall decor.  I asked where she got it and she said a young girl in one of our churches (years ago) had made it as a necklace for her.  My mom was using it as a decorative garland.

Lifestyle blogger, Kelly Rowe, has created this decorative Autumn Garland using Indian Corn Seeds. This project is one you'll want to add to your fall to-do list. Find out more at livelaughrowe.comOf course my wheels started to turn and I thought to myself, “Ummm, I need to make one of these.”  So I set out on a mission to find the Indian Corn Seeds and give it a try.  I bought mine from TluxFarms on Etsy and anxiously awaited their arrival.  p.s.  Toby Said she should have more in stock soon.

I bought needles and thread and sat down to put my hands to work…. can I just say that was much easier said than done.  Manually stringing the corn by hand was HARD.  It would take me FOREVER to do it this way and I’m certain I would have injured myself at some point.  I even ruined a needle trying.  I tried upholstery needles, leather needles and more.  It was just too hard.

Here is how it all played out in my head:
“Great.  Now what?  Hmmm….”
“Borrow dads drill and use a small drill bit?”
“It can’t hurt to try, right? Nope.”

So, that’s exactly what I did!  Grabbed a few additional supplies and got to work.

Check out my video tutorial:

Supplies for Autumn Garland:

Indian Corn seeds
Drill
Drill Bit, the smallest I had was 1/8″
Needle Nosed Pliers
Needle (for threading)
Thread (I used Upholstery thread, #543)

 Lifestyle blogger, Kelly Rowe, shows you how to make a lovely Autumn Garland using Indian Corn Seeds. This project is one you'll want to add to your fall to-do list. Find out more at livelaughrowe.com

Drill Indian Corn Seeds

Using you needle nosed pliers, hold a flat piece of the corn seed in place.  With your other hand, you’re going to drill a small hole into the corn.

Lifestyle blogger, Kelly Rowe, shows you how to make a lovely Autumn Garland using Indian Corn Seeds. This project is one you'll want to add to your fall to-do list. Find out more at livelaughrowe.com

Thread Indian Corn Seeds

To get the stringing process started, double up on the thread and knot on one end.  I did string the first and last piece of corn by hand so that the corn couldn’t fall off (the drill bit made the holes a tad too big, so they would fall off).  I’m sure you could thread through and around the first piece of corn too.  Feel free to tweak as necessary (wink).

NOTE:  I used a hemp color upholstery thread for reinforcement.  The last think I want to happen is the threading become weak and break.  I can just see it now, corn seeds flying everywhere (insert face palm).

Lifestyle blogger, Kelly Rowe, has created this decorative Autumn Garland using Indian Corn Seeds. This project is one you'll want to add to your fall to-do list. Find out more at livelaughrowe.comAs you can see, it’s pretty easy to make!  Depending on the length of your garland will determine how long it will take you to make it.   I worked on mine in spurts.  My neck and shoulder tightened up, so I had to give it a break.

Lifestyle blogger, Kelly Rowe, has created this decorative Autumn Garland using Indian Corn Seeds. This project is one you'll want to add to your fall to-do list. Find out more at livelaughrowe.comFriends, I am so in love with this garland and I’m certain it will be put to good use year after year.  I think it would make a great handmade gift too.

Lifestyle blogger, Kelly Rowe, shows you how to make a lovely Autumn Garland using Indian Corn Seeds. This project is one you'll want to add to your fall to-do list. Find out more at livelaughrowe.com

If you’re looking for some more fall decor inspiration, you might like my Beautiful Autumn Wreath.

Beautiful Autumn Wreath that is inexpensive and easy to make! livelaughrowe.com

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  1. SharakaMom says

    10/16/2017 at 7:45 pm

    The corn garland turned out great Kel… it is such a fun Fall
    Decor!!!

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    • Kelly Rowe says

      10/17/2017 at 11:49 am

      Thanks, Mom! You technically inspired it 😉 . xo

  2. Kathleen says

    10/16/2017 at 10:50 pm

    Many of the Indian Corn kernels are small and colorful pieces of art in themselves ~ exhibiting the beauty of nature ~ God’s “paintbrush” at work again! I must admire your patience and determination. That seems quite a job, but it is well worth the effort to complete such a great piece.
    Just a crazy, remote thought: I wonder if the kernels could be temporarily softened if soaked in water just long enough to thread easily, and if they would then re-harden? I’d really hate to chance destroying the seeds you have, but I might try with just a few … !
    Such a neat Autumn project, Kelly … thanks for sharing!

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    • Kelly Rowe says

      10/17/2017 at 11:49 am

      Hi Kathleen! Thanks so much for stopping by and loving on my project. Soaking the seeds is something worth trying… I’ll have to give it a try. Have a great week. HUGS!

  3. Frances says

    10/23/2017 at 4:57 pm

    Love your garland. One word of caution – Freeze it for a week or so. I had moths to hatch out of some corn necklaces I purchased. Not scary like beetles or something but definitely pesky.

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  4. Katherine says

    10/24/2017 at 6:01 am

    Beautiful garland and so creative!

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  5. Rebecca Payne says

    08/31/2020 at 9:42 am

    I love the corn garland. Thank you for sharing

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    • Kelly Rowe says

      08/31/2020 at 11:29 am

      Thanks so much, Rebecca. This was a favorite project of mine too. Enjoy.

  6. Sue says

    10/14/2021 at 9:48 am

    Soak the seeds first! We did a corn bracelet craft at the Plimoth Grist Mill in MA, and that’s what they did. Much easier, and kid-friendly, when the seeds are re-hydrated first!

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    • Kelly Rowe says

      10/15/2021 at 6:58 pm

      Good to know, Sue! Thanks so much for sharing that tip.

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