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Cordage from Corn Husks

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blindarcher:
The other day we had tamales for dinner, wrapped in corn husks.  I noticed the fibers of the husks might be useful making cordage.  I took just two strands and did a reverse twist into a very strong cord (see attached picture).

Has anyone made cordage from corn husks? I have made cordage and bow strings for Milkweed and was wondering if corn husks fibers would be strong enough to do the same.  The two strand cordage suggests that it might work.

Cheers!

Hawkdancer:
You probably would want to do a strength/load test first! 
Hawkdancer

Ryan Jacob:
I’ve made cordage from it before. I wouldn’t trust it for a bowstring but it will do fine for quivers and pouches.

GlisGlis:
It is good for alot of weaving tasks but will decay rapidly if cycled through wet and dry conditions
I wouldn't trust for bow strings

Eric Krewson:
What if you waxed it heavily, would that make it stand up to more strain?

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