Cornhole bags
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Only two items are needed to play Cornhole - cornhole boards and cornhole bags.
Cornhole bags are tossed at the cornhole boards during game play. As the name of the game would suggest, the cornhole bags are generally filled with corn; specifically feed corn.
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[edit] Material
Cornhole bags should be made from duck cloth. They may be any color that is easy to see during game play, but it's helpful if each team's bags are very different colors.
Corn bags should be approx. 6" X 6" square and weigh between 14 and 16 ounces. Generally, 16 ounces produces very full bags, so 15 is the most common weight.
[edit] Bag Fill
[edit] Corn Filled Bags
Feed corn is the most common filling for Cornhole bags, and can be found at any feed store. Cornhole bags should be filled with approx. 2 cups of feed corn, and should weigh 14 to 16oz.
Whole Feed corn is the most common filling because it provides a strong filling that holds up well over time. As the bags are used, and the corn is broken down, a slight dust will come off of the bags upon landing. This dust is a signature part of the game. The dust not only gives the bags character, but it adds a coat of dust to the boards that will often make them play a little better.
[edit] Weather Proof Bags
Synthetic materials (plastics and resins) are sometimes used as bag fill. The synthetic materials make the bags moisture resistant, but they are often overfilled to make them heavy enough, and they don't produce the corn dust that is such a signature part of the game.
[edit] Stitching
Bags are usually sewed double stitched. Upholstery thread is commonly used.
