need to stiffen needlework
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I remember people using watered down white glue to stiffen fabric to make shaped bows for decorating baskets, etc. Don't know how it held up over time but you might try that. Dip in mixture of equal amounts of glue and water, remove excess, flatten and shape, let dry. Someone else may chime in with better more current ideas.
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http://www.ehow.com/how_12114734_make-lace-stiff.html
This site has several recipes for stiffening lace. Hope it helps.
This site has several recipes for stiffening lace. Hope it helps.
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There are stiffening solutions out there. Been along time but I think I used white vinegar solution. If you use a solution that has a glue or starch base to it, I found it best to use wax paper to rest on. it won't stick to the wax paper. Or let it rest on a small screen. I use to stiffen witches hats and the lace I used. I use to make hat stands as center pieces or decorative pieces through out.
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