Liquid starch v Spray Starch
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I want to try the freezer paper and starch method for appliqué. I have already managed to get hold of some imported freezer paper (we don’t have it here in the U.K.) but now I’ve realised starch is also different! It seems I can’t get liquid starch here unless it is imported (and you can imagine the postage costs!).
However we can get spray starch easily enough - will this be ok if I use it as a liquid rather than spray it from the bottle do you think? The other option is to buy the powder and mix up a batch each time I want it but I know that will be wasteful as I will only want a tiny bit each time
However we can get spray starch easily enough - will this be ok if I use it as a liquid rather than spray it from the bottle do you think? The other option is to buy the powder and mix up a batch each time I want it but I know that will be wasteful as I will only want a tiny bit each time
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In addition to the suggestion of spraying the spray starch into the lid until you have a little puddle of starch, you can also make your own liquid starch out of corn starch. Some people add vodka or alcohol to it but that is just to retard any mold growth when making with corn starch. Here is a recipe:
https://www.mybluprint.com/article/d...n-3-easy-steps
https://www.mybluprint.com/article/d...n-3-easy-steps
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Thank you so much for starting this thread. I had not heard of this method (new to hand applique) and went to Mr. Google for more info. I found this very well written blog with many pictures that explained the procedure very clearly.
http://alamosaquilter.blogspot.com/2...que-photo.html
Hmmmm....I think need to get a cat! ;D
http://alamosaquilter.blogspot.com/2...que-photo.html
Hmmmm....I think need to get a cat! ;D
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All the starch is removed during the process of making vodka so it doesn't matter if it is potato or grain. Use the cheapest vodka.
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