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Krsy 10-24-2012 08:26 AM


Originally Posted by Prism99 (Post 5608850)
Found this method for making boiled starch:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4917067_home...ed-starch.html

You could also try Argo Gloss Laundry Starch. It contains only corn starch:
http://www.argostarch.com/faq.html
and can be purchased from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Special-Pack-G...dp/B004Q74D10/

Starch can also be made from potatoes. Here is a method for making it from a real potato:
http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-make-starch.htm
or you can purchase potato starch in health food stores:
http://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-...dp/B0013JOKBC/

Thank You so much for finding these I'll give them a try!

sewingsuz 10-24-2012 09:12 AM

I use stay flo and mix in a bottle.

irishrose 10-24-2012 10:18 AM

I'm happy with Sta-flo, but I'll keep this in mind if i go back to apparel sewing.


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