Question on spray starch made with cornstarch
04-01-2012, 11:25 AM
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Most of us wash the quilt when its done, so don't have a problem. Washes out the Elmer's Glue if you've used it, too
04-01-2012, 11:28 AM
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Is the vodka for the fabric or the seamstress??
I use a recipe that you boil the water and then whisk in powdered corn starch. It works well but even with a tsp. of vodka in it, it goes stale after about 2 weeks. I have purchased the Bounce ironing spray at Walmart and I am going to see if it compares to the homemade stuff.
04-01-2012, 09:46 PM
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I don't like starch very much. When I have used it I make sure I store my projects with Bay leaves to keep out the little 'pesties' that the starch attract and store the projects in very large plastic zip bags.
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04-04-2012, 06:30 PM
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04-04-2012, 07:32 PM
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I've not heard that about starch, I've only heard that about bleach. I know that if you store doilies with starch in them, they might attract bugs that will then eat the doilies. Maybe this is what your grandmother meant.
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