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Old 08-17-2011, 03:25 PM
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Use what, the vodka or the starch? LOL
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Old 08-17-2011, 03:27 PM
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Marge---just buy one of those sample type bottles of vodka. I.5 ounces to 1.5 cups of distilled water, then you won't have a bunch leftover.
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Old 08-17-2011, 05:42 PM
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I missed the recipe for this. How much Vodka to how much water?
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Old 08-17-2011, 05:43 PM
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Ok, I just didn't read far enough.
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I googled and the Silverfish love starch, but they also like humidity that is 75% and above. Unless there is a water leak or something similiar we don't have to worry about them here.
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Old 08-17-2011, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by lindasidlow
I started using the Niagara nin aerosol starch. Much cheaper than best press and the same results. $1.87 at Walmart
I use Niagara Sizing. No worries.
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Old 08-18-2011, 02:27 AM
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Old 08-18-2011, 02:32 AM
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For us Non arisol people there is also Dryel which is available at Walmart and is sizing.
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You don't smell the vodka,just the essential oil that you use. I used lavender.
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Old 08-19-2011, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by lindasidlow
I started using the Niagara nin aerosol starch. Much cheaper than best press and the same results. $1.87 at Walmart
Me too. I use starch for quilting, but I also use a lot to iron my husbands shirts that I make from quilt fabrics.
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