I use a large rectangular plastic tray to "paint" my strips with starch. I do it over the
laundry sink. I do it like I'm making lasagna, just keep layering and painting. However
I so separate the dark from lights in case of bleeding. After starching all the strips I
put them in ziploc bags, remove air and refrigerate overnight. This helps distributes
the starch evenly. Next day I remove the strips and blot them in towels then press.
I use a muslin cloth over the strips to keep my iron clean.