here's one---
1 Tbs. cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
3 3/4 cup tap water
2-3 drops of fragrant essential oil or lemon juice (optional)
Mix It Up:
Bring 3 3/4 cup tap water to a rolling boil.
While waiting for water to boil, mix the tablespoon of cornstarch into cold water. Stir constantly until cornstarch is completely dissolved.
Once water boils, slowly stir in cornstarch mixture.
If using essential oil or lemon juice, add to mixture and continue to stir for one minute.
Remove from heat and let cool.
After cooling add to a one quart spray bottle.
[h=2]Tips & Warnings[/h]
Shake the spray bottle until the mixture dissolves each time before ironing.
Spray only a thin layer of the starch across the fabric when ironing.
Alternatively, you can make a larger batch of starch and dip your clothing into the starch solution. Once dry, slightly moisten the garments and iron.
Now that you've made your own homemade starch, there are some tips that will make your ironing look professional:
- Always use steam in your iron when using homemade starch.
- Let the starch absorb into fabric for at least 30 seconds before ironing.
- Clean the bottom of your iron after each use.
- White marks on clothes when ironing means you are probably ironing too soon after applying the spray starch. It's also possible that you may need to add a little more water to your homemade mixture
or, you can purchase concentrated starch in the laundry part of the grocery store & dilute it- use it at the concentration you require for your project.