Hairspray
02-09-2011, 10:18 PM
#62
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Just thought on washing hairspray out of quilt... Shampoo takes it out of our hair, wouldn't is also take it out of a quilt? (In a bathtub before washing in the machine) Do NOT put shampoo in the WASHER! {Just had to say it........} :)
02-10-2011, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by Butterflyblue
I have no idea if it would be bad for the fabrics over the long term, but those chemicals are the same ones women everywhere spray on their heads, so if you're worried about it in a quilt (AFTER washing) you probably shouldn't use it on your hair, either. And if hair spray is used on art, it is never washed (because washing would definitely damage a charcoal sketch).
Of course hair spray is flammable! Didn't you ever use it to make a flame thrower when you were a kid? Never mind, don't answer that, I'm probably the only one.
Of course hair spray is flammable! Didn't you ever use it to make a flame thrower when you were a kid? Never mind, don't answer that, I'm probably the only one.
using hairspray on your hair is NOT the same thing as using it on fabric...#1 fabric made with cotton is considered a living fiber because it absorbs what ever you put on it...washing it does NOT remove all the residues of those chemicals...
#2- your hair is A-washed more frequently, B- oily so it does not get absorbed, C- it does leave a build up over time, ask your hair dresser...hairspray is one of the worst things you can do to your hair, comes after using any HOT iron on it!
I know people will do what they want, but you can try to learn more about what chemicals you are using, because not all of your quilts will go on to live in your home...those used for charity, gifts, etc, might go to a home where those chemicals will be an issue!
02-10-2011, 05:16 AM
#65
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Regarding the fear of chemicals in the hair spray. Just wonder how many chemicals are used in the process of making our fabrics, let alone the dye process? We all wear clothes day in and day our made with all kinds of chemicals in the process. Unless one has an allergy to hairspray, I think it is a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing.
02-10-2011, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by FranW
I use Aqua Net all the time. It has not seemed to hurt my machine. Note: I do wash every quilt after it is finished and before it is used/gifted/donated!
02-10-2011, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Butterflyblue
I have no idea if it would be bad for the fabrics over the long term, but those chemicals are the same ones women everywhere spray on their heads, so if you're worried about it in a quilt (AFTER washing) you probably shouldn't use it on your hair, either. And if hair spray is used on art, it is never washed (because washing would definitely damage a charcoal sketch).
Of course hair spray is flammable! Didn't you ever use it to make a flame thrower when you were a kid? Never mind, don't answer that, I'm probably the only one.
Of course hair spray is flammable! Didn't you ever use it to make a flame thrower when you were a kid? Never mind, don't answer that, I'm probably the only one.
no, you're not.... my cousin david's tent was never the same, and i still have no idea what happened. that was my story 35 yrs ago, and i'm sticking with it... so much for no girls allowed!
02-10-2011, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ann31039
Originally Posted by Texasjunebug
I've also wondered about making baby quilts with nice pristine cotton without the added fire retardant chemicals. Yuk. What to do?
so much for flame retardant... just a gimmick to make you feel safer.
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