quilter53

Does anyone have a recipe for making spray starch for quilting?

mamagrande

one part Vodka to eight parts water and a few drops of lavender essence, (if you want some fragrance, I don't use it) It is not a starch but does give a little body to the fabric. anyway that is what I use.

erstan947

I use 1/3 water and 2/3 vodka with a drop or two of lavender scent. It is not startchy but like Best Press and is not as expensive. (I never drink but vodka makes good vanilla and spray "starch")

mary quilting

2 cups water
2 oz. vodka
a few drops lavender oil

we all have same ingredients different proportions
mine is same as mamagrande's

mary quilting

one I found on Google

What You'll Need:

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.

mighty

No sorry, I am to lazy to make my own.

francie yuhas

I'd rather just drink the vodka,with a hint of vanilla flavor...then starching won't be a concern!LOL,

SHELTIE'SMAMA

Hear, hear, Miss francie yuhas -- sounds like a great plan to me!

SueSew

How can you starch something when STARCH is not an ingredient?
Is alcohol the secret ingredient in Best Press?
Would gin work?

I have Niagara in the 'bad' aerosol can - both regular and extra-firm - but I only use it when I can see that some little piece is going to go really really awhack. Or on those pesky fold creases off the bolt which won't go for steam.

I just press cut piece join quilt! Will things go better with vodka? real starch?

Forgive me but have only quilted a couple years and still exploring techniques. thanks!

mckwilter

My sister buys the liquid starch in the half-gallon jug, then dilutes it. I don't have the proportions, I just know she does it. Me, I'll buy the Niagara and the Best Press. I'd rather be quilting, and I don't have to worry about storing one more thing.

Francie, I don't drink alcohol, but I'll join you with a tall glass of iced tea!