homemade spray starch
07-18-2013, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by sewmary
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Vodka is made from potatoes, which are - tah dah! - starchy vegetables.
Gin won't work for starch.
I use cornstarch.
Vodka is made from potatoes, which are - tah dah! - starchy vegetables.
Gin won't work for starch.
I use cornstarch.
07-18-2013, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by gale
I personally wouldn't use anything with food in it (like real corn starch, sta-flo, which I think has corn starch, etc). Too much temptation for bugs. Maybe if I was washing it shortly after but then if that was the case I wouldn't be starching or pressing it.
As for the vodka, if it's clear I doubt there's any starch left in it. From what I have read it starts out with starch but in the process of fermenting, the starch is converted to sugars.
As for the vodka, if it's clear I doubt there's any starch left in it. From what I have read it starts out with starch but in the process of fermenting, the starch is converted to sugars.
07-18-2013, 01:35 PM
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I haven't bothered to make starch as I found the non aerosol bottle of Niagara spray starch (which I love) for $1.77 at Target in the U.S. As I can't find it in Canada, I bought three cases (36 bottles) of it to share with my quilting buddies on my last trip to New York state. I also bought some (8)giant bottles of Arm and Hammer laundry detergent (164 loads each) and a new iron. When I crossed back into Canada at the Niagara Falls check point, I got some very strange looks from the boarder guy. He looked it all over, looked at me and finally just said "Happy Laundry Day Lady. You must enjoy pressing shirts for the army!"
07-19-2013, 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by SueSew
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.
07-19-2013, 05:35 AM
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Make sure you buy the vodka made wtih potatoes! That is how the starch is obtained. I use 1 part vodka, 2 parts water, and some essential oils for making soap to give it a nice smell. Hobby lobby sells it, but it is not necessary.
07-19-2013, 05:39 AM
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That reminds me of a story my grandmother told me. She was doing laundry in the basement and had just gotten her hair "permed". There was a leaky pipe above, dripping on her new perm. She grabbed my brother's old football helmet and put it on her head. Then she decided to go ahead and wash her mumu...in which she was wearing nothing underneath. She threw it in the washer and heard a noise behind her. It was the electric meter guy checking the meter. He took one look at her and said, "Gee, I hope your team wins, lady"! and ran out as fast as he could! lol! Can you imagine????
07-19-2013, 07:07 AM
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The only problem is when you use this recipe it will glue fabric to fabric but it won't stick to polyester batting.
Originally Posted by 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.
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.
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