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MaryAnna 10-26-2011 05:26 AM
Originally Posted by TN Gal
I found a recipe for Spray Starch Alternative....no starch in it....is 2 cups distilled water, 2 Tbsp vodka, 8-10 drops Lavender Essential Oil. Put in spray bottle and shake before using. Vodka helps get the wrinkles out of the fabric and gives them a slight crisp feel. I think it also helps mix the oil with the water.
Vodka is also a great antiseptic and insect deterrent....they don't like Vodka. I'll have to try this recipe.
Blessings,
MaryAnna

jamsbuying 10-26-2011 05:37 AM
Even my grocery stores sell it - Stay Flo... plastic bottle.

jaciqltznok 10-26-2011 05:53 AM
Originally Posted by Sierra
I have looked and looked for liquid starch and can't find any. When I ask people at the stores about it they look at me blank! The younger clerks will tell me "Starch comes in a spray can." The spray has it's place, but sometimes I want to stabilize a large piece and want to use a liquid. Can someone(s) out there give me a recipe for starch? Or tell me where they get theirs? Thanx.
I posted a topic here about making your own...http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-158141-1.htm

be sure to read the posts in this...and you can do a search at the top of this page and find many more topics on starch and how to make/use your own which is really easy and cheaper than buying!

Sierra 10-26-2011 05:56 AM
Thanks everyone.... I've tried the local target, but.... did I ask an older woman (no she was young), and did I check out the bottom shelf don't remember). We don't have a Walmart, but I will check out different groceries.

Becka 10-26-2011 06:06 AM
<--- also sees it at Walmart in the big plastic jug in the same area as the detergents, but on the bottom shelf.

katz_n_kwiltz 10-26-2011 06:16 AM
for starch, i absolutely use ellens best press, love the scents and doesnt flake like starch does, i also like to use a product called sizing, as it doesnt flake like starch does either. and in the chat room i found out if you use 1 cup of (cheap) vodka and 1 cup of water, its supposed to be starch too, your choice, good luck
katz

dglvr 10-26-2011 06:28 AM
I've never heard of putting clothes in the refridge. I've never used liquid starch before either. Whats the difference with that and regular spray? Also how do you put liquid spray on what your ironing just use your fingers or paint brush?

Miss Priss 10-26-2011 06:31 AM
Google "Sta-flo Liquid Starch." Several stores carry it . I get it a Wal-Mart. A word of advice; be sure you put what you mixed and not used in the fridge. It will sour and mold.

galvestonangel 10-26-2011 06:39 AM
Originally Posted by AliKat
"I found several recipes on the internet for "homemade starch" - try Google. Corn starch, borax, and water...."

I seem to remember it also had Vodka with the recipe ... or was that to drink, like making margueritas?

ali
You use some and drink some. That way you won't have to rip out anything because you won't care if you make a mistake.

Prism99 10-26-2011 06:42 AM
Originally Posted by dglvr
Also how do you put liquid spray on what your ironing just use your fingers or paint brush?
You can dilute the liquid starch and put it in your own spray bottle. Purchased spray starches are limited in their strength. With Sta-Flo you can mix it 1:1 with water to make a heavy starch (which I paint onto yardage with a large wall painting brush), or dilute it to make a spray starch.


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