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Originally Posted by Sandra-P
(Post 8301024)
I recently gave a demo for our quilt guild on homemade basting spray. It works great, most of the ingredients are ones that are very commonly in our homes and is so inexpensive. I got so many positive comments and some happy quilters.
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Originally Posted by Mitty
(Post 8300999)
I second this. The washable glue is very inexpensive and easy to work with and no fumes (I myself wouldn't use the spray baste inside unless I could have the windows open and a fan on). Try it on a small/test item to see if you like it. The first time I tried it, I used way too much, smearing the glue on until the whole thing was stiff, but I've learned that it only takes tiny little dots of glue to hold.
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
(Post 8301044)
Care to share your "recipe"?
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Here is the homemade basting spray we use at guild. It works great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVRrFGFXXfc&t=132s |
QuiltE, I am happy to post what I sent you. You were the only one who asked for it. Here it is.
Homemade Basting Spray 5 heaping Tbls flour 1/2 teas salt Water- 3 cups Alcohol 1 cup I used half rubbing alcohol and half cheap vodka Put salt and 2 cups of water in pan on high heat to boil. Take flour and 1 cup water and mix well like you would for making a gravy. Add to boiling water and simmer until it is thicker and gelatinous. This may take longer than you think. I ended up adding more flour as it was not getting as thick as I wanted. Make sure there is no lumps. After it cooks let it cool to room temp. Mix in your alcohol and put in spray bottle and shake. I spray it on my batting and if in a hurry you can iron it dry or leave it over night. Works great! Shake before each use, I have had mine for 6 months and it is still good. |
Thanks!
Always good to share with everyone. I was intrigued as I had never heard about the homemade spray baste ... but have seen the Faux Best Press mix posted. |
I think I have better success with homemade basting spray (which I use quite a bit) when the batting is 100% cotton. For me, it doesn't seem to adhere as well when the batting is 80/20. But I use it quite a bit and yes, it keeps for a long time.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNxU3SH9XJY
This gal did a follow-up video addressing some questions about the process. I have never used glue, but would if I ran out of 505 spray. |
I really don't think they are the same. I agree that you should consider reading labels on both products.
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Originally Posted by Libits
(Post 8300848)
At fabric stores I often see spray baste for quilt sandwiches next to spray adhesive. Can they be used interchangeably?
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