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np3 01-20-2011 09:30 AM


Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I just spray heavier with the Mary Ellens.

Me too!

davidwent 01-20-2011 09:34 AM

A friend gave me a bottle of Best Press. I love it! No flakes and in a pump bottle no aerosol AND it smells good!
David

belmer 01-20-2011 11:57 AM

Ditto!

Originally Posted by the casual quilter
One of the starches I use is Niagara Spray Starch. It comes in a non-aerosol spray bottle that can be reused for the Sta-Flo 50/50 mixture. This is the only brand that I haven't had a problem with flaking.


BellaBoo 01-20-2011 12:19 PM

I use Niagara in the non aerosol spray bottle. It doesn't flake and gives me heavy stiffness.

LivelyLady 01-20-2011 12:37 PM


Originally Posted by the casual quilter
One of the starches I use is Niagara Spray Starch. It comes in a non-aerosol spray bottle that can be reused for the Sta-Flo 50/50 mixture. This is the only brand that I haven't had a problem with flaking.

That's what I use, too. I get it at Targets for under $2. I haven't had any flaking issues either.

LA Kimball 01-20-2011 05:57 PM

I have found that the best starch that does not flake is a product called Faultless Premium Starch. It can be found at Walmart and has a gold cap. You can use this product on black and no white spots.

leatheflea 01-21-2011 03:22 AM

Stay flo 50/50, spray fabric, throw in the dryer, press, no flakes no stretching.

steelecg 01-21-2011 03:37 AM

I had a friend use starch and it changed the color of her fabric on some of her 30's prints - I like Best Press

fireworkslover 01-21-2011 03:39 AM

If you spray on your starch, then turn the fabric over and iron the other side, repeat 2 times. No flaking as you will be forcing the starch into the fibers of the fabric.

laurlync 01-21-2011 03:44 AM

I use Faultless Premium Starch with the gold cap. It is great. Also, as state above, it helps if you let it soak in before ironing.


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