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01-20-2011, 09:30 AM

#11

np3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

I just spray heavier with the Mary Ellens.

Me too!

01-20-2011, 09:34 AM

#12

davidwent

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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

01-20-2011, 11:57 AM

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belmer

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Ditto!

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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.

01-20-2011, 12:19 PM

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BellaBoo

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

01-20-2011, 12:37 PM

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LivelyLady

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Originally Posted by the casual quilter

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

01-20-2011, 05:57 PM

#16

LA Kimball

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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.

01-21-2011, 03:22 AM

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leatheflea

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

01-21-2011, 03:37 AM

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steelecg

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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

01-21-2011, 03:39 AM

#19

fireworkslover

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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.