Substitute for BestPress?
#72
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Small town in Northeast Oregon close to Washington and Idaho
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I just bought a gallon of Best Press from Amazon for $22.00. At my LQS they want $50.00. I love this stuff but couldn't afford the high price so in the google search engine I put in the name "Best Press" and a whole lot came up and I found people selling it on Amazon. Try there.
#73
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Location: Vancouver, WA
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#74
I, too, did not like the price of Best Press (though I think it is a great product) so I have used Niagra aerosol. I will have to look for the non-aerosol, as that is more my preference. I go back and forth on using any spray. However, I do prefer to spray at least water on my fabric. Must be from the old/golden days of ironing. LOL
#75
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Join Date: May 2011
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I use Niagra non-aerosol, and (occasionally) Best Press. Here is another recipe for a starch alternative -- I have tired it and it worked fine, but I am lazy (I have also made my own from concentrate, but that is work too). I think I like the Niagra best.
Spray Sizing Recipe<o></o>
Ingredients:<o></o>
1 heaping tablespoon corn starch<o></o>
1 pint cold water<o></o>
1-2 drops essential oil (optional)<o></o>
Preparation:<o></o>
Combine the cornstarch and water in a bowl, and stir untilthe cornstarch is completely dissolved. (The mixture will be milky in color) <o></o>
Add in a couple drops of essential oil for fragrance, ifdesired. <o></o>
Then, transfer to a spray bottle, and use. <o></o>
2. A little goes a long way, so use sparingly.<o></o>
Spray Sizing Recipe<o></o>
Ingredients:<o></o>
1 heaping tablespoon corn starch<o></o>
1 pint cold water<o></o>
1-2 drops essential oil (optional)<o></o>
Preparation:<o></o>
Combine the cornstarch and water in a bowl, and stir untilthe cornstarch is completely dissolved. (The mixture will be milky in color) <o></o>
Add in a couple drops of essential oil for fragrance, ifdesired. <o></o>
Then, transfer to a spray bottle, and use. <o></o>
2. A little goes a long way, so use sparingly.<o></o>
#77
I once had a great recipe for a nice pressing spray: 1 cup alcohol (or vodka for you drinkers!), 1 cup water, 1/4 cup liquid fabric softener. Mix well, put in spray bottle and use. I used to use it years ago and it was wonderful for clothes. I only thought of using it for quilting as I'm reading this post.
#78
I'm interested in trying the vodka and water Best Press substitute. How do I know if my vodka is potato based?
#79
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Maryland
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