Terial Magic Magic Spray has been recommended to me instead of Best Press
05-02-2021, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by mcadwell
Well, I just spent an inordinate amount of time looking for the Niagara spray starch for you ladies and the only one I found was a bottle on a Spanish Ebay page for $75.00 + shipping (unsure if American dollars).. I tried to help (so much for my good deed for the day). Sorry I couldn't find it for you.
I am seriously going to try using vodka. As I said in an earlier post, I have lotso allergies, can't do cornstarch, and what I've been using is expensive. Would like to find something affordable that at least gives me the same crispness as the sizing spray I've been using.
Waitaminnut, maybe I should try a cornstarch recipe using rice flour or potato starch...
Has anyone tried that?
I am seriously going to try using vodka. As I said in an earlier post, I have lotso allergies, can't do cornstarch, and what I've been using is expensive. Would like to find something affordable that at least gives me the same crispness as the sizing spray I've been using.
Waitaminnut, maybe I should try a cornstarch recipe using rice flour or potato starch...
Has anyone tried that?
05-02-2021, 07:16 AM
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I've used Terial Magic. It stiffens but does wash out - with the caveat that if you apply too much you may have to wash it more than once. If I don't want the fabric really stiff I water it down. If you dilute with water you will have to shake it occasionally as it does separate.
I've never used PerfectSew though.
I've never used PerfectSew though.
05-02-2021, 07:29 AM
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I still have boxe of the Argo powder starch for back up. A little grocery store where I use to live sold it. I have several gallons of Sta Flo I dilute and use for spray starch. It's still easy to find in the half gallon jugs. I put a little vodka in the Sta Flo. Vodka changes when heated (ironed). It is used to make pie crust flaky and in making cookie brittle so I figured it would help with the stiffness for fabric.
05-02-2021, 08:23 AM
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I just found the mother lode of homemade starches/stabilizers/glues:
http://verascustomquilts.blogspot.co...arch-glue.html
http://verascustomquilts.blogspot.co...arch-glue.html
05-02-2021, 08:27 AM
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nice sites mcadwell and our workbench!
I've wanted to try potato vodka but it is expensive here in central MS. Some of you have said it doesn't really work. Time for home made! The missing Niagara might be because of our trade problem with China. Lots of things I expect to see still haven't repopulated our store shelves. I did find this in amazon just now.
I've wanted to try potato vodka but it is expensive here in central MS. Some of you have said it doesn't really work. Time for home made! The missing Niagara might be because of our trade problem with China. Lots of things I expect to see still haven't repopulated our store shelves. I did find this in amazon just now.
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05-02-2021, 09:22 AM
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You don't need potato vodka. There is no potato left in it after processing. I have no idea what vodka costs. I keep a bottle in my pantry for cooking but my husband buys it at the liquor store. I get the creeps when I walk in to one. I don't know why. The bottles are so pretty. LOL
05-02-2021, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
You don't need potato vodka. There is no potato left in it after processing. I have no idea what vodka costs. I keep a bottle in my pantry for cooking but my husband buys it at the liquor store. I get the creeps when I walk in to one. I don't know why. The bottles are so pretty. LOL
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