Vodka fabric sizing recipe
10-06-2013, 03:58 AM
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Vodka fabric sizing recipe
Cheap vodka is always suggested for this. This works because it is assumed vodka is made from potatoes which is a starch. However not all vodka is made from potatoes. I bought some made from grain. Do you think it makes a difference if made from grain vs potatoes?
10-06-2013, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Holice
Cheap vodka is always suggested for this. This works because it is assumed vodka is made from potatoes which is a starch. However not all vodka is made from potatoes. I bought some made from grain. Do you think it makes a difference if made from grain vs potatoes?
I guess I am one who likes to play it "safe" ... and I go only with only the commercial products, meant for fabric use.
10-06-2013, 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Holice
Aparantly this is the ingredient in Mary Ellens Best Press which is sold by the tank full for ironing fabric
Scent for some ... but are there other ingredients?
I am a Mary Ellen's convert ... so look forward to hearing your test results, Holice!
10-06-2013, 06:10 AM
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All the formulae I read show only vodka and water and scent if wanted. I assume someone had it analyzed. The amounts differ a bit. I may have to invest in potato vodka since QuilE tossed out the challenge
10-06-2013, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Holice
Aparantly this is the ingredient in Mary Ellens Best Press which is sold by the tank full for ironing fabric
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