Liquid starch
10-26-2011, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TN Gal
I found a recipe for Spray Starch Alternative....no starch in it....is 2 cups distilled water, 2 Tbsp vodka, 8-10 drops Lavender Essential Oil. Put in spray bottle and shake before using. Vodka helps get the wrinkles out of the fabric and gives them a slight crisp feel. I think it also helps mix the oil with the water.
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10-26-2011, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Sierra
I have looked and looked for liquid starch and can't find any. When I ask people at the stores about it they look at me blank! The younger clerks will tell me "Starch comes in a spray can." The spray has it's place, but sometimes I want to stabilize a large piece and want to use a liquid. Can someone(s) out there give me a recipe for starch? Or tell me where they get theirs? Thanx.
be sure to read the posts in this...and you can do a search at the top of this page and find many more topics on starch and how to make/use your own which is really easy and cheaper than buying!
10-26-2011, 05:56 AM
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Thanks everyone.... I've tried the local target, but.... did I ask an older woman (no she was young), and did I check out the bottom shelf don't remember). We don't have a Walmart, but I will check out different groceries.
10-26-2011, 06:16 AM
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for starch, i absolutely use ellens best press, love the scents and doesnt flake like starch does, i also like to use a product called sizing, as it doesnt flake like starch does either. and in the chat room i found out if you use 1 cup of (cheap) vodka and 1 cup of water, its supposed to be starch too, your choice, good luck
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10-26-2011, 06:28 AM
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I've never heard of putting clothes in the refridge. I've never used liquid starch before either. Whats the difference with that and regular spray? Also how do you put liquid spray on what your ironing just use your fingers or paint brush?
10-26-2011, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by AliKat
"I found several recipes on the internet for "homemade starch" - try Google. Corn starch, borax, and water...."
I seem to remember it also had Vodka with the recipe ... or was that to drink, like making margueritas?
ali
I seem to remember it also had Vodka with the recipe ... or was that to drink, like making margueritas?
ali
10-26-2011, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by dglvr
Also how do you put liquid spray on what your ironing just use your fingers or paint brush?
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