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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Natural Fabric Stuffers

http://www.crochetmemories.com/crochet8.php

http://craftingagreenworld.com/2011/07/21/diy-natural-fabric-stiffeners/4/

Oh and they might sell this at Joanne's:

Aleene's® Fabric Stiffener and Draping Liquid 16 oz

This unique product shapes and stiffens fabrics and trims. Thinnable and tintable, use it to stiffen crochet doilies, fabric, lace, ribbons, cheesecloth, and appliques. When dry, it’s water-resistant and easy to paint. Recommended for: Bows, laces, ribbons, trims, doilies, appliques, costumes and fabric.How to use Aleene's® Fabric Stiffener and Draping Liquid
1. Wear gloves to keep hands clean.
2. Use a bowl or bag large enough for your fabric.
3. Pour enough liquid into the bowl to cover fabric.
4. Work liquid into fabric until saturated.
5. Holding fabric over bowl, squeeze out excess liquid.
6. To make a shape, choose a form over which you can drape your saturated fabric. Balloons, bowls, cups, and balls work well. Cover form with protective wrap.
7. While shaping over the form, continue removing excess stiffener.
8. As fabric dries, gently loosen from form.
9. Use a damp cloth for cleanup.
10. While considered permanent, humidity may affect dry time and stiffness
11. Always test for best results.

Tips & Techniques
1.You can tint the stiffener by mixing in a water-based acrylic paint until the desired color is achieved.
2. To thin the stiffener, add up to 50 percent water depending on the type of fabric and stiffness required.
3. Use on ribbons, trims, cheesecloth, doilies, lace, burlap, gauze or any weight fabric.

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