How to Make Liquid Starch

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pour 24 ounces (950 milliliters) of water into a spray bottle.

   Try to use distilled or filtered water if you can.If you plan on making scented liquid starch with essential oil, you must use a glass bottle.
   
   This is because the essential oils will degrade a plastic bottle overtime.
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   Step 2: Add 3 ounces (90 milliliters) of vodka.

   Any type of vodka will do; in fact, many quilters and seamstresses claim that cheap vodka is the best., You don't have to do this, but it will give your clothes a nice fragrance.You can use any type of essential oil you want, but a refreshing scent, such as lavender or lemon, would work best. , This will mix all of the ingredients together.
   
   After a few shakes, the spray starch is ready to use! , Lightly spray the garment after laundering it, then let it air dry.
   
   You can also spray the garment before ironing it for a nice, crisp finish.
   
   Spray it enough so that the fabric is wet, but not soaking or dripping.If you need to starch a large amount of fabric, pour the starch into a bucket, tub, or sink.
   
   Dip the fabric into it, wring out the excess water, then iron it.
   
   You may need to double or triple the recipe.
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   Step 3: Add 2 to 3 drops of essential oil

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   Step 4: if desired.

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   Step 5: Close the bottle and shake it up.

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   Step 6: Use the spray starch.

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