Starch tray cloth

In a small pan put about a 1- 1/2 pints of water and start it boiling.

In a small cup use 1 heaping Tbs. of corn starch mixed with COLD water to make a thick, pourable mixture.

As soon as the water starts boiling pour in cornstarch mix as you quickly stir, it will make a cloudy almost gravy like substance, add your wet article to the VERY HOT starch mixture. Let it sit for a minute then fish it out with tongs or a fork, let it cool then squeeze out excess starch. Start shaping the article as it is drying.

The problem with sugar water is it attracts bugs.I was taught to make starch by my grand-mother back in the 40's when almost everything was starched and ironed. I suggested HOT starch because cold starch will make a powdery article when it drys.

How stiff do you want? I use spray starch for some things (clothes, small items), and liquid for others.

I just use liquid starch that I purchase through Wal Mart. Not expensive with great results

http://www.thegraciouswife.com/homemade-ironing-starch/?m

Hello Pat; This is an easy one to do, and I hope that it is what you are looking for!!!

This is an old-fashioned recipe that my Mother uses.

1/4 cup water

3/4 cup granulated sugar

Mix water and sugar in a small pan. Stir the mixture over very low heat,

Do not Boil!!!

Cook until clear.

Remove pan from heat.

Let mixture cool completely before using!!!

Next slightly dampen the item in water.

Pat out excess moisture with a towel.

Reshape and let it dry.

I hope that this helps you!!! Take Care!

WE USED TO USE HEAVY SUGAR WATER TO STARTCH OUR CRINLONS AND LACE DOILIES. No Ironing with this method. Could create problems with the heat of the iron reacting to the sugar,

Otherwise buy starch at the store and follow directions,

Mix liquid starch, place items to be starched in a bowl with mixture and let sit for about 30 minutes. Remove items from bowls, wring them out and hang to dry. After they are dry, iron them with a hot iron or according to settings for material.

Hi Sunny, many thanks for this brilliant recipe - it worked a treat 😋