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Stiffeners & Starch

Starch, PVA solution and fabric stiffener for pieces that must stand: baskets, snowflakes, sculpture.

Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Materials

Definition

Stiffening soaks crochet in starch, diluted PVA or commercial fabric stiffener, then dries it over a form to lock the shape.

Overview

Traditional starch is reversible and washes out; PVA and commercial stiffeners are effectively permanent, so the choice is about intent.

Anything stiffened stops being washable, which rules it out for items in regular use.

Characteristics

  • Starch reversible, PVA permanent
  • Dried over a form
  • Not washable afterwards

Typical uses

  • Christmas snowflakes
  • Standing baskets
  • Sculptural flowers
  • Framed lace
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