Thank you. I just finished a slow stitched quilted bowl which isn’t as bowl shaped as I would like. I remember my mom using the sugar starch for her crocheted items. Of course I never knew how she made it.
Yes, it will be thick and very sticky! You've not done anything wrong. The syrup can be stored in the fridge for some time. I kept mine for a few weeks and just reheated it to eliminate any sugar crystals.
Thank you so much for this. My mother and sister used to do this but as they have both died I am unable to ask them. I have been looking for this recipe every where
I learned how to Sugar starch from my grandmother decades ago unfortunately I also learned that ants like sugar starch projects I went to hobby stores and found stiffener that worked much better and didn't get eaten by ants
It must depend on where you live in the world. I've used sugar starch for over 50 years and I've never had a problem with ants. But if it is a problem, then a commercial stiffener is a good choice for sure.
Hey, does n't it get ant or fungal attack? İs it just a beauty bowl or can it carry light weight like crochet fruits or crochet materials ? Pls answer. Your project is really cute n nice🎉🍁🌷👍🎆 i will try to make it.Thanks a lot for sharing a creative idea🌱🌹🌿
I've never had problems with the sugar starch and I've had some crochet ornaments for over 40 years...no bugs, ants, mice or fungus. I've not used the bowls for things like fresh fruit that could rot and leave residue in the bowl, but I've used them for nuts, cones, candy (in wrappers) and things like that. The nice thing about the sugar starch is that if the bowl becomes damaged for some reason, you can just wash it and re-starch it!
It will last for several years so long as it doesn't get wet or is handled in a rough way. I have a crocheted bell ornament that my mom made for me over 30 years ago using this method, and I just re-starched it when I did this tutorial (and it really didn't need it)
Thank You when I saw this I said where is the pattern for the bow when I saw how easy the pattern is I know I have to go hunting for doilies again thank you
You're welcome! The links for the written patterns (which also include the video tutorial) are in the description box below the video. But here the are for your convenience: patriciafentie.com/2020/11/23/how-to-crochet-a-snowflake/ patriciafentie.com/2020/11/30/how-to-crochet-two-snowflake-patterns/
I would probably use the glue method for that purpose. Somewhere in the comment section, a recipe was shared for glue. You might be able to find it! Great idea by the way!
It can be used to hold all sorts of items like decorations, napkins, cookies etc. I use mine for dried pinecones. The starching is also used for Christmas ornaments and snowflakes.
My mixture was sticky the next day. Also when I took it off the bowl, the edges sort of wilted. Maybe I didnt let it bowl long enough. Please advise what I did wrong.
You may not have squeezed enough liquid out of the fabric. That would result in a longer drying time and a thicker starch in the end. You can rinse it out and try again or just let it dry longer.
Will this return to a doily if I try to clean this bowl with soap and water? Will I have to spray with some type of sealer to keep it from becoming a sticky mess when it gets wet?
Yes, you can just wash the sugar solution out and the doily will return to its former condition. I would not get the starched bowl wet at all, otherwise, it will become damaged. If you think the bowl may come in contact with moisture, then you would probably want to use a glue/water solution to starch the bowl. There is a comment somewhere below with a recipe for a glue-based solution. This would not wash out, however...
No, not really. It will create a stiff finish because of the sugar. You could look for tutorials that might use something like silicone, which is more pliable. But I haven't seen anything like that myself...
I'm sorry to hear that... I've never had that happen, so I'm not sure what to suggest. The only thing I can think of would be to add a little less sugar, so it stays flexible longer.
I would probably use a starch made with glue rather than sugar. The problem being, if the jewelry were to get wet, the sugar would dissolve, whereas glue would not. If you scroll down in the comments, I believe someone once left a link to a recipe for a glue based starch.
If you have a problem with ants, then perhaps that could happen. I've had sugar-starched Christmas ornaments for over 30 years and I've never had a problem. :)
How do you keep your house free of ants for 30 years? Do you use ant baits or pesticide regularly? Or is it probably because you live in an extremely cold city?
@@jessicag630 I've never had the ants get at the sugar-starched items. I have had ants over the years and I would sprinkle cinnamon powder at the threshold of each doorway (or where they were getting in) and that would detour them from coming in.
My concern exactly!. Living in a tropical country, even the sweet smell of oil/ ghee/ roti attracts ANTS. Besides i thing warm/ moist climate would make the sugar starched doily STICKY
This is a good point about living in different parts of the world. In the northern climates, this isn't an issue, but I can see how it would be in a tropical climate! You may want to look for recipes that use some sort of water base glue or a non-sweet starch. Here are some ideas: www.fabricfits.com/how-to-make-fabric-stiffener/
I didn't think anyone would catch on to that sponsorship! 🤣😁 So, I think it has to do with where you live in the world. I've had some comments about attracting ants, but where I live (the Pacific Northwest), I've never had a problem with this. I have several crocheted ornaments that my mom made over 40 years ago, that have been stored in attics, crawl spaces, garages and basements, and they've never attracted ants. Somewhere in the comment section, someone shared a recipe for a glue based starch. That might be a better choice!
Some people have had issues with ants. Where I live on the west coast of British Columbia, I've never had a problem. I have Christmas ornaments from over 40 years ago. If it is too sticky, then you may have added too much sugar, or it just may need more time to dry.
I have never had a problem with this...fruit on the counter, yes, but not these bowls. I have some snowflakes that my mom made over 40 years ago, and they have never been compromised by any vermin.
