When using pva (all I have seen is white), how do you know the ratio of
diluting and wouldn't it leave things white? rather than the colour.
I just checked my dressing table and I dont have hairspray, the last time I
bought and used these things I bought mousse, so I better put a can of that
on my shopping list if I am going to try that.
I think I will look out the pattern for the strip of half stitch fans which
make up a flower so I can try it out with that. The one I have just done is
quite fiddly and has taken days to make it so dont want to mess that up.
Thank you all for your help and answers.
Sue T Dorset UK
As well as the stiffeners Jane mentioned, I tried various commercial
stiffeners for blinds etc - and still preferred the PVA at the end for
effectiveness and the fact that it didn't discolour. I have always applied
it carefully and as little as possible to avoid filling in the holes. I
will try to remember Jane's tip about detergent to break the surface
tension. Interesting idea.
I used PVA to stiffen a 3D dragon's spine in 1999, and that is still
stiff!
Test your threads for colour fastness before applying any colour fastness.
One green silk I used became very dark when stiffened - and remained so,
which disappointed me.
Sue Babbs
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