what kind of starch do you use to starch your dry jeans?

[su8m3rg3d]

Hey guys, what kinda starch do you use to starch your dry jeans? Would be good if you can post the brand of the starch.. Thanks!

[Tisswat]

I hear liquid starch is better, but this does the trick.

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[su8m3rg3d]

is it actually use for ironing clothes?

[denimdestroyedmylife]

yessir, its primary use is for ironing. it is a good idea to spray it on your brand new canvas shoes to repel dirt and such. [recommended by the authoress of Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean]

[chromesquared]

Any of you guys ever notice that starch makes your jeans smell worse than they normally might with regular wear?? I have a pair of raw denim that i starched (the only ones Ive strached) and they smell like fuck, I cant even bring myself to wear them anymore so theyve just been hanging up (trying to air em out), but i guess ill have to just have to bite the bullett and wash them... I used FAULTLESS brand starch BTW.

Thanxxx guys

N.

[denimdestroyedmylife]

make sure the starch is scentless

magic sizing, for instance, smells like a $2 horse.

[Circa]

Why not just make the starch yourself? You can control how strong you want it, make as much as you want, and it costs next to nothing.

Edited by Circa on Apr 10, 2006 at 07:59 AM

[Becks23]

I use Easy On Double Startch... the only startch that was avail at my local safeway

[denimdestroyedmylife]

where to buy starch holsters? i wanna be that dude starching his honeycombs in the subway, or crowded elevator. FUCK THE OZONE! I NEEEEEED HONEYCOMBS, FUCKERS!

[Jetta]

Quote:

Why not just make the starch yourself? You can control how strong you want it, make as much as you want, and it costs next to nothing.

Edited by Circa on Apr 10, 2006 at 07:59 AM

--- Original message by Circa on Apr 10, 2006 07:58 AM

I use Niagra spray starch, mostly because I also use it for ironing my shirts (collars and buttons) and it is just a lot more convienent.

[Circa]

Most of the commercial spray starches are too weak IMO. Personally I've never found mixing starch and water and tossing it in a spray bottle all that hard.

Edited by Circa on Apr 10, 2006 at 12:58 PM

[et negative five]

faultless spray starch, works good and is fucking stiff.

[asfberg]

would it be too much of an asshole move to start a sub-thread now within this thread asking "what starch should i use for my dry denim?" ?

[asfberg]

then to close the circle i could register with a new user name and tell myself to use the search button

[lilbucu]

i use heavy niagra spray starch, it smells fresh!

i don't know where i can find the liquid.

[Becks23]

what concentration do you use? and i assume if you don't use it all it's not a big deal just give it a good shake prior to the next use?

[lilbucu]

it comes pre mixed so i don't know the concentration, i just use the "heavy" not the "regular" comes in a blue can. yeah, just shake before each use. i spary every other week?

[Lars]

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Most of the commercial spray starches are too weak IMO. Personally I've never found mixing starch and water and tossing it in a spray bottle all that hard.

Edited by Circa on Apr 10, 2006 at 12:58 PM

--- Original message by Circa on Apr 10, 2006 12:51 PM

What kind of starch, and how many parts starch/water do you use?

Also, any swedes know any other brand of spray starch except Verda Spraysträrk?

[Circa]

2 heaping teaspoons of regular corn starch to 3/4 - 1 litre of hot water.

This will make a fairly dilute but very strong starch, just remember to mix it well. Of course you can up the amount by a spoonful or two, past four or five it will get very syrupy and will dry like a rock. There are several further methods of making starch posted on the board which are fairly similar.

[su8m3rg3d]

hey i think your comment is abit unkind.. i also search first before starting any new threads.. i did the same and can't seem to find anything similar to the thread i had started.. if you don't believe, try searching and for sure you can't find anything similar.. yes.. threads on starching denim do show up but they don't tell you what kinda starch they use.. and i'm curious on the type and brand of starch you guys use, so there's a need for me to start this thread.. anyway thanks for that comment.. i really appreciate it..

[su8m3rg3d]

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then to close the circle i could register with a new user name and tell myself to use the search button

--- Original message by asfberg on Apr 10, 2006 01:13 PM

hey i think your comment is abit unkind.. i also search first before starting any new threads.. i did the same and can't seem to find anything similar to the thread i had started.. if you don't believe, try searching and for sure you can't find anything similar.. yes.. threads on starching denim do show up but they don't tell you what kinda starch they use.. and i'm curious on the type and brand of starch you guys use, so there's a need for me to start this thread.. anyway thanks for that comment.. i really appreciate it..

[beefcake]

Lars, I use "Y3 Strykspray", i just picked it up at my local konsum. 30 spänn!

starching the shit out of a pair of old old old acnes, like from '97 or something. a beauty. got them from a friend who out grew them, very light wear but alot of washes, so lots of color left but no starch and very soft fabric. i hope i can stiffen them up...

[chromesquared]

Quote: I use "Y3 Strykspray", i just picked it up at my local konsum.

Haha, "Yoshi" (or whatever his name is) has a new line of starch out, gotta get me some!

[asfberg]

Quote:

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then to close the circle i could register with a new user name and tell myself to use the search button

--- Original message by asfberg on Apr 10, 2006 01:13 PM

hey i think your comment is abit unkind.. i also search first before starting any new threads.. i did the same and can't seem to find anything similar to the thread i had started.. if you don't believe, try searching and for sure you can't find anything similar.. yes.. threads on starching denim do show up but they don't tell you what kinda starch they use.. and i'm curious on the type and brand of starch you guys use, so there's a need for me to start this thread.. anyway thanks for that comment.. i really appreciate it..

--- Original message by su8m3rg3d on Apr 10, 2006 10:54 PM

http://www.superfuture.com/city/supertalk/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=9203

http://www.superfuture.com/city/supertalk/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=8817

http://www.superfuture.com/city/supertalk/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=6489

http://www.superfuture.com/city/supertalk/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=7016

http://superfuture.com/city/supertalk/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=6563 (from the sticky at the top of the page)

sorry if it was unkind

these are from a quick search from the last few months and there are at least 3 others that discuss the actual brand of starch and where people bought it, how they use it, and how much it costs

inmost of them someone says it doesn't matter which one you use, it's all basically the same

[Lars]

Thanks Crica and beefcake!

[TragicBliss]

Ok... Here you guys go... A handful of recipies on clothing starch:

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf001238.tip.html

http://www.tragicbliss.com

[Becks23]

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2 heaping teaspoons of regular corn starch to 3/4 - 1 litre of hot water.

This will make a fairly dilute but very strong starch, just remember to mix it well. Of course you can up the amount by a spoonful or two, past four or five it will get very syrupy and will dry like a rock. There are several further methods of making starch posted on the board which are fairly similar.

--- Original message by Circa on Apr 10, 2006 03:41 PM

I through this idea out at dinner and my gf said that it would not mix??? do i need to add something so it mixes better?

[Circa]

Corn starch is the basic ingredient used in/by nearly all commercial starches and laundries. Has been for ages. If your GF still doesn't believe you try it out yourself or just tell her to read this.

Giftwrapped for you guys:

http://superfuture.com/city/supertalk/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=7016

http://superfuture.com/city/supertalk/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=3527

http://superfuture.com/city/supertalk/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=2897

Edited by Circa on Apr 11, 2006 at 07:47 PM

[du tan]

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Ok... Here you guys go... A handful of recipies on clothing starch:

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf001238.tip.html

--- Original message by TragicBliss on Apr 11, 2006 12:35 PM

Tragicbliss, what are the jeans in your avatar?

[Thorns]

The jeans in Tragic's avatar are old Nudie Glenns