I was wondering if there was some sort of glue or something to help stiffen up a work. I saw a video (that I can no longer find) of a crochet treasure box that they applied something to to stiffen it up and put a doll or coins in it I can’t remember. I’m not that much into other crafting to I have no clue what it was. It looked like glue, but it dried clear.
Was wondering if anyone knew anything about that in here? I was thinking of making gift boxes with little amigurumi in them, but I wanted to stiffen up the boxes a bit.
Thanks everyone!
i never thought that existed! I don’t know anything about it sorry
I know, I was fascinated! But it was late and I thought I’ll find it in the morning…that was a few weeks ago.
it’s called “fabric stiffener and draping liquid” and many brands make it, just use that term
Yes! Glad to know before I go to the craft store today!
While I am new to crochet, I do sew. You can use fabric starch. Also I have seen crochet basket which might substitute as a box. Choose a yarn that is a little stiffer in nature . You could also use a wire frame. Hope this was helpful
Thanks for the tip and….
Aileens, or modpodge fabric stiffener should be easily found at any craft store
starch will not be strong enough to hold yarn into a box and can flake when used this way.
Mod podge would work super well I think. I have a huge jar of the stuff, it’s magical.
I’ve doubled panels before and put cardboard between them but it’s definitely more work.
the brand makes a lot of different products and has been around a very long time for a reason
There are also more traditional ways of applying starch so it shouldn’t flake off.