How to Starch Artificial Flowers

Over time artificial flowers can lose some of their shape and have a wilted appearance. Starching the petals of the artificial flowers allows you to reset them into a natural shape that will holds for months. Artificial flowers are made from a variety of natural and synthetic cloth materials. Adding starch to these fabric materials causes them to lose their flexibility. Refresh the appearance of an artificial flower arrangement by applying a fresh coat of starch.

Large paper bag
1/2 cup fine grain table salt
Kitchen towel
Can spray starch

Instructions

- 1
  Lower the entire arrangement of artificial flowers into a large paper bag and pour in the table salt.
- 2
  Fold the top of the large paper bag closed and shake the enire thing vigorously for 30 seconds.
- 3
  Dust residual salt granules off of the artificial flowers as you lift the arrangement up out of the paper bag.
- 4
  Cover a table or counter with a kitchen towel and place the cleaned flowers on top.
- 5
  Shake the can of spray starch for five seconds before coating each flower's petals in a fine mist of starch.
- 6
  Form and crease the artificial flower petals with your fingers while they are still damp.
- 7
  Allow the cleaned and starched artificial flowers to fully dry on the kitchen towel before moving them back to become part of your home decor.

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