Fabric Stiffener is seriously expensive. With this cheap, simple solution you can easily meet all your craft needs at a fraction of the price. So how can one exactly make this DIY Fabric Stiffener? Let’s talk about it…
DIY Fabric Stiffener
This DIY fabric stiffener only needs 2 ingredients which are great, but the best part is the things you need you probably already have!
What you need
- PVA Glue – This should be white PVA glue that dries clear! This is one of the cheapest glues out there
- Water
This is a simple easy, quick way to make fabric stiffener. Commercial fabric stiffener can cost you a lot and it can be hard to find in shops. Follow this tutorial for a foolproof way to stiffen your fabric.
Method
- Mix equal parts PVA glue and equal parts water in a bowl.
- Mix this until its completely combined
- Submerge the fabric completely in the solution
- Take the fabric out of the solution and wipe the extra paste. Do this over the same bowl or a piece of newspaper to avoid the mess
- Lay the fabric in the shape you want it to be
- Air dry, or speed the process of drying by using a hair drying
- Once completely dry the fabric should be stiff and the shape you desire.
Tricks and Tips for the Best DIY Fabric Stiffener
- For slightly less stiffened fabric add more water and less PVA glue!
- Make sure the fabric has been completely submerged on both sides
- Let it fully dry for 24 hours before using it for your crafting project
And that’s how you can make your very own DIY Fabric Stiffener!
It truly is a very easy method and works as a treat for nearly every type of fabric. I look forward to hearing from you in the comments about how this DIY went for you. Happy Crafting!