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How to make a work a bit stiff in sugared water

In this DROPS video we show how we make sugared water and get the Christmas heart from DROPS Extra 0-1394 stiff. Mix a lot of sugar in cold water (90 g sugar in 120 ml water) and stir until all sugar is dissolved, dip the heart in the water, squeeze out the water, form and leave the heart flat to dry (1-2 days). If it was not stiff enough, repeat the process to the desired stiffness (colourless fizzy drink can also be used). You will find patterns where this technique is used by clicking the pictures below

Patterns using this technique

DROPS Extra 0-1590

DROPS Extra 0-1590
DROPS Extra 0-1586

DROPS Extra 0-1586
DROPS Extra 0-1583

DROPS Extra 0-1583
DROPS Extra 0-1581

DROPS Extra 0-1581
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Video #1228, listed in: Crochet Videos, Other techniques, Crochet tips & tricks, More tips and tricks, Block & Shape, Extra Tips

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Country flag Dominique Touchard wrote:

Merci encore une fois! Je vais essayer cette technique pour rigidifier les beaux modèles que vous nous offrez.

24.10.2023 - 16:25

Country flag Isabelle Remy wrote:

Merci pour les explications claires. Je vais pouvoir utiliser cette technique pour durcir mes plumes en macramé.

27.09.2023 - 10:10

Country flag Helle Budek wrote:

Kan man også bruge denne metode ved acryl?

21.03.2023 - 06:37

DROPS Design :

Hei Helle. Ja, det vil jeg mene. Bare husk å rør ut sukret godt, slik at det ikke blir "hvite" flekker på arbeidet :) mvh DROPS Design

27.03.2023 - 09:06

Country flag Jolanda wrote:

Ik ben eigenlijk op zoek naar een manier om een tule onderrok meer uit te laten staan. Kan ik daar ook deze verhouding suikerwater voor gebruiken?

22.06.2022 - 13:36

DROPS Design :

Dag Jolanda,

Helaas heb ik geen ervaring met tule en suikerwater. Misschien is het mogelijk om een klein stukje eerst uit te proberen.

08.07.2022 - 07:44

Country flag Maier Rita wrote:

Ich verwende Zuckerwasser auch als Haarspray und für meine Kleidung

07.06.2022 - 11:19

Country flag Simone wrote:

Could I do this process also with a hat for the Sauna with 100 sheep whool?

11.03.2022 - 14:13

DROPS Design :

Dear Simone, this technique is mostly used for cotton yarns; wool projects are usually stiffened by felting them in a washing machine.

11.03.2022 - 18:02

Country flag CJ wrote:

Bliver det ikke klistret, når det dyppes i sukkervand? Eller drysser når det tørrer?

06.03.2021 - 22:38

DROPS Design :

Hei CJ. Nei, det skal ikke bli klistrete. Husk å rør ut sukkeret / sukkeret oppløses så det er ikke noe å drysse. mvh DROPS design

10.03.2021 - 08:43

Country flag Susie wrote:

How does the volume work? I’ve tried everything.

19.12.2020 - 00:57

Country flag Judith wrote:

Why is there no audio in any of these videos?

30.11.2018 - 11:22

DROPS Design :

Dear Judith, Our videos do not have sound. We are a worldwide company and our videos are watched by people around the world, speaking different languages, many of whom do not understand English. We have therefore written instructions to accompany this video, and there is no sound to disturb while watching. Enjoy!

03.12.2018 - 11:03

Country flag Doris wrote:

Danke für diesen Tipp. Ich bin immer wieder begeistert, wie super einfach das geht. Macht weiter so.

16.03.2018 - 23:08

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