question about snowflake pattern (crochet) for christmas tree

[jessica31876]

I bought a few years ago a pattern book for snowflakes for christmas trees. I want to make some because I have alot of thread to use up. What I was wondering is if anyone else has made these type of ornaments what do you use as a stiffener? Ive heard alot of different things but I have not tried any yet. I know some methods cause the thread to become really discolored. If you have made these (or something similar with crochet thread) where you have had to use a stiffener on them please share your methods.

 

[SamaraGugler]

My step mother made some of these about 15 years ago. I'll ask her what she used. They are still as white as the day she made them.

 

[Traci Reed]

Starch? Isn't there liquid starch you could dip em in?

 

[jessica31876]

yea starch is one of the things. Not sure if it discolors them or not. I know sugar water is one also but it can draw ants (DUH!!) LOL I suppose I could google and see but wanted to see first if anyone else had personal experience with it that could vouch for a particular method and give me some hints on how to do it

 

[Brooke W]

My mother made them (and beautifully, as she did with anything). She used starch on hers.

 

[KMBaker]

I use a spray stiffener for mine Aleene's Stiffen-Quick Spray. Hope that helps some. I just block it on a piece of stryrofoam that I covered with plastic wrap and spray it.

 

[scarletsierra]

I have zero input because I'm sooo not crafty in this way, just wanted to say I looooooove these ornaments! They are so beautiful and nostalgic for me. Good luck! You'll have to post the finished product..can't wait to see them!

 

[Sharon Kay]

Oh if anyone sees a pattern for these on the internet...please let me know! This sounds like fun...and I bet I have some of that thread downstairs in my badly neglected craft closet.