How to Starch Napkins?

To starch napkins, mix starch and water thoroughly, submerge each napkin individually to ensure complete saturation, then wring out excess liquid.

Here’s a more detailed guide on how to starch napkins:

Steps to Starch Napkins

Prepare the Starch Solution: Mix starch and water in a bowl. The mixture should be cloudy, indicating the starch is properly dispersed. The concentration of starch will determine the stiffness of the final product; start with a weaker solution and add more starch if a stiffer result is desired.
Soak the Napkins: Add the napkins one at a time to the starch solution. Ensure each napkin is fully submerged and absorbs the starch mixture completely. This might require gently kneading or agitating the napkin in the solution.
Wring Out Excess Starch: After soaking, carefully wring out as much excess starch solution as possible from each napkin. This prevents drips and ensures the starch dries evenly.
Drying: The next step depends on whether you want to iron your napkins immediately or save them for later.
- For immediate ironing: Proceed to ironing while the napkins are still damp. This will achieve the crispest results.
- For later ironing: Hang the napkins to dry completely. You will need to dampen them again before ironing.
Ironing: Iron the damp (or re-dampened) napkins. Use a medium to high heat setting on your iron, depending on the fabric of the napkins. Iron until completely dry and smooth, paying attention to corners and edges.

Type of Starch: You can use liquid starch, powdered starch, or even cornstarch. Liquid starch is often the easiest to use.
Water Temperature: Using warm water can help dissolve powdered starch more effectively.
Ironing Board Cover: Ensure your ironing board cover is clean to prevent transferring any dirt or stains onto the napkins.
Spray Bottle: If you're re-dampening dried napkins, a spray bottle filled with water will help distribute the moisture evenly.
Test a Corner: Before fully submerging all napkins, test the starch solution on a corner of one napkin to ensure it doesn’t discolor or damage the fabric.