Join me today as I share my newest crafting obsession! Spun cotton was used to create ornaments in Germany and spread through eastern Europe during the 1800's and early 1900's. They have popped up on the vintage ornament market and in antique stores recently and there seems to be a resurgence in the Instagram and TikTok universes, as well. I really loved making these so much that I had to share!
Here is the Starch Mixture Recipe:
1T cornstarch
1T water
Mix together
Boil 1 cup water in small pan
Leave simmering while you add 1 tsp cornstarch and water mixture at a time - stirring until the boiling mixture is clear each time.
Keep going until all the starch and water mixture is gone. The boiling mixture should get to the consistency of egg whites.
Let cool and pour into a jar and keep in refrigerator when not using.
Material Links:
Spun Cotton Crafts Book
https://amzn.to/3EjILGS
Spun Cotton Ornaments Book
https://amzn.to/4jDCWnE
100% Cotton Balls - I bought mine at a Dollar Store
Cotton coil - I bought mine at a beauty supply store
https://amzn.to/4jEJy5i
Cotton Roll - batting-like
https://amzn.to/4hF6j7u
Cotton Sliver
https://www.etsy.com/listing/551202060/1-lb-raw-organic-cotton-sliver-roving?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_ps-a-craft_supplies_and_tools&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQiAhvK8BhDfARIsABsPy4hRZUyWCTVjFmUFSlSI5FZAmWVUXavqtxEEHquWSa0DNAwGaCoWS68aAvJLEALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_21500568222_167985818119_716809480255_aud-2007167693469:pla-295462056867_c__551202060_12768591&utm_custom2=21500568222&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhvK8BhDfARIsABsPy4hRZUyWCTVjFmUFSlSI5FZAmWVUXavqtxEEHquWSa0DNAwGaCoWS68aAvJLEALw_wcB
Glass Glitter
https://amzn.to/4jGKWoc
Mica Flakes
https://amzn.to/3EgciRR
Powdered Mica
https://amzn.to/4hWOGAj
elmers glue
https://amzn.to/40Wmrfm
19 gauge wire
https://amzn.to/42zmI91
pliers
https://amzn.to/42ElhXa
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