Mod Podge Plaid Stiffy Fabric Stiffener, Clear, 8 x 2.5 x 2.5

Going to leave some notes from my first attempts with this product in case they can help anyone else who is new to/confused about this type of stiffener. I work in costuming, so I tested on poly velvet scraps since it’s commonly-used.First thing to point out is that this is very much a glue-type product [makes sense with the brand]. Same texture and thickness to regular ol’ school glue.I could not find instructions anywhere for how much product to use so I started out with 1:3 product-to-water ratio. This crushed the velvet fibers flat, and they never lifted again when dried. The scrap is essentially a piece of paper now. When people comment on color change with this product I wonder if this is what they are actually seeing [fabric fibers being pressed in a different direction].Second test I used a less-exact dilution of around 1:10 product-to-water ratio, which was very liquid. This resulted in a much softer and more usable velvet - crispy when dry, however still apparently velvet.I went ahead and used this same ratio on an old velvet hat just to see how this product would work on providing structure to an already-completed project. I would say it’s excellent for this sort of molding and held the shape of a wig head perfectly. Once again, the velvet texture turns scratchier [like wool felt]. The satin lining is just fine.Ultimately I will be keeping this for projects where change in tangible texture is not a big concern. I think it works amazingly for that. If you are wanting something to firm the drape of fabric for clothing you might be best off sticking to laundry starch or just sewing with interfacing.Cheers and good luck!

Worked really well stiffening a basket I crocheted from T shirt Yarn, made the project complete.Very easy to work with.

This product is great. It works wonderfully and is affordable ($8.99)! Stiffy is super easy to use and dries quickly. It dries clear so does not affect the look of the material. I will buy again.

This is the best I have ever found that really works. I make Christmas snowflakes for trees, and this is perfect!It has to be in a bowl to soak the little doily's, and it is quite messy when you take it out, you have to wring or squeeze the excess out. BUT BOY IT IS WORTH ALL THE WORK! THEY ALL TURNED OUT BEAUTIFUL!!!

This stuff really works. I bought it to see if I could restore old knitted kippahs (skulcaps) to new condition, and it worked great. You can't see the stuff at all after it dries. Also, I found that I could reshape the item by wetting it with hot water, setting the new shape, and allowing it to re-dry. I did this several times without reapplying the Stiffy, with no loss of stiffening. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I'd prefer to see some instructions for use and a list of ingredients. Does it contain animal products? Acrylic? Couldn't find anything in the packaging or at the product site.

I used this to stiffen the brim on two straw hats. They were too floppy for walking; the wind kept catching them, so I tried this and it worked! I placed the hats on some freezer paper to protect the floor and then used rags to apply this stuff. I just poured some on the rag and some on the hats and then spread it around evenly with the rag. I then put down fresh freezer paper (so there wouldn't be any sticking issues) and left the hats flat to dry (I moved them around a couple times to make sure they weren't sticking to the paper.) They are very stiff now and don't blow around in the breeze anymore!

I had never used this product until now. I’m making a craft that needed the crochet circle to be stiff. This did a great job! I went to craft stores but this was not available. Glad to have it now! Great stuff.

This is so great for the ribbons that I use on my wreaths. Keeps the ribbons stiff, as per tge name