How to Glaze Chintz at Home

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 161, 11 July 1939, Page 11

How to Glaze Chintz at Home

Thought the shiny surface produced by glazing does not provide much grip for dust and dirt, the fabric finally requires washing, and misgivings are often felt as to the effect on the highly polished finish. This polish is part of the finishing process and will be removed during washing. It can be restored successfully, if not quite to the original condition of lustre. Tho following instructions are easy to follow: Prepare a bowl of full strength starch—made according to directions ou the packet—and add to it ono teaspoon jelly for each pint of starch.

After washing and rinsing the chintz, using lukewarm suds r immerse it in this starch and allow it to dry. Then damp it down, roll up till it is evenly damp, and then iron on right side with heavy hot iron.

The next process is the polishing. Have ready a polishing board, or uncovered table, and two or more hot polishing irons. These are smaller and lighter than ordinary domestic irons and have a rounded instead of a flat sole. Damp down a small piece of the starched, ironed chintz and place on the board. Polish with the heel of the iron, using short, sharp strokes. Then proceed in the same way till the article is completed. Air thoroughly before hanging or storing.