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alondra
04-08-2009, 10:37 AM
I tried in 2 different occasions to make korkers. The first time, the ribbon didn't hold the curl at all. I repeated the process; this time, I added fabric spray starch before baking and it was somewhat better but still not good. Can you help? Also, do you starch your other bows?
mamabrandy
04-08-2009, 11:24 AM
I tried in 2 different occasions to make korkers. The first time, the ribbon didn't hold the curl at all. I repeated the process; this time, I added fabric spray starch before baking and it was somewhat better but still not good. Can you help? Also, do you starch your other bows?

At what temperature and length of time are you baking for? That might have something to do with it not holding its shape.
massmom
04-08-2009, 08:31 PM
I bake mine at 275 degrees and use a 3/8 dowel. Wrap your ribbon so there is not any space between each row. I have not used hairspray and the curl stays in just fine.

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alondra
04-09-2009, 07:07 AM
At what temperature and length of time are you baking for? That might have something to do with it not holding its shape.
I was baking at 245 for 20 minutes.
JakeGiginLolasMommy
04-09-2009, 08:30 AM
You could try increasing the temp to 275...I also bake mine at the temp. Also make sure that you wrap them tightly with no space between the ribbon. Let us know if you need more help :).
alondra
04-09-2009, 11:55 AM
You could try increasing the temp to 275...I also bake mine at the temp. Also make sure that you wrap them tightly with no space between the ribbon. Let us know if you need more help :).
Thank you ladies!
jtgarrido
04-09-2009, 05:15 PM
I spray mine heavy with hairspray and bake at 215 for about 30 minutes and have had no trouble. When I bake at a higher temp in my oven it leaves burn marks on them.
JakeGiginLolasMommy
04-09-2009, 05:20 PM
I spray mine heavy with hairspray and bake at 215 for about 30 minutes and have had no trouble. When I bake at a higher temp in my oven it leaves burn marks on them.
Have you tried baking them without spraying them and then putting them in at a higher temp for a short baking time? Just asking, maybe this will prevent the burn marks.
s_hernandez402
04-13-2009, 05:21 PM
I havent tried them but I want to some day, maybe this week. Been very interested in making Korkers!
thatlittleboutique
08-14-2009, 03:24 PM
i bake and then spray with a mix of 50% staflo(walmart) and 50% water
beansnana
08-15-2009, 12:59 AM
Thank you ladies!

Also use 3/8, or 1/4 in ribbon for your korkers. Anything larger just does not turn out right.