Uses for Corn Starch
Uses for Corn Starch found
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Diaper Rash - to soothe, powder their bottoms with cornstarch after each diaper change. To protect, add 1/4 C cornstarch to their bathwater.
Sunburn - to soothe, mix 1 C cornstarch into warm bath water. Soak for 20-30 minutes.
Burns - to soothe, mix 1 T cornstarch and 1 T baking soda in 8 C warm water. Dip a soft cloth or gauze into the mixture and place on skin. Allow it to remain on burn for 20-30 minutes.
Face - to control oil, dust your face with a small amount of cornstarch.
Face - to clean, heat 2 T cornstarch, 2 T glycerin, and 1/2 C water in a double boiler. Heat until the mixture is thick and clear. Use in place of soap.
Face - for a facial, mix together 1/4 C cornstarch, 2 T milk and 1 egg white until smooth. Apply mixture to face and allow it to dry for 15-20 minutes. Rinse.
Hair - to clean hair between shampooing, sprinkle hair with cornstarch to absorb oil. Brush hair to remove cornstarch.
Powder - to make scented body powder, fill a container with cornstarch and add a few drops of your favorite scented oil. Cover and shake well to mix.
Skin - to relieve irritations from bug bites, poison ivy, and rashes, make a thick paste using cornstarch and water. Apply to affected area.
Skin - to prevent chaffing, dust area with cornstarch.
Underarms - to eliminate odor, rub underarms with rubbing alcohol then dust with cornstarch.
Feet - to reduce itching from athletes foot, sprinkle cornstarch in your shoes and on your feet.
Windows -
Roaches - to kill, mix equal parts cornstarch and plaster of paris. Sprinkle mixture into cracks.
Deck of Cards - to keep them from sticking, place the cards in a bag with a couple of teaspoons of cornstarch. Shake the bag well, being sure to coat all the cards. Remove the cards from the bag and wipe each card with dry rag.
Knots - to easily detangle, sprinkle the knot with cornstarch.
Baking powder - to make your own, mix 1 part cornstarch, 1 part baking soda, and 2 parts cream of tartar.
Sports Equipment - to make gripping easier, lightly dust hands with cornstarch.
More Modern Uses:
Ornaments – to make your own, mix 1 cup cornstarch, 2 cup baking soda and 1 ½ cup water in a large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until the mixture becomes thick. Remove from heat and cover with a damp cloth. When cooled to the touch knead until smooth. Roll out to ¼-inch thick, cut and place on a baking sheet in a 250 degree oven for 20-30 minutes. Paint.
Moon Sand – to make your own, mix ½ cup cornstarch and ¾ cup liquid starch over medium heat. Add 1 cup of fine sand and stir. Lay it out flat on a baking sheet and allow it to dry in the sun.
Watercolor Paints – to make your own, mix 1 tablespoon white vinegar and 2 tablespoons baking soda in a small bowl. When mixture stops foaming add 1 tablespoon cornstarch and ¼ teaspoon glycerin. Add food coloring to tint.
Clay – to make your own, mix 1 cup cornstarch, 2 cups baking soda and 1 ¼ cup water. Knead until well mixed. Related Post: Make your own Garden Stakes.
Jewelry Clay – to make your own, mix ½ cup cornstarch, ½ cup salt and ¾ cup flour. Slowly add warm water to create clay. Shape as desired and air dry. Paint.
Face Paint – to make your own, mix 2 parts cornstarch and 1 part vegetable shortening or cold cream. To tint add food coloring.
Finger Paint – to make your own, mix ¼ cup cornstarch and 2 cups water in a sauce pan. Boil until the mixture has the consistency of paint. To tint add food coloring.
Paste – to make your own, mix 3 teaspoons cornstarch and 4 teaspoons cold water. Mix well.
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Diaper Rash - to soothe, powder their bottoms with cornstarch after each diaper change. To protect, add 1/4 C cornstarch to their bathwater.
Sunburn - to soothe, mix 1 C cornstarch into warm bath water. Soak for 20-30 minutes.
Burns - to soothe, mix 1 T cornstarch and 1 T baking soda in 8 C warm water. Dip a soft cloth or gauze into the mixture and place on skin. Allow it to remain on burn for 20-30 minutes.
Face - to control oil, dust your face with a small amount of cornstarch.
Face - to clean, heat 2 T cornstarch, 2 T glycerin, and 1/2 C water in a double boiler. Heat until the mixture is thick and clear. Use in place of soap.
Face - for a facial, mix together 1/4 C cornstarch, 2 T milk and 1 egg white until smooth. Apply mixture to face and allow it to dry for 15-20 minutes. Rinse.
Hair - to clean hair between shampooing, sprinkle hair with cornstarch to absorb oil. Brush hair to remove cornstarch.
Powder - to make scented body powder, fill a container with cornstarch and add a few drops of your favorite scented oil. Cover and shake well to mix.
Skin - to relieve irritations from bug bites, poison ivy, and rashes, make a thick paste using cornstarch and water. Apply to affected area.
Skin - to prevent chaffing, dust area with cornstarch.
Underarms - to eliminate odor, rub underarms with rubbing alcohol then dust with cornstarch.
Feet - to reduce itching from athletes foot, sprinkle cornstarch in your shoes and on your feet.
Windows -
Roaches - to kill, mix equal parts cornstarch and plaster of paris. Sprinkle mixture into cracks.
Deck of Cards - to keep them from sticking, place the cards in a bag with a couple of teaspoons of cornstarch. Shake the bag well, being sure to coat all the cards. Remove the cards from the bag and wipe each card with dry rag.
Knots - to easily detangle, sprinkle the knot with cornstarch.
Baking powder - to make your own, mix 1 part cornstarch, 1 part baking soda, and 2 parts cream of tartar.
Sports Equipment - to make gripping easier, lightly dust hands with cornstarch.
More Modern Uses:
Ornaments – to make your own, mix 1 cup cornstarch, 2 cup baking soda and 1 ½ cup water in a large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until the mixture becomes thick. Remove from heat and cover with a damp cloth. When cooled to the touch knead until smooth. Roll out to ¼-inch thick, cut and place on a baking sheet in a 250 degree oven for 20-30 minutes. Paint.
Moon Sand – to make your own, mix ½ cup cornstarch and ¾ cup liquid starch over medium heat. Add 1 cup of fine sand and stir. Lay it out flat on a baking sheet and allow it to dry in the sun.
Watercolor Paints – to make your own, mix 1 tablespoon white vinegar and 2 tablespoons baking soda in a small bowl. When mixture stops foaming add 1 tablespoon cornstarch and ¼ teaspoon glycerin. Add food coloring to tint.
Clay – to make your own, mix 1 cup cornstarch, 2 cups baking soda and 1 ¼ cup water. Knead until well mixed. Related Post: Make your own Garden Stakes.
Jewelry Clay – to make your own, mix ½ cup cornstarch, ½ cup salt and ¾ cup flour. Slowly add warm water to create clay. Shape as desired and air dry. Paint.
Face Paint – to make your own, mix 2 parts cornstarch and 1 part vegetable shortening or cold cream. To tint add food coloring.
Finger Paint – to make your own, mix ¼ cup cornstarch and 2 cups water in a sauce pan. Boil until the mixture has the consistency of paint. To tint add food coloring.
Paste – to make your own, mix 3 teaspoons cornstarch and 4 teaspoons cold water. Mix well.
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