Stiffy Fabric Stiffener, Clear

What this decoupage glue and sealer does on cloth

We make Stiffy Fabric Stiffener, Clear for the shelf you actually reach for.

We make it in the United States, same as the rest of our line. We want the paper to show, not the medium, so it clears as it cures.

It is non-toxic by our formulation, which is why it turns up in classrooms as often as in studios. Our formula is water based, so brushes rinse out under the tap and the room stays breathable while you work. Our own surface chart lists it for appliques, fabric and cotton, lace trim and leather and suede. It is the kind of thing you buy once and reach for all year.

Textile is the one surface where a hard finish is the wrong answer. This decoupage glue and sealant stays flexible after it dries clear, so a tote bag, a cushion or a painted chair keeps moving instead of cracking. It is washable once fully cured, which for us means four weeks, cool water and inside out. Crafting on cloth rewards washing and pressing the fabric first.

At a glance

Does

• glues
• seals
• stays flexible

Surfaces

• cotton
• denim
• canvas
• felt
• painted wood

Prepare

• wash
• no softener
• press flat

Coats

• thin
• two
• press from behind

Before washing

• 28 days
• cool
• inside out

Not for

• dishwasher
• stretch knits