1/4 c. water
3/4 c. sugar

Mix water and sugar. Stir over low heat, but do not boil. Remove from heat when the mixture is clear and it is not sugary. Let cool slightly.

Dip the crocheted piece in warm water first and then roll it in a bath towel to absorb as much of the water as possible. Then dip your crocheted piece in your sugar starch and stretch to desired shape. Pat with a cloth to remove excess moisture and let dry thoroughly.