Stiffening Knitted Pieces

I was wondering about making a knitted project a little stiffer...I want to use one of my projects for a planter for in the house.  Here is what I learned.

Use potato flour. Mix 2 table-spoons of potato flour in 1/2 - 1 cup (1-2 dl or dilute) cold water.  Pour it slowly into boiling water, stirring until it has the consistency of paste.  Let cool a bit. Place the knitted piece into the stiffening agent so that it becomes thoroughly saturated.  Remove  it and squeeze out the water. Block it over a form and pin or sew it down.  Let it dry completely. Finish by covering with decoupage paste to make the piece totally stiff.  

I can't wait to try this... I will post a picture when I have it completed!!!!

As you can see....I will only be posting once or twice a week.....