Question on Flocking

[knothead]

I have been talked into making jewelry boxes for the Grand Kids (7) for X-mas. I was wondering if you have used flocking, how you liked it, ease of use and where to get it. I have done some in felt but it is a pain.

Thanks

[Wood Dog]

I have used it on a few boxes, got it at Rockler's. You buy the glue same color as the flocking.
It wasn't too bad to use, wear a mask cause the stuff is like powder.
Just have to put a smooth coat of glue, and sprinkle a heavy coat of flock on carefully making sure every nook and cranny is covered. Don't touch it for at least 24 hrs, then you should be able to tap the excess off into a baggie to reuse the unused stuff.
Hope JohnB sees your post, because he in my opinion is the resident expert.
It does look very nice when done, and as everything else....practice makes almost perfect.
Good luck and would love to see your projects when finished.

[jim_mex]

Hi Tom - flocking is use a lot in Mexico on - wait for this - sheep ornaments! - Seriously, I kid you not.

Every year the locals make hundreds of simple red clay sheep figures for nativity sets which traditionally used to be painted with domestic vinyl house paint. A few years back someone got cute and started applying a flock finish and now they are all at it.

I don't know the source but i do know that they use standard white acrylic glue which they paint on the areas they want to flock and they use a flocking pistol to apply the fuzz. This is similar to a bottle fed paint spraying pistol except that the nozzle is very large and it works at very low pressure to 'puther' or 'splutter' the flocking onto the article in question. They usually spray this inside a large cardboard box - an improvised spray cabinet - and collect all the overspray to be used again.By applying this way they get a very even coverage and also have a fast working method.

For testing and small runs I'd use WD's method but if you ever fancy going into this big time then a pistol is a good idea.

I'm sure John will also have a flocking good method for this!

[Ocelot]

I'm also interested in trying it on box drawers. The only thing is that from what I've seen on Rocklers site etc, it seems expensive. I'm curious how much you can do per bag and how easy it is to recover the waste for use later.

Ray

[scrollpup]

Heres another link I had bookmarked from someone on here.....

DonJer Products Flocking Fibers Soft Flock SuedeTex Product Rayon Nylon Adhesive Applicators Kits

Remember to post us some pics and comments on how it goes


Jerry

[KtownScroller]

If you don't like the flocking method you could wrap a piece of velvet material around stiff cardboard and glue it in place. My Dad used this method 25 years ago and the jewelry boxes still look like new inside. Something to consider.

[wood-n-things]

Jerry I beleive I shared that info (link) with you if not I could have. I really like the flocking method. it actually is easier than velvet or other methods. It goes a long way.
Smooth even coat of glue is the key, and leaving it undisturbed for 24 hours is best.

[Northstar]

I've used the flocking for things other than jewelry boxes. Just one of the items I used it on was a compound cut Eagle. The body was flocked with tan and head and tail was flocked with white.

It is very easy to use and I like the results I get.

El

[JohnB]

G'day Tom,
Here's a link to the method I use to flock.
There is also a link to place a get my flocking from if it's of any help.
The two biggest tricks to not flocking up the flocking is to use an acrylic waterbased paint the same colour as the flocking (NOT GLUE) and when you have put the flocking powder on, put some more on, when it looks like it's covered with plenty, put some more on and leave for a good 12 hours before disturbing ot shaking of excess.

I can't even count thats' three things.

http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/bra...tion/17421.htm

[lucky788scroller]

Get it from the post Jerry posted. Donjer sells it in kits with everything you need, AND they have a huge variety of colors compared to other places. It can be messy, but plan out the process and flocking in a box makes cleaning up excess fibers a lot easier.
To add to what John said.. another tip to help you from flocking up your flocking project... apply the glue base supplied with the flocking fibers, and when you start blowing on the fibers, start at the lowest part, and in the corners. Oh, and yes, when it looks like its all covered nicely, put some more on. The excess wont be wasted, once the stuff is dry, you can shake out the excess and put it back in the bag with the rest until your ready for your next flocking project.