How To Flock A Fake Christmas Tree

Once youre done applying the flock allow the tree to dry for eight to 24 hours depending on the size of the tree.

How to flock a fake christmas tree. First begin by fluffing the branches on your tree or garland. Combine the soap shavings with liquid cornstarch or white glue in a mixer on medium speed. Below is a step by step tutorial on how to flock a christmas tree and its so easy you may become addicted. When youre ready to begin the flocking process fill a spray bottle with water and start with one section of the tree misting the needles.

To get more even coverage you can shake the flocking through a sifter positioned over the tree branches. Spray the flocked section of the tree with water again. Tutorial type of experimentdiy as i flocked my older artificial unlit christmas tree using paint. Once the needles are damp sprinkle the flocking onto the tree.

Use a paintbrush to apply in dollops. Wear goggles gloves and even a mask for extra protection against chemicals from the flocking materials. You can easily flock your own using a standard tree you already have. Instructions for making soap based flocking material.

Combine the soap shavings with liquid cornstarch or white glue in a mixer on medium speed. It requires no adhesive because it is a self adhesive flocking material which sticks when applying water to the flocking process. So i search the web for non toxic snow that was permanent. I made a little video of this process that i will work on posting then sift on the self adhesive flocking powder until desired thickness.

Two and a half to three pounds of flocking should be enough for a standard sized tree. Then spray with water. Even better even if the needles arent what you may see in the highest quality trees cover them in fake snow and no one would ever know the difference. Add warm water and continue beating until it resembles a nougat like consistency.

Add tint or glitter as desired. Luckily i found bonding flock. Allow yourself at least three hours to fully flock your tree. Lightly mist a section of the tree with your spray bottle of water.

Add warm water and continue mixing. The water activates the adhesive fluffs up the flocking and seals it all. Beat until the flocking mixture forms stiff peaks with the same consistency.