Regardless of what nature holds, you can style your home and get your flocked Christmas tree within minutes.
As you may know, flocking isn’t any rocket science. It is simply some artificial dust or powder giving off the look of snowy trees.
The Magic of Flocked Christmas Trees: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Winter Wonderland
Looking to flock your Christmas trees and make a statement this holiday? Keep scrolling. You’ll find life hacks that make your space look great, literally.
- Garages, basements or outdoor spaces make excellent work spaces. But you might need to cover the floor underneath with an old sheet or a tarp if none of them works out – the white powders may sometime get messy.
- To avoid ingesting harmful materials, wear gloves, goggles, and a mask.
- Begin flocking from the top to the bottom, though some flocks may fall occasionally from the needles and right onto the branches. The result will look more natural, and you will not have to work twice as hard.
- Only coat the tips of the needles with the flock and allow it to gather (your tree will look artificial if you spread flock on needles or allow it drop to the underside of the branches).
- A hand sifter will come in handy if you are working with self-adhesive powder. Wet a small section of the tree with water first, then scoop some flock from the strainer and carefully apply it to the damp tree. Spray water once more on the flocked section.
- Make your own flock if you can. The most convenient and inexpensive option is soap shavings (though coconut, laundry detergent, and shaving cream also work). Mix liquid cornstarch or white glue with soap shavings in a mixer on average speed. Then add warm water and beat on till it comes out like a nougat-like consistency. Now, you can apply in dollops using a paintbrush.
- Depending on the size of the tree, allow the tree dry for about eight to 24 hours after applying flock.
- And if you’re putting up Christmas lights, keep them away from flocks.