How To Flock A Real Christmas Tree With Spray Snow
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How to flock a real christmas tree with spray snow. 2 start from the tips of the branches outer branches and work your way inward depending on how dusted you want the tree to be. Self adhesive christmas tree flock. To get more even coverage you can shake the flocking through a sifter positioned over the tree branches. Make sure to fluff before flocking the tree so that the powder falls in the correct places on the branches.
It could of sat a little longer. Kevin from trees n trends unique home decor will show you a simple way to create a snow or flocked effect on your christmas tree wreath or garland. You will need 5 to 10 soap bars to flock a christmas tree around 5 feet tall depending on how dense the tree is and how snowy you want the tree to look. Look around for glittery snowy flocked decorations found in many stores.
Work in a well ventilated area when you are spray painting and put something on the ground to protect the area from over spray. This is the one i usually use. Choose soap bars with very little fragrance. A christmas tree real or faux.
3 work in layers. Shake the can as the directions states and start spraying on the tree. When you re ready to begin the flocking process fill a spray bottle with water and start with one section of the tree misting the needles. How to flock a christmas tree.
I let it dry for 24 hours. Once the needles are damp sprinkle the flocking onto the tree. I placed the snow like it would be on the tree when it snows. Protect the base of your tree or anything you don t want flocked by wrapping it with plastic sheeting or a plastic bag.
Spray until the tree is coated the way you want it. You also find artificial wreathes garlands swags already flocked you can break apart using wire cutters and wire them to the tree using floral wire or a thick jewelry wires. Spray paint the tree with white spray paint and then if you choose spray paint an accent color such as rose gold or silver. You want to keep shaking the can often.
Open and fluff the branches of the artificial christmas tree for a fuller look. You can also add a few drops of pine or fir essential oil or winter fragrance oils to the mixture for an extra christmas smell. Assemble an assortment of flocked ornaments floral bushes floral picks garlands to fill the tree.