How to Flock a Live Christmas Tree for the Look of Real Snow
Flock a Live Christmas Tree - Using the Flocking
If you want to flock your Christmas tree with faux snow, the most important thing to do it read all the safety precautions on the can of flocking. Some types of Christmas light strands may not be compatible with flocking, such as those that produce a high heat. Be sure that it is safe to use if you have small children or pets.
Always flock the tree outside on a day with little wind. Temperature ranges might be specified on the can of flocking. It is also recommended to wear protective goggles and a mask or filter over your mouth and nose while spraying.
Be sure to flock the Christmas tree after it has been put in the tree stand. Give the tree a day or two to relax its branches down to the normal height before spraying. This is especially necessary if the tree was purchased wrapped in a net or rope.
Flock a Live Christmas Tree - How to Spray the Tree
Before you flock the live Christmas tree, take a moment to consider how snow actually falls on a pine tree in nature. While blizzards and snow squalls may pack snow onto one side of the tree, deep into the branches, chances are you would prefer a gentle snow shower effect for your Christmas tree.
Begin at the top of the Christmas tree with a gentle spray of the flocking. Use a ladder if your chosen tree is as tall, or taller, than you are. It is important to be able to reach over the height of the tree to get the most natural flocking application.
Using a gentle back and forth motion, spray the flocking onto the tops of the Christmas tree branches. Work your way down and around the tree, making sure to get an even covering. You do not want to flock your Christmas tree so much that you cannot see any pine green sticking through. Do not flock the undersides of the pine tree branches.
Once you have given a light snowy coating to the top sides of your Christmas tree branches, allow the entire thing to dry completely before moving it inside. Decorate your tree as desired, and enjoy the look of real snow on your live Christmas tree.
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- You can flock a live Christmas tree to mimic the look of natural snow.
- If you want to flock your Christmas tree, first read all safety precautions.
11 Comments
Post a CommentGood luck to all those who requested info. I hope your tree turns out as great as ours did.
I did some trial and error and I have a found an inexpensive way to flock trees. This method turned out amazing and looks far better (and way cheaper) than buying a preflocked tree. If you want to see pix and know the particulars email me at smith.christopher.smitc181@gmail.com
I am looking for a great deal on a flocking machine for flocking real christmas trees. If you have any ideas please let me know. My email is: hopedre1@verizon.net
Thank you.
Andre Kelly
I grew up outside of Chicago and my dad used to flock the trees. I'm looking for the actual recipe. Fortunately for my boyfriend is a painter, so he'll have this duty!
Here you are.. uy the kit on line for 39.95 includes everything you need and 1 lb of flock which will do up to 1 6ft tree. You can buy more flock 1 lb 15.95 ea. It also can be bought in all colors even Black that some one I read wanted a black flock tree.. Here you go enjoy your holidays.. Copy and paste to your browser.
http://www.craftflocking.com/index.php?pr=Buy_Tree_Flocking
i just got some from the 99 cent store though dollar tree does not carry it. if u go to the 99 cent store make sure to get one can per foot.
i would like to know were to get the kit to no one around here does them any more also i cant find the kit so if any one can help me it well thanks jkcrawford7154@comcast.net i live in wheeling wva
I would like to know how I can flock my christmas tree black at home.
I would like to know where I can buy flocking kits to flock a tree I live in S.C. and nobody here even knows what that is I always liked to have a flocked tree but can't find the stuff here I originally came from Calif. and had no problem there. I have bought snow in a can but it's not the same as the tree farms use and years ago my Dad use to buy the kit. Please help if possible. email is bettyweitnauer@yahoo.com Thanks Betty
Neat. With changes to fake trees, nobody flocks the trees anymore. This is a good way for people to rediscover it.