Dnorris1369 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Wife wants a few boxes made. So hmm looks like I'm gonna be making a few boxes. Lol. Anyway wanted to try flocking on these. Can anyone recommend a kit or a good place to get flocking? Brand , etc.. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick LoDico Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Lee Valley has a small kit that works well. http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=44669&cat=1,250,43298,43300,44669 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Cindy Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Suede-Tex Flocking, especially for irregular shapes and small difficult to access areas. http://www.flockit.c...ocker-kits.html which can each be purchased separately, too. Woodcraft also carries this line of products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snibley Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I have never done this, but seems to be something I might use, how is the end result with this product, just as good as a piece of felt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I've used the kit from Rockler. They have a matching color adhesive. The first time I used it, I was very conservative with the adhesive and ended up with a blotchy application. After that, wasn't quiet so stingy and had good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Wow those do look easy to use and not a bad price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorris1369 Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Cool I'm gonna try it out. I can't screw it up but so bad Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick LoDico Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 here's some examples 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorris1369 Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Any tips on using it?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick LoDico Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Any tips on using it?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes. If it's a box bottom, flock the ply or wood before the final assembly. Looks at the green flocking in the first box. It was the first time I tried it and spread the glue after assembly and then flocked. It's not as neatly done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thoroughly mask off anything you don't want flocked! Be sure the finish is fully cured as well, or your box will need a shave. For the hand-pump applicator, I found a large cardboard box lined with a big trash bag to make an excellent 'spray booth'. Be liberal with the advesive and the fibers, then just shake the excess fibers into the trash bag. Pour them into a ziplock for use on the next project. I like flocking over felt for most jewelry boxes, as small projections on jewelry pieces always end up snagging the felt fibers and make it look stringy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Holihan Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I haven't tried flocking. I used some velvet fabric to cover the bottom of some drawers. it came out very nice, but i am going to have to try this now. Does flocking make sense for a drawer this large? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Welcome to the forums Christian! Great looking piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 There was fun discussion of flocking on this weeks Fine Woodworking's podcast, "Shop Talk Live." Add in the Star Wars and Hobbit discussion, it was a good show, not quite up to WoodTalk, but close. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Christian, a single 'mini-flocker' kit from flockit.com should be plenty for that set of drawers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I haven't tried flocking. I used some velvet fabric to cover the bottom of some drawers. it came out very nice, but i am going to have to try this now. Does flocking make sense for a drawer this large? Looks great!! Curious though what is the green top made of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CessnaPilotBarry Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 There was fun discussion of flocking on this weeks Fine Woodworking's podcast, "Shop Talk Live." Add in the Star Wars and Hobbit discussion, it was a good show, not quite up to WoodTalk, but close. I suggest anyone wanting flocking tips to contact FWW and request Matt Kenney's excellent flocking tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Holihan Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Looks great!! Curious though what is the green top made of? The green top is a piece of stained glass. I will check out the podcast. Flock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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