Flocking help

**chrisb691** · 20th July 2010, 10:15 PM

I'm trying flocking, for the first time, and have run into some problems.

Rather than risk the box itself, I have started with the compartmented drop-in tray. I sealed with Feast Watson sanding sealer, and then finished the outside, and dividers, with spray can urethane. Gave the inside bottom a light sand, and painted on the glue. I added some flocking to each compartment, and shook it so that it covered the bottom. 24 hrs later, I dumped out the excess flocking and found that I had unven coverage.

I decided that this might be a result of me not cleaning off the overspray from the urethane. So I rolled a hook on a small chisel, and scraped it all back. I then recoated with glue, making sure that I had a good even coating, and shook flocking in again. Gave it a full day, and shook out the excess flocking. This time, I had a good even coating. Woohoo!! There was still some loose flocking hanging around, so I used a soft artist's brush to gently sweep at it, and most of the flocking came away with the brush. Almost no adhesion what so ever.

I purchased the flocking, and coloured glue, from a reputable online source, so I can only assume I'm doing something amiss.

I have seen flocked boxes, and they look great. So can anyone shed light on what I am doing wrong.

**Jim Carroll** · 20th July 2010, 10:29 PM

Chris as you have found you need an even coating of the base glue to get an even coverage of the flock.

Depending on the glue this time of year may take up to 24hrs - 48hrs for complete cure.

Only shake of excess do not brush of.

Have a look here for further instructions.

**chrisb691** · 21st July 2010, 02:21 PM

Thanks for that Jim, those instructions were most helpful. I shall now seek the services of a fourteen year to assist.

**China** · 22nd July 2010, 10:42 PM

I use flocking a fair bit and as Jim said make sure your adhesive is even and make sure it is still "wet" before adding the flocking and after flocking give it plenty of time to harden, I some times leave it for a week or so.

**Sir Stinkalot** · 23rd July 2010, 10:23 AM

When I flock (using black only) I first of all paint the area to be flocked in black acrylic paint (generally over raw timber), when dry I then apply the flock glue evenly and then fill the area with flock powder.

If I am doing a drawer I will fill it with the flock to the top and then tip it out again (back into the flock powder container). I find this gives an even coating of flock and then the next day I come back and shake the drawer out again (back into the flock powder container) and finally vacuum the drawer out to get the remaining loose flock.

So far 98% success with the 2% being a little patchy generally when I am running very low on the flock powder.

**Barrie Restall** · 23rd July 2010, 08:07 PM

I dont use the glue that is supplied for flocking ( a waste of money) I just use enamel paint of the same colour. Also seal the inside with dilute bondcrete before using the paint. The paint is slower to dry and gives an even coverage. If I am doing drawers in a band sawn box, I nearly fill the drawer with flocking powder, put a bit of cling wrap over the opening and give it a good shake. Give the paint plenty of time to dry before emptying out.

Good luck.

Regards,

Barrie Restall

**chrisb691** · 23rd July 2010, 08:58 PM

Thanks for all the responses, I'll have another go.

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