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  1. 6th April 2013, 09:35 AM #1
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    Default Flocking. Is it just for looks?

    Hi all! I have been asked to make a small jewellery box with a normal box/tray like section as well as a section with a row of little pockets (like a row of oval shaped dowel) holes for individual pieces. It is important that the pockets are lined with a felt like material to protect the pieces.

    My question is would flocking be appropriate for this? Does the finished product simply produce a felt looking finish or is it soft like felt and therefore meet my friend's needs?

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    I've found that flocking tends to 'wear' in places that see a lot of rubbing. So I'm thinking felt would be more durable in your situation, although fiddlier to apply.
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    Agree with Skew on this, the flocking powder is good in an application where there is not a lot of use.

    The felt would be better for high use areas.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Carroll View Post
    Agree with Skew on this, the flocking powder is good in an application where there is not a lot of use.

    The felt would be better for high use areas.
    Felt is also easier to apply, especially if you use the self-adhesive type, and looks much nicer at the edges, in my opinion.

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    IMHO, suede leather is far and away the best-looking lining for nice boxes. This thread shows how to form inserts using it.
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    Thanks for the replies guys. I must say the suede look is awesome although for this project felt will be the go.
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    So, you felt felt felt fine then?
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    Yep, he couldn't be suede.
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    or flocked??
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