Once you’re happy with the overall look of the tree, take the water-bottle and spray the entire tree. Adding water on top of the flocking powder will activate the adhesive, which will allow the flocking powder to seal and harden.
(This is where we learned from our experience last year!)
Last year, we didn’t apply enough water on top of the flocking, and as we brought it upstairs to decorate, the flocking came off in spots making a huge mess.
This year, we added quite a bit of water. The key is to get it as wet as you can without it dripping! Play around with it until you get the feel for how much you’ll need and you should be good to go!
Each of the 2 trees we flocked this year turned out much better than the tree we flocked last year. The key is to add enough water after the flocking powder is applied that it will harden and stick to the needles.
Love your trees, they are so beautiful. Will the flocking stay on for a couple of years or do you have to take the tree outside after the decorations are off and it is warmer and hose the flock off. Then just do it again next year.
Thank you Min, so happy you enjoyed my trees. The flocking should last year after year. You may have to add a little more after a couple of years. But in setting up the tree and putting on the ornaments very little flock came off. Please let us know if you try flocking your tree. We’d love to know how it turns out.