Your pronounciation ist very clear and you're speaking slowly, really good to understand for me as a german! Thank you very much for this great tutorial :)
Hello yolandi92 - I totally agree with you concerning Kenny's pronounciation but as i read that you are writing from Germany - Did you eventually find a source already over here, a trade name, or even a link, where I can get the necessary stuff (the flocks , the glue and the pump)? I would be very happy for any hint. Many thanks in advance! just in case: 06102 4726
Tim Buktu Hi, yes I found a brand that is selling everything but the pump (maybe also the pump but I used a "Flockstab" it's like an electrical pump but didn't worked out that well. I used the flock for a requisite, so it didn't have to be that robust.) Here's a Link to the company: shop.kerling.de/index.php?cPath=35&MODsid=162c0f874f2382b1b6227805848f7373 If you have some questions, they are very cooperative there. Good luck! :)
Thank you for trying to help out Tim Yolandi. I appreciate your help. Sorry to hear that that the "Flockstab" didn't work so well. I hope that you are able to find the parts that you need.
Perfect timing Kenny! I just took delivery of some flocking materials and am almost ready to get started. I didn't know the part about sealing, so thanks for the lesson!!
You're very welcome John. It's always nice to hear kind words on the show and it makes all the work and effort that it takes to produce a show like this worth it. Thank you for tuning in and for taking the time to leave me a comment. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask and I would be more than happy to help you if I can.
Good one Kenny. This years activity burst has a jewelry chest in line for later on in the spring time. I'll be flocking the drawers this time rather than lining them with felt. Thanks for the tutorial on how to do it the right way.
Glad you liked it Johnnie and even more glad that it was useful to you. Good luck on the build and be sure to ask any questions. I'd be more than happy to help you out.
Ken, Just finished this video and had to comment with a big, thank you! I've got the same flocking setup you have and have been so hesitant on using it because I thought it was so much more mysterious to apply than it actually is! My family may not be as thrilled as I am though....I see flocked tooth brushes in their future! Lol! Thanks for a greatly informative video. -Diane
You're very welcome. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Don't feel intimidated by flocking. It is one of the easiest mediums to apply and gives such professional results. Just be careful with the application of the adhesive because that is what will define the edge of your suede text. If you adhesive is crooked, your text will be crooked. Other than that, it's pretty much fool proof. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
So I was on Lee Valley Tools site and saw a Flocking Gun advertised for $7.50. Thank you for your very informative video answering the age old question "what the hell is a flocking gun?".
LOL. You're very welcome Tom. Flocking is a great process and hopefully one day, you will try it. Until then, at least you will have the knowledge of what a flocking gun is and how to use it. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
That was flocking interesting. :) Thanks for the tutorial, especially the safety tips. What did one sheep dog say to the other sheep dog?: "Let's get the flock out of here".
How did you keep a straight face while you made this flocking video? Loved it when you loaded the flocking applicator! Ha! Seriously, great vid! I’m building courage to try it on some jewelry boxes I built.
If you are unsure Tom, flock a smaller piece to test the procedure. The amount of confidence the testing will give you will be well worth the price of the material that you used to flock the test piece. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
You're very welcome Gerl. This is an older version of the show but the information is still very pertinent. I'm glad that you found it useful. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
First of all. Great video. Very informative. I am about to try my hand at this flocking, bought the same kit from lee valley. My question to you is on the sealing of the wood. Would water based poly work or would the adhesive eat through it? Also how thick do I apply the adhesive? Thanks in advance.
The adhesive will not eat through water based poly. You will just have to remember to give a light sanding before applying the adhesive and then thoroughly clean away the sanding dust as the water based poly will raise the grain and it will show through the flocking. As for how much adhesive to apply.....you can treat it as if it were paint. Just a thin even coat on the entire area to be flocked. The grains of suede text do not embed themselves into the adhesive, but rather stick to the surface of it so there is no need for a thick coating. I hope this helps. Good luck with your flocking. Thanks for tuning in and if you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can.
Thanks so much for this! It was exactly what I was looking for. Is the flocking powder made from finely ground suede? If so, is there a plant-based or synthetic versions of flocking powder available?
You're very welcome. I honestly don't think that it is actually suede but rather a synthetic imitation of it. I'm not the expert on its chemical makeup though and the manufacturer is probably the one to ask as they would know what their product is made of. I hope that this helps you out. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
@@ipodhty Depending on the manufacturer, it can be anything from rayon to cotton to polyester etc etc etc. Thanks for chiming in though and for tuning in to the show.
I want to flock canvas. Do you think I will have trouble with the adhesive passing through the fabric? If so, what solution would you recommend? Many thanks, loved the video!
I personally, have never flocked canvas. I would think, that due to its absorbent nature, that the adhesive would not be able to build up on the surface enough to get the suede text to adhere correctly. The only solution I can think of for this would be to seal the canvas. In the same way that an artist would seal a stretched canvas for an oil painting, you could seal the canvas and then, once it is dry, apply the adhesive and flock as normal. I would perform this action on some test pieces before I ever attempted it on the final project. I hope this helps.
Hello Kenny - I have already commented on two of the comments below, hoping for some hints. I am also watching your videos from across the atlantic. It appears to be quite difficult over here to find the products, you are using for the flocking process. If you could provide us with a brand name for the necessary stuff (flocks, glue and the cardboard pump?) I might be able to google for a source from where I could buy it and then find a way to get it over here to Germany. I am sure, I'm not the only one with this question. :-) Many thanks in advance!
I'm not sure of a source in Germany, but I can give you links to sources here in Canada that might be able to ship to you. I purchased the products here....www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=44669&cat=1,250,43298,43300,44669 There is also this place......www.flockit.com Here's another one......www.woodcraft.com/product/17c22/donjer-flocking-fibers-3oz-wine.aspx The brand name of the flocking is called Don Jer and the other name for flocking is suede tex. I hope this helps you out a little.
Finally a good video on flocking! Couple questions, do you need to electrically charge the particles? I've seen a couple videos where they hooked up a ground wire to the piece they were flocking. Also any tips on doing a large piece like a car headliner?
Hey there Phil. For starters, you do not need to electrically charge anything with this method. There are other flocking methods where the charging of particle would be necessary, but this isn't one of them. I've never heard of anyone using suede text to flock a vehicle's head liner but I don't see why it wouldn't work. My suggest would be to have all of your prep done ahead of time and have everything ready to go. The adhesive would most like be applied with a roller in a larger application because your window to work with the adhesive and flocking is very limited. If you can't do it all in one shot, you might have to do sections but pay attention to which way you apply the flocking. Your applicator will have to be facing the same way for each application, otherwise you will change the direction of the pile on each application making the individual areas stand out. It would be best to apply it all in one shot, which would require some fast work. Possibly get someone to help you apply the adhesive so that you can get it covered on the headliner in the allotted time frame of the flocking that you choose. Thanks for tuning in to the show. It's appreciated.
Hi, thanks fo the video-do you have any tips on doing larger pieces that would take longer than 10 mins to paint and apply the flocking to? also do you know if the adhesive works well on metal? thank you!
The adhesive will work well on any surface that would accept paint. If you can paint it, you can flock it. Metal would work just fine although you may want to scuff the surface of the metal just a bit with a fine grade sandpaper to give the adhesive a better area to stick. As far as large surfaces, I have been quite successful by using a small roller and applying the adhesive that way. You get much better coverage and you can apply it much faster. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
The coloured adhesive is available where you get your flocking material. You can get it at most woodworking suppliers. Here's a link to Lee Valley's supply of coloured adhesives. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/supplies/adhesives/100801-suede-tex-flocking-adhesive
Flocking can be applied to anything that the adhesive can stick to and rubber works just fine. I can't say how the flocking will wear when exposed to weather conditions as I've never tried it, but there's only one way to find out. Give it a try and see how it goes. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
+crafter83 I can't really comment on this, due to the fact that I have never tried using oil based paint. I have always used the coloured adhesive. If you, or anyone you know has used oil based paint, I would be interested in hearing your results. If not, it may be an idea for a future show.......kind of an experiment show if you will.
I need to flock a record platter from an old Philco phonograph from the 1950's. They used an electrostatic process to flock these - what's the difference between using an electrostatic flocking gun and doing your way, simply with the shaker?
+ODPILOT The tool that I use to apply the flocking is not a shaker, but instead, it provides a means to blow the flocking out in a fine mist by swirling air inside the chambers an forcing the flocking material out onto the work piece. The flocking is held in place by the adhesive. To the best of my knowledge, the electrostatic application applied a charge to an item to be flocked and causes the flocking material to be attracted to it. In essence, it draws the material in, where my method blows it out. I'm not sure if I explained that well enough or not.
+kennyearrings1 Thanks for your response. I decided to splurge and spend about $90 to buy an electrostatic flocker to flock my old Philco record platter. You fill a chamber with the flocking material that becomes positively charged and you attach a ground wire to the object you're flocking. When you hold the flocking device near the negatively charged record platter, an electrostatic field is created which, as you said, draws the flocking out of the chamber and it sticks to the colored acrylic glue -so you don't have to shake it at all. The final result is a more fluffy flocked finish (as opposed to more of a flat finish). In the case of an old record platter, I believe they used this method as it makes the "landing" of the record softer when the record changer plops down a new record to be played. Anyway - great video - thanks for all your info.
+ODPILOT That sounds really cool. You should post a video of how it works. I was pretty sure that it had to do with opposing charges attracting the flocking material. Thanks for the explanation and thanks for taking the tie to drop me a comment.
@kennyearrings1 This video is tremendous, thank you! I just found your channel and subbed it immediately. I have a question though, I intend to use heavy grade packing foam to support tools in my box that i intend to flock. Do you know if the adhesive will dissolve it? I had truck bed liner dissolve foam brushes once and am wondering if i should adjust.
Without knowing the exact composition of the foam that you intend to use, I'm going to say yes, it will dissolve it. The coloured adhesive for the flocking is an oil or petroleum based product and in general, foam and petroleum based anything don't mix. The adhesive will usually eat the foam away. If it were my project, I would be rethinking the packing material for your tools. Thanks for tuning in.
I've used this material for the inside of boxes that have taken some pretty rough abuse and after years of that abuse, the flocking looks the same today as it did when I applied it 5 years ago. As long as it is applied properly, it lasts a long time. It will eventually wear, but I haven't seen a piece that has worn yet.
It would pretty much be identical Bobbie. You can give the bunny a light sanding with a light grit sandpaper just to scuff the surface and give the adhesive something to bite into and then flock as normal. If you are new to flocking, I would suggest trying it on a test project first before attempting you bunny bank just so that you know what to expect. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to ask your question.
What if the project requires 2 totally different colors, like if I'm the type that's a bit Extra when it comes to dioramas and I want to do, I don't know, the our generation 20" palomino horse that is a chestnut brown and white, obviously I won't be taping it off, don't tell anyone, I don't want to share my ideas with the whole flocking world lol Thank you so much for your video and your help with this 😊
@@bobbiejean4246 You could conceivably apply the coloured adhesive and flock all the areas of one colour and then carefully cut in (once the first colour was completely dry) with the second colour of adhesive and flock that. You would just have to be really careful not to get the adhesive on the first colour as wherever the adhesive goes, the flocking will stick. It is possible, you'd just have to be careful with your adhesive application. I hope this helps Bobbie. Feel free to ask any other questions you might have. I've love to see your project when it's done.
The adhesive is specific to flocking. The colour of the adhesive matches the colour of the suede text and therefore, helps to hide any imperfections in your flocking application. The brand is DonJer and I got it at Lee Valley Tools. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/supplies/adhesives/100801-suede-tex-flocking-adhesive I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
Finally someone who doesn't use machines... the bad thing now is that I bought 2 tiny cups of flocking powder for nails and I see I need tonsssss more. +1 I hope I can find somewhere to buy it in The Netherlands or with cheap shipping. Is that normal paint you're using for the adhesive?
kennyearrings1 I don't know what I should use for adhesive, I'm trying to do a crafting of a horse applying flocking as fur. I was thinking about white paint but maybe you have got a better solution? I'm still trying to figure out how I can make that manual pump. Even if I found an old-fashioned balloon pump I would have to apply something on top that doesn't blow off and ruin the entire flockin session. I had to order it from far away so it will probably take a month before it will be here so I can't really ruin it!
Paint would work, as long as it is oil base and the same colour as the flocking. The old style balloon pumps would also work as a make shift, home made applicator. You would just have to drill more hole in the top of it and hold on to both sections of the pump. The reason that the adhesive is colour matched to the flocking is so that the background doesn't show when the flocking is completed. If you use white adhesive (paint) and brown flocking, the white will show through the text.
kennyearrings1 I was going to use white paint on white flocking so figured that out first second but I'll try to get that old balloon pump! All I've got now are the modern plastic ones, lol. I had 2 tiny boxes of nail flocking powder it was very hard to get and it is way too little the way you use it. I was just going to sprinkle it around, so hopefully this stuff from China is worth it waiting a month before I can continue my work.
That's the only reason I make the shows JD. I'm hoping that in some way, shape or form, my show will help someone who would otherwise be confused or not be able to get help. I don't make a dime from this show because I refuse to monetize it and allow them to place advertising on my show. I do it purely to help others. Simple as that. Thanks for tuning in.
For the number of times that I actually use flocking in my projects, electrostatic application has never been a real option for me so I have never tried it. I would love to hear from someone who has though to compare the processes.
Does the flocking applicator help to make the finished project more plush? I have some old my little pony who need to be re-flocked and simply sprinkling the flocking on caused the flocking to lay flat instead of on end.
+starkieable The applicator will make it a little more plush for certain. Just shaking it on will make it lumpy and uneven. You might have a problem with colour matching the pony though. Either way, you should be able to get some professional results using the flocking, flocking adhesive and the applicator.
It would work but you might have to get all of the old flocking off of the toy first. The uneven nature of the old flocking might give a rough and uneven texture when the new flocking is applied. Flocking will stick to any surface that has the adhesive spread on it so there is no reason that you couldn't reflect your Skeltor Panthor
The adhesive is special adhesive that is formulated for use with the suede text. I'm not sure exactly what it is but it is listed as suede text adhesive and is for use exclusively with flocking. Thanks for tuning in. www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=44669&cat=1,250,43298,43300,44669 Here's a link to the flocking, the guns and the adhesive.
I am a collector of these figures called Funko Pops and a lot of them are flocked.. I figured I’d start to make my own. Do you have any knowledge when it comes to flocking plastic figures?
The coloured adhesive used in the flocking process will pretty much stick to anything, including plastic. Depending on the finish of the plastic, it might be necessary to "rough" up the surface just a little with a fine grade of sandpaper to get the adhesive to really stick although this probably wont be necessary for you. Have fun with you Funko Pops (my daughter has quite a few of those) and your flocking process. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
kennyearrings1 many videos I’ve seen online for flocking funko pops has people just using white glue.. probably Cus it’s hard to match the different colors on the figures with adhesive. Do you see a difference in color with a colored adhesive? Thanks for the reply! And great video 👏👏
@@codenameuniccorn2412 The coloured adhesives make a huge difference as it matches the colour of the piece that you are flocking, match the flocking itself. That way, if there are any tiny little spaces that get missed, they are filled in with the colour of the adhesive. White glue dries clear and any spots that may not have the flocking stick properly will be an eyesore later. I have tried other adhesives but none of them compare to the coloured ones that are designed to be used with the product. I hope this helps.
kennyearrings1 okay that makes a lot of sense I’ve been watching a lot of videos online on flocking. I bought the exact same flocking tube thing you have off amazon and several different colors of flocking. As I mentioned my biggest problem is since I am flocking funko pops I have no clue how I am going to be able to match the exact same color of the paint on the pops. A lot of people online use modge podge when flocking pops although I want the most professional results possible. I was thinking maybe I can mix some paint to the modge podge to try and get it to match the color of the pop I am flocking.. or perhaps the modge podge is good enough when it comes to pops since there is already paint on the pop that is close to the color of the flocking. Anyways sort of thinking out loud at this point lol my flocking comes today in the mail so wish me luck I am giving it a try.. I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks for the help!
I am not sure of the composition of the adhesive but it is almost like a thick paint. It cleans up with varsol just fine. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
You can flock anything that the adhesive will stick to. Why not give it a try. As long as you can get an even coat of the adhesive on the sneakers, then you should be able to apply the flocking. I can't say what the longevity will be like but there's only one way to find out. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I get my flocking supplies from Lee Valley tools. You can find the supplies here. www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=44669&cat=1,250,43298,43300,44669 You could also look at this site. woodworker.com/green-adhesive-mssu-801-786.asp I've never ordered from them but they have extensive amounts of supplies. The flocking is called Don Jer Suede text and if you do a google search, you might be able to find more suppliers.
Definitely. Flocking is a great way to apply a soft backing to the coaster to prevent them from scratching furniture. I have done it in the past and it does a great job.
The "mask" that I am using in the video is the low profile dust respirator from Lee Valley tools. You can get it here. www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=62066&cat=1,42207,43647 Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave me a comment on the show. It's appreciated.
@@B__Mer Thanks for letting me know. Lee Valley has revamped their entire website (I hate their revamp....it's horrible) so the link was for the old site. Here is the new link to the mask. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/apparel-and-safety-gear/respirators-and-dust-masks/62066-low-profile-dust-respirator I no longer use this mask for the record and now use this one and like it much better. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/apparel-and-safety-gear/respirators-and-dust-masks/74167-elipse-low-profile-dust-respirator I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and for letting me know of the broken link. It's very much appreciated.
Hello Kenny - I have already commented on two of the comments below, hoping for some hints. I am also watching your videos from across the atlantic. It appears to be quite difficult over here to find the products, you are using for the flocking process. If you could provide us with a brand name for the necessary stuff (flocks, glue and the cardboard pump?) I might be able to google for a source from where I could buy it and then find a way to get it over here to Germany. I am sure, I'm not the only one with this question. :-) Many thanks in advance!
Your pronounciation ist very clear and you're speaking slowly, really good to understand for me as a german! Thank you very much for this great tutorial :)
You are very welcome. I'm glad that you enjoyed the show. Thank you for watching and for leaving me a comment.
Hello yolandi92 - I totally agree with you concerning Kenny's pronounciation but as i read that you are writing from Germany - Did you eventually find a source already over here, a trade name, or even a link, where I can get the necessary stuff (the flocks , the glue and the pump)? I would be very happy for any hint. Many thanks in advance!
just in case: 06102 4726
Tim Buktu
Hi, yes I found a brand that is selling everything but the pump (maybe also the pump but I used a "Flockstab" it's like an electrical pump but didn't worked out that well. I used the flock for a requisite, so it didn't have to be that robust.) Here's a Link to the company: shop.kerling.de/index.php?cPath=35&MODsid=162c0f874f2382b1b6227805848f7373
If you have some questions, they are very cooperative there. Good luck! :)
Thank you for trying to help out Tim Yolandi. I appreciate your help. Sorry to hear that that the "Flockstab" didn't work so well. I hope that you are able to find the parts that you need.
Check some of the links that I posted in your earlier question to me Tim. Some of them might ship to Germany.
Perfect timing Kenny! I just took delivery of some flocking materials and am almost ready to get started. I didn't know the part about sealing, so thanks for the lesson!!
No problem Mike. Glad I could help. Good luck on the flocking and if you have any questions, feel free to ask.
I thought your dado story board video was good but this is even better. You've inspired me again. Thanks Kenny!!!
You're very welcome John. It's always nice to hear kind words on the show and it makes all the work and effort that it takes to produce a show like this worth it. Thank you for tuning in and for taking the time to leave me a comment. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask and I would be more than happy to help you if I can.
Good one Kenny. This years activity burst has a jewelry chest in line for later on in the spring time. I'll be flocking the drawers this time rather than lining them with felt. Thanks for the tutorial on how to do it the right way.
Glad you liked it Johnnie and even more glad that it was useful to you. Good luck on the build and be sure to ask any questions. I'd be more than happy to help you out.
I'm still trying to figure out how the hell you ripped that wax paper exactly to the perfect dimensions of the bottom of the box lid. You are my idol.
It's just a skill that I am cursed with David. Precision hand torn waxography is just a dying art I guess. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
It's not exact you dumbass, it curls up.
@@Andy-in8ej Everything alright man?
Ken, Just finished this video and had to comment with a big, thank you! I've got the same flocking setup you have and have been so hesitant on using it because I thought it was so much more mysterious to apply than it actually is! My family may not be as thrilled as I am though....I see flocked tooth brushes in their future! Lol! Thanks for a greatly informative video. -Diane
Flocked toothbrushes? ha ha ha ha ha ha. Sign me up!!!! Thanks for tuning in Diane and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
what a great idea thank you again once again score Kenny love the info you give out
Thanks for the kind words. Glad to hear that you found the show useful. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Thank you for that wonderful, informative video! I've been hesitant to use flocking, but you've given me the courage to try :)
You're very welcome. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Don't feel intimidated by flocking. It is one of the easiest mediums to apply and gives such professional results. Just be careful with the application of the adhesive because that is what will define the edge of your suede text. If you adhesive is crooked, your text will be crooked. Other than that, it's pretty much fool proof. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
fantastic video, many thanks for an informative and detailed demo.
+Chris Caine
You're very welcome Chris. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
So I was on Lee Valley Tools site and saw a Flocking Gun advertised for $7.50. Thank you for your very informative video answering the age old question "what the hell is a flocking gun?".
LOL. You're very welcome Tom. Flocking is a great process and hopefully one day, you will try it. Until then, at least you will have the knowledge of what a flocking gun is and how to use it. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thank you can't wait to try it
You're very welcome James. Good luck on your flocking. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
That was flocking interesting. :) Thanks for the tutorial, especially the safety tips.
What did one sheep dog say to the other sheep dog?: "Let's get the flock out of here".
Glad you like the video but you might want to keep the comedy to the professionals. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Good to hear from you.
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How did you keep a straight face while you made this flocking video? Loved it when you loaded the flocking applicator! Ha! Seriously, great vid! I’m building courage to try it on some jewelry boxes I built.
If you are unsure Tom, flock a smaller piece to test the procedure. The amount of confidence the testing will give you will be well worth the price of the material that you used to flock the test piece. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Really enjoyed your video. Thanks.
Glad to hear that you enjoyed the show. Thanks for tuning in.
[thank, you for youre great helpful video]👍
You're very welcome Gerl. This is an older version of the show but the information is still very pertinent. I'm glad that you found it useful. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
First of all. Great video. Very informative. I am about to try my hand at this flocking, bought the same kit from lee valley. My question to you is on the sealing of the wood. Would water based poly work or would the adhesive eat through it? Also how thick do I apply the adhesive? Thanks in advance.
The adhesive will not eat through water based poly. You will just have to remember to give a light sanding before applying the adhesive and then thoroughly clean away the sanding dust as the water based poly will raise the grain and it will show through the flocking. As for how much adhesive to apply.....you can treat it as if it were paint. Just a thin even coat on the entire area to be flocked. The grains of suede text do not embed themselves into the adhesive, but rather stick to the surface of it so there is no need for a thick coating. I hope this helps. Good luck with your flocking. Thanks for tuning in and if you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can.
Thanks so much for this! It was exactly what I was looking for. Is the flocking powder made from finely ground suede? If so, is there a plant-based or synthetic versions of flocking powder available?
You're very welcome. I honestly don't think that it is actually suede but rather a synthetic imitation of it. I'm not the expert on its chemical makeup though and the manufacturer is probably the one to ask as they would know what their product is made of. I hope that this helps you out. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings its actual rayon
@@ipodhty Depending on the manufacturer, it can be anything from rayon to cotton to polyester etc etc etc. Thanks for chiming in though and for tuning in to the show.
Awesome, thanks for the video!
I want to flock canvas. Do you think I will have trouble with the adhesive passing through the fabric? If so, what solution would you recommend? Many thanks, loved the video!
I personally, have never flocked canvas. I would think, that due to its absorbent nature, that the adhesive would not be able to build up on the surface enough to get the suede text to adhere correctly. The only solution I can think of for this would be to seal the canvas. In the same way that an artist would seal a stretched canvas for an oil painting, you could seal the canvas and then, once it is dry, apply the adhesive and flock as normal. I would perform this action on some test pieces before I ever attempted it on the final project. I hope this helps.
Lovely job. Well done
Thanks very much for the kind words Barry. I appreciate it. Thanks for tuning in.
Hello Kenny - I have already commented on two of the comments below,
hoping for some hints. I am also watching your videos from across the
atlantic. It appears to be quite difficult over here to find the
products, you are using for the flocking process. If you could provide
us with a brand name for the necessary stuff (flocks, glue and the
cardboard pump?) I might be able to google for a source from where I
could buy it and then find a way to get it over here to Germany. I am
sure, I'm not the only one with this question. :-)
Many thanks in advance!
I'm not sure of a source in Germany, but I can give you links to sources here in Canada that might be able to ship to you. I purchased the products here....www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=44669&cat=1,250,43298,43300,44669
There is also this place......www.flockit.com
Here's another one......www.woodcraft.com/product/17c22/donjer-flocking-fibers-3oz-wine.aspx
The brand name of the flocking is called Don Jer and the other name for flocking is suede tex. I hope this helps you out a little.
Finally a good video on flocking!
Couple questions, do you need to electrically charge the particles? I've seen a couple videos where they hooked up a ground wire to the piece they were flocking.
Also any tips on doing a large piece like a car headliner?
Hey there Phil. For starters, you do not need to electrically charge anything with this method. There are other flocking methods where the charging of particle would be necessary, but this isn't one of them. I've never heard of anyone using suede text to flock a vehicle's head liner but I don't see why it wouldn't work. My suggest would be to have all of your prep done ahead of time and have everything ready to go. The adhesive would most like be applied with a roller in a larger application because your window to work with the adhesive and flocking is very limited. If you can't do it all in one shot, you might have to do sections but pay attention to which way you apply the flocking. Your applicator will have to be facing the same way for each application, otherwise you will change the direction of the pile on each application making the individual areas stand out. It would be best to apply it all in one shot, which would require some fast work. Possibly get someone to help you apply the adhesive so that you can get it covered on the headliner in the allotted time frame of the flocking that you choose. Thanks for tuning in to the show. It's appreciated.
Thanks for the response, you were very helpful. Going to start with a small item this weekend just to try it out.
Good luck. If you have any questions....feel free to ask.
Hi, thanks fo the video-do you have any tips on doing larger pieces that would take longer than 10 mins to paint and apply the flocking to? also do you know if the adhesive works well on metal? thank you!
The adhesive will work well on any surface that would accept paint. If you can paint it, you can flock it. Metal would work just fine although you may want to scuff the surface of the metal just a bit with a fine grade sandpaper to give the adhesive a better area to stick. As far as large surfaces, I have been quite successful by using a small roller and applying the adhesive that way. You get much better coverage and you can apply it much faster. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Hi great demo thanks, where do I find coloured glue?
The coloured adhesive is available where you get your flocking material. You can get it at most woodworking suppliers. Here's a link to Lee Valley's supply of coloured adhesives. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/supplies/adhesives/100801-suede-tex-flocking-adhesive
Can the flocking be adhered to rubber that is exposed to the weather?
Flocking can be applied to anything that the adhesive can stick to and rubber works just fine. I can't say how the flocking will wear when exposed to weather conditions as I've never tried it, but there's only one way to find out. Give it a try and see how it goes. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
Thank you!!!
You're very welcome Mike. I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Do you find any major differences when using oil based paint vs colored adhesive?
+crafter83 I can't really comment on this, due to the fact that I have never tried using oil based paint. I have always used the coloured adhesive. If you, or anyone you know has used oil based paint, I would be interested in hearing your results. If not, it may be an idea for a future show.......kind of an experiment show if you will.
I need to flock a record platter from an old Philco phonograph from the 1950's. They used an electrostatic process to flock these - what's the difference between using an electrostatic flocking gun and doing your way, simply with the shaker?
+ODPILOT The tool that I use to apply the flocking is not a shaker, but instead, it provides a means to blow the flocking out in a fine mist by swirling air inside the chambers an forcing the flocking material out onto the work piece. The flocking is held in place by the adhesive. To the best of my knowledge, the electrostatic application applied a charge to an item to be flocked and causes the flocking material to be attracted to it. In essence, it draws the material in, where my method blows it out. I'm not sure if I explained that well enough or not.
+kennyearrings1 Thanks for your response. I decided to splurge and spend about $90 to buy an electrostatic flocker to flock my old Philco record platter. You fill a chamber with the flocking material that becomes positively charged and you attach a ground wire to the object you're flocking. When you hold the flocking device near the negatively charged record platter, an electrostatic field is created which, as you said, draws the flocking out of the chamber and it sticks to the colored acrylic glue -so you don't have to shake it at all. The final result is a more fluffy flocked finish (as opposed to more of a flat finish). In the case of an old record platter, I believe they used this method as it makes the "landing" of the record softer when the record changer plops down a new record to be played. Anyway - great video - thanks for all your info.
+ODPILOT That sounds really cool. You should post a video of how it works. I was pretty sure that it had to do with opposing charges attracting the flocking material. Thanks for the explanation and thanks for taking the tie to drop me a comment.
@kennyearrings1 This video is tremendous, thank you! I just found your channel and subbed it immediately. I have a question though, I intend to use heavy grade packing foam to support tools in my box that i intend to flock. Do you know if the adhesive will dissolve it? I had truck bed liner dissolve foam brushes once and am wondering if i should adjust.
Without knowing the exact composition of the foam that you intend to use, I'm going to say yes, it will dissolve it. The coloured adhesive for the flocking is an oil or petroleum based product and in general, foam and petroleum based anything don't mix. The adhesive will usually eat the foam away. If it were my project, I would be rethinking the packing material for your tools. Thanks for tuning in.
Thank you for the input and fast response, you are 100% right - I ran a test piece and no good. Using plywood for the tool holders now.
You're very welcome. Plywood is a valid choice as is poplar or pine or any other species of wood that you might have available to you in your area.
Great video Kenny! How durable is the finished piece? Could this be used for a small game table?
I've used this material for the inside of boxes that have taken some pretty rough abuse and after years of that abuse, the flocking looks the same today as it did when I applied it 5 years ago. As long as it is applied properly, it lasts a long time. It will eventually wear, but I haven't seen a piece that has worn yet.
kennyearrings1 Thanks!
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I'm brand new to flocking, the project that I want to do is plastic, thicker than the old bunny piggy banks, would that be the same as glass or plexi?
It would pretty much be identical Bobbie. You can give the bunny a light sanding with a light grit sandpaper just to scuff the surface and give the adhesive something to bite into and then flock as normal. If you are new to flocking, I would suggest trying it on a test project first before attempting you bunny bank just so that you know what to expect. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to ask your question.
What if the project requires 2 totally different colors, like if I'm the type that's a bit Extra when it comes to dioramas and I want to do, I don't know, the our generation 20" palomino horse that is a chestnut brown and white, obviously I won't be taping it off, don't tell anyone, I don't want to share my ideas with the whole flocking world lol Thank you so much for your video and your help with this 😊
@@bobbiejean4246 You could conceivably apply the coloured adhesive and flock all the areas of one colour and then carefully cut in (once the first colour was completely dry) with the second colour of adhesive and flock that. You would just have to be really careful not to get the adhesive on the first colour as wherever the adhesive goes, the flocking will stick. It is possible, you'd just have to be careful with your adhesive application. I hope this helps Bobbie. Feel free to ask any other questions you might have. I've love to see your project when it's done.
You are AWESOME!!! THANK YOU!!!
@@bobbiejean4246 You're very welcome.
Can you please tell me what kind of adhesive you used?
The adhesive is specific to flocking. The colour of the adhesive matches the colour of the suede text and therefore, helps to hide any imperfections in your flocking application. The brand is DonJer and I got it at Lee Valley Tools. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/supplies/adhesives/100801-suede-tex-flocking-adhesive
I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
Finally someone who doesn't use machines... the bad thing now is that I bought 2 tiny cups of flocking powder for nails and I see I need tonsssss more. +1
I hope I can find somewhere to buy it in The Netherlands or with cheap shipping.
Is that normal paint you're using for the adhesive?
Chihiro Mikoto It is actually coloured adhesive. The colour matches the suede text.
kennyearrings1 I don't know what I should use for adhesive, I'm trying to do a crafting of a horse applying flocking as fur. I was thinking about white paint but maybe you have got a better solution?
I'm still trying to figure out how I can make that manual pump. Even if I found an old-fashioned balloon pump I would have to apply something on top that doesn't blow off and ruin the entire flockin session.
I had to order it from far away so it will probably take a month before it will be here so I can't really ruin it!
Paint would work, as long as it is oil base and the same colour as the flocking. The old style balloon pumps would also work as a make shift, home made applicator. You would just have to drill more hole in the top of it and hold on to both sections of the pump. The reason that the adhesive is colour matched to the flocking is so that the background doesn't show when the flocking is completed. If you use white adhesive (paint) and brown flocking, the white will show through the text.
kennyearrings1 I was going to use white paint on white flocking so figured that out first second but I'll try to get that old balloon pump! All I've got now are the modern plastic ones, lol.
I had 2 tiny boxes of nail flocking powder it was very hard to get and it is way too little the way you use it. I was just going to sprinkle it around, so hopefully this stuff from China is worth it waiting a month before I can continue my work.
Geez, I hope that works. Let me know how you make out and if you have any questions, just ask. I'll do my best to answer them for you.
Very useful, thank you :)
Glad to hear that you found the show useful JD. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave me a comment. I appreciate it.
I've lost count of the times folks like you taking the time to make videos like this have helped out in one situation or another.
That's the only reason I make the shows JD. I'm hoping that in some way, shape or form, my show will help someone who would otherwise be confused or not be able to get help. I don't make a dime from this show because I refuse to monetize it and allow them to place advertising on my show. I do it purely to help others. Simple as that. Thanks for tuning in.
Have you had a chance to compare the results of flocking using the manual applicator versus an electrostatic one?
For the number of times that I actually use flocking in my projects, electrostatic application has never been a real option for me so I have never tried it. I would love to hear from someone who has though to compare the processes.
Does the flocking applicator help to make the finished project more plush? I have some old my little pony who need to be re-flocked and simply sprinkling the flocking on caused the flocking to lay flat instead of on end.
+starkieable
The applicator will make it a little more plush for certain. Just shaking it on will make it lumpy and uneven. You might have a problem with colour matching the pony though. Either way, you should be able to get some professional results using the flocking, flocking adhesive and the applicator.
kennyearrings1 Okay thank you very much! 😊
You're very welcome
do you think this technique would work to re-flock a skeletor panthor toy?
It would work but you might have to get all of the old flocking off of the toy first. The uneven nature of the old flocking might give a rough and uneven texture when the new flocking is applied. Flocking will stick to any surface that has the adhesive spread on it so there is no reason that you couldn't reflect your Skeltor Panthor
What is the adhesive material , thanks for the vedio
The adhesive is special adhesive that is formulated for use with the suede text. I'm not sure exactly what it is but it is listed as suede text adhesive and is for use exclusively with flocking. Thanks for tuning in.
www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=44669&cat=1,250,43298,43300,44669
Here's a link to the flocking, the guns and the adhesive.
I am a collector of these figures called Funko Pops and a lot of them are flocked.. I figured I’d start to make my own. Do you have any knowledge when it comes to flocking plastic figures?
The coloured adhesive used in the flocking process will pretty much stick to anything, including plastic. Depending on the finish of the plastic, it might be necessary to "rough" up the surface just a little with a fine grade of sandpaper to get the adhesive to really stick although this probably wont be necessary for you. Have fun with you Funko Pops (my daughter has quite a few of those) and your flocking process. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
kennyearrings1 many videos I’ve seen online for flocking funko pops has people just using white glue.. probably Cus it’s hard to match the different colors on the figures with adhesive. Do you see a difference in color with a colored adhesive? Thanks for the reply! And great video 👏👏
@@codenameuniccorn2412 The coloured adhesives make a huge difference as it matches the colour of the piece that you are flocking, match the flocking itself. That way, if there are any tiny little spaces that get missed, they are filled in with the colour of the adhesive. White glue dries clear and any spots that may not have the flocking stick properly will be an eyesore later. I have tried other adhesives but none of them compare to the coloured ones that are designed to be used with the product. I hope this helps.
kennyearrings1 okay that makes a lot of sense I’ve been watching a lot of videos online on flocking. I bought the exact same flocking tube thing you have off amazon and several different colors of flocking. As I mentioned my biggest problem is since I am flocking funko pops I have no clue how I am going to be able to match the exact same color of the paint on the pops. A lot of people online use modge podge when flocking pops although I want the most professional results possible. I was thinking maybe I can mix some paint to the modge podge to try and get it to match the color of the pop I am flocking.. or perhaps the modge podge is good enough when it comes to pops since there is already paint on the pop that is close to the color of the flocking. Anyways sort of thinking out loud at this point lol my flocking comes today in the mail so wish me luck I am giving it a try.. I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks for the help!
can you tell what the adhesive is? And What does it clean up / thin with?
I am not sure of the composition of the adhesive but it is almost like a thick paint. It cleans up with varsol just fine. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
@@acutabove_woodworkings thanks i used turp and it work well
@@roughlyEnforcing Awesome. Glad to hear it.
Can I try these on sneakers , the nubuck scraped of and I want to do black
You can flock anything that the adhesive will stick to. Why not give it a try. As long as you can get an even coat of the adhesive on the sneakers, then you should be able to apply the flocking. I can't say what the longevity will be like but there's only one way to find out. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
kennyearrings1 I will try it out in aprox two weeks and let u know thanks
@@youngmoney684 I would be interested to hear about it. Thanks.
I am having trouble finding bulk flocking (not the little nail pots) could you please provide a link to your source. Thanks
I get my flocking supplies from Lee Valley tools. You can find the supplies here. www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=44669&cat=1,250,43298,43300,44669
You could also look at this site. woodworker.com/green-adhesive-mssu-801-786.asp I've never ordered from them but they have extensive amounts of supplies. The flocking is called Don Jer Suede text and if you do a google search, you might be able to find more suppliers.
thank you
You're very welcome
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask
Amazon has 1lb. Bags
That's good to know. Thanks for posting this information. Have you got a link to the seller on amazon?
Can I use flocking to cover the back of coasters?
Definitely. Flocking is a great way to apply a soft backing to the coaster to prevent them from scratching furniture. I have done it in the past and it does a great job.
I really like your mask, is it a particular type?
The "mask" that I am using in the video is the low profile dust respirator from Lee Valley tools. You can get it here. www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=62066&cat=1,42207,43647
Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave me a comment on the show. It's appreciated.
@@B__Mer Thanks for letting me know. Lee Valley has revamped their entire website (I hate their revamp....it's horrible) so the link was for the old site. Here is the new link to the mask. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/apparel-and-safety-gear/respirators-and-dust-masks/62066-low-profile-dust-respirator I no longer use this mask for the record and now use this one and like it much better. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/apparel-and-safety-gear/respirators-and-dust-masks/74167-elipse-low-profile-dust-respirator
I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and for letting me know of the broken link. It's very much appreciated.
Yeah, equipment is simple, but a nice flocking machine is at least 200-300 bucks, a good one is ~$500
Hence why I'm using a simple method. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave a comment.
Dan you watching this
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Hello Kenny - I have already commented on two of the comments below, hoping for some hints. I am also watching your videos from across the atlantic. It appears to be quite difficult over here to find the products, you are using for the flocking process. If you could provide us with a brand name for the necessary stuff (flocks, glue and the cardboard pump?) I might be able to google for a source from where I could buy it and then find a way to get it over here to Germany. I am sure, I'm not the only one with this question. :-)
Many thanks in advance!
I replied to your comment above and gave you some links there. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave me a comment.