Interesting Flocking Applicator

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Came across a website called "Just Flock It" through Dave Lindsay's So Cal Car Culture links.

://www.flockit.com/index.php/products/soft-flock/soft-flock-fibers/soft-flock-rayon-fibers-1-2-oz-package.html

They carry flocking in small amounts that would be perfect for model car applications.  What really interested me  is the applicator it's like a cardboard tube balloon pump, from the how to video it looks like it just shoots the flocking out of the applicator instead of using the small strainer most of us normally use.  They say that their small model car size bag, which sells for $2.60 has enough material to cover a square foot of surface  (12" X 12").   Even if you didn't use it for models, can be used for automotive uses - glove box relining, woodworking - drawer lining, boxes...

Anyone ever use this brand flocking, looks like the same stuff we've all used.  Specifically anyone ever use this type of applicator for flocking?  I'm thinking about picking up the applicator for models and some other Christmas stuff.   Looked interesting enough to share.

[cobraman]

I use a pepper shaker. Works pretty good.

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I've tried the shakers, strainers before as well, if you watch their video of their applicator it appears to be superior to the methods most of us have been using.  It's capable of covering sharp corners and intricate shapes, something I can't do that easy shaking the stuff in.  That's why I shared it.

[snacktruck67]

My question is, do you need the colored glue as in the demo, or can you use Elmers glue or ?  Which type of flocking to use, Rayon, Suede?

[StevenGuthmiller]

I use the "dump" method.

No shakers or applicators required.

I don't use flocking. I use embossing powder.

I just cover the area with slightly thinned white glue & dump the powder on, shake it around & dump off the excess onto a piece of newspaper so it can be reused.

Had very good luck with this method.

 

Steve

 

[snacktruck67]

I got an e-mail from Jill Goldman at Flock it LTD.  She said for model cars go with the soft flock. Steve I use embossing powder also, but not on all builds.

 

 

[dartman]

I use shakers that they give you at restaurants for cheese or red pepper.Dollar store for a buck a piece.

I have three for different colors so it saves me from changing the containers when I use it( the flocking).

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My question is, do you need the colored glue as in the demo, or can you use Elmers glue or ?  Which type of flocking to use, Rayon, Suede?

what I normally do is paint the area to be flocked then tint the Elmer's white glue with the same acrylic paint I just used on the interiors floor.

[kruleworld]

i was watching a show called 'Wheeler Dealers' the other day and Edd was applying flocking with an applicator that had a negative charge system so the flocking particles would stick to the plastic AND land in the same arrangement.

[Brett Barrow]

Noch makes these for doing static grass (static electricity - that's where it gets it's name from) on model railroad layouts.  There might be others, too.  Might not be too good for cars as it tend to make the fibers stand straight up, which makes for more realistic grass, but not so much for carpet...   

[snacktruck67]

I got my order from Just Flick It today.  Soft rayon fibers, 3 different colors and couple of applicators.  Real fast service.