Cheap flocking material...

[Scottnkat]

I was unsure exactly where to post this, so if this is the wrong place then I apologize.

If any of you lives near a Roberts, they are going out of business and closing the retail stores. Things are 50% off. They don't sell models at all, but they do have art and craft supplies. I went in and picked up some paint, but my daughter Genevieve noticed a set of 18 different colors of flocking by Hampton Art for only $12.50 (normally $25). They all come in a small bottle with a snap-cap. The cap has small holes in it so you can sprinkle the flocking out easily. The flocking is finer (smaller bits) than the stuff I usually get from Detail Master, so this should look even better than the regular stuff. Here's a picture of the bottle to show you:

[JustBill]

So this stuff is called flocking? Do you think other craft stores would carry it? Say...... A.C. Moore or Michale's?

[Lownslow]

So this stuff is called flocking? Do you think other craft stores would carry it? Say...... A.C. Moore or Michale's?

michaels for sure they have em in decent sizes for about 2 bucks i bought the basic colors but they have a big range of colors

[Rob McKee]

I can secoond what Frank said. Michaels does have flocking in a wide variety of colors at reasonable prices. I think I paid $5 for a good sized container of flocking with the shaker on it as well.

[JustBill]

Cool! Thanks all!!

[martinfan5]

What isle at micheals is the flocking powder on?,

[Scale-Master]

The Michaels near me no longer has it and they now don't even know what flocking is. Too bad too, I used to buy it there, but the stores in my area stopped carrying it, why they don't know what flocking is is another issue...

And don't try to buy it during Christmas, that just creates a whole new level of confusion.

[Guest]

Thanks Jacen for that tip.The wife says I will have to buy my own though,she's not giving hers up.

Then reach inside the fridge and grab the baking soda. It looks a lot better than flocking.

[JustBill]

Got some pics to back that statement up?

Yea, I'd be interested on seeing the baking soda results along with a brief how to.

[Guest]

Here's the best two photos I have.

The process is pretty much the same as flocking. I use white Elmers glue (diluted with water) to glue the soda down. I don't push the soda down, I merely tap the floorpan on my table 3-4 times. After the glue and soda is dry,I primer it with Plasti Kote primer(usually two good coats in a criss cross pattern). This is a must do as it seals the soda. If it isn't sealed before paint,the soda will begin to soak up the paint. Don't ask how I know this. After the primer is dry,spray it whatever color you want.

[JustBill]

Thanks Roger. I'm willing to try anything at least once. I think after hitting it with the color coat then hit it with some semi/low gloss clear to give it sheen. I'll play with it.

[Kit Basher]

The stuff I found at Michaels is called "embossing powder", and it is in the aisle with the stamps and inks.

[Guest]

Thanks Roger. I'm willing to try anything at least once. I think after hitting it with the color coat then hit it with some semi/low gloss clear to give it sheen. I'll play with it.

I actually sprayed mine with some dull coat Bill. The paint was Dupont Marina Blue and it had a little too much sheen for some reason. These two photos don't capture the texture very well at all. What I like best about it is that it doesn't have the fuzzy out of scale look that flocking does. The next project I use baking soda on,I'll take some good photos without seats and door panels.