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Roly
13th March 2003, 07:52 PM
Hi all,
I have just made some lovely jewelry boxes and now I am looking for spray-on flocking which I believe is supposed to look like underfelt or similar. I want it to coat the inside of the trays to make them look a bit more smick and give the jewelry a bit of cushioning protection. Can anyone help me scource this please.
Thank you all in advance from
Roly (98 days short)
John Saxton
13th March 2003, 09:11 PM
Hi Roly,There have been a few posts in the past that have covered this topic ...may I suggest you try a search which may bring up your source.
Cheers:)
alf t
14th March 2003, 12:08 AM
You can get flocking at Timbecon or carba tech. If your boxes are to be family treasures I would consider looking at leather or high grade felt. The flocking tends to look tardy after a while and tends to be hard to get an even texture on some woods.
Cheers
Alf t
Keith Jeeves
14th March 2003, 08:00 AM
I have used the 'instant' flocking and find it unsatisfactory. It is hard to get a constant cover, the stuff is loose forever, it tends to stick to things put in the box and wears away very quickly.
I have gone back to making cardboard or thin mdf plates with fabric glued around it, occasionally with some foam underneath (larger boxes). It's pretty quick to do, looks much better and the fibres stays where they are meant to be.
Roly
17th March 2003, 09:54 PM
Thank you all for your replies. I have had a look at the past postings and it looks like either leather or high quality felt will be the go.
Thanks again
Roly
larryg
12th September 2003, 01:20 AM
I have found a web site that sells flocking powder at the best price at in oz
www.westcoastcraftsupplies.com
happy flocking
soundman
13th September 2003, 10:04 PM
upholstery velour is worth a look for larger boxes as it is quite durable & flexable.