";s:4:"text";s:3896:"$28) can come to the rescue. Flocking is used in many ways. Be cautious when later handling the prop as the flock it is easily damaged. Some care should be taken in handling at this time. In the case of my lion the skin colour below the fur was mainly black. The application of Flocking is a simple process. The purpose of sealing is to prevent the absorption of the undercoat adhesive.
It is not necessary to mask areas of your project that will not be coated if the surface is sealed and IF YOU BRUSH CAREFULLY. How to Apply Craft Flocking & Flitter The application of Flocking is a simple process. The angle at which you penetrate the surface of the prop dictates the hair direction. When your hair is hanging on by a thread — literally — Original Mineral Atonic Spritz (appx. This coat of adhesive should be smooth and not dripping wet. For example the white of the mussel would not look as pure and dense with a black skin colour below- despite the skin being dark around the area on a real lion. CAUTION: If you are working on one continuous piece, DO NOT work in sections as the lines between the sections may show. This means using the flat side of a brush, with a drawing motion toward the edge of the project. It can be difficult to apply a specific colour and length of flock to a specific area of the head especially when the whole head is earthed and covered in glue. Only 9 left in stock - order soon. Sealing /may be done with lacquer, shellac, sanding sealer, polyurethane, etc.—anything that will prevent the surface from soaking up the adhesive.
Flocking is the process of electrostatically charging small strands of fibre with a high voltage electric field then depositing them into the adhesive coated surface. The undercoat adhesive remains open to the fibers for 10 to 15 minutes—this is your working time. The white details around areas like the eyes and nostrils were also enhanced by addition white paint. (If you have a foam object that needs a dark base colour I would advise adding a drop of polyester pigment to one half of the foam mix at the casting stage). Apply more fibers than you think you need and then some more.
IMPORTANT—while the adhesive is dried at this point (10 to 15 hours) it will take 72 hours to 1 week for it to cure completely. Remember, you should wear a dusk mask, do not skimp on the adhesive (any oil base or paint in the color you are flocking will work except spray paint), don’t skimp on the fibers, and resist the temptation to touch the surface before the finish has dried. A flocking applicator gives the "flock” negative charge whilst the glue-covered surface is earthed. Use on dry hair for a textured, sexy and messy look.
The photo below depicts the fur before it is blended, where the colour isn’t nearly as convincing as the final outcome.
This should be done before the fibers are applied. A flocking applicator gives the "flock” negative charge whilst the glue-covered surface is earthed. Remember, you should wear a dusk mask, do not skimp on the adhesive (any oil base or paint in the color you are flocking will work except spray paint), don’t skimp on the fibers, and resist the temptation to touch the surface before the finish has dried. FREE Shipping.
Flocking is the application of millions of tiny fibers onto an adhesive coated surface to create a velvet-like texture.
The photo below looks quite dramatically wrong, but you have to stick with it at this stage.
I also painted in white and brown where the fur is thick and the purity of the fur colour would be let down by the harsh base colour.