As the holiday season approaches, my mind always turns to crafting festive decorations that celebrate the coziness of the season. This year, I wanted to try something a little different than my usual felt ornaments by incorporating flocking for added texture. Flocking is a technique that involves using an adhesive to apply colorful fibers evenly across a surface. It creates the illusion of velvet or plush felt and can really make your homemade decor pop.

My plan was to make a coordinated set of felt ornaments in the same color way, to allow for a cohesive touch of velvet throughout our spaces. Starting off with the most common and affordable, we are starting with clear plastic round ornaments. These were a little tricky getting all around the ornament, holding it in place, but they turned out great… Let’s get into the materials and instructions.

Materials

Self-Leveling Adhesive
Flock-It Fiber
Flocking Applicator
Paint Brush
Clear Plastic Ornaments

Instructions

1. Load Flocking Applicator






2. Evenly paint self-leveling adhesive around entire ornament






3. Place ornament on a peg or hang to help stabilize it






4. apply flocking using an applicator to apply it evenly fully-over coat the object. Extra will fall off.






5. Allow ample time to dry






6. handle carefully for a few days and enjoy

To my delight, the fibers covered the shapes smoothly, leaving an even coating of color. A few light brushings removed any excess not stuck to the adhesive, or a soft puff of air from a blow dryer or air compressor. The finished ornaments had a luxurious, plush-like appearance. Best of all, the same materials and technique meant the whole collection matched perfectly.

*I do want to note that we have had a few not turn out the first time. We painted the self-leveling adhesive overtop the first attempt, and it actually turned out better the 2nd go around. Not wanting to waste material, I wouldn’t do this for every item, but if there is something you really want to turn out well, two layers has proven to be drastically better.

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