Does anyone flock?** with layout

TraciL · Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:16 pm

So I used my flock for the 1st time this weekend and it didn't go very well.

I thought it would come out a lot heavier on the card stock then it did. It also seemed like it wasn't sticking very well to the glue. I just have those little tiny bottles from cuttlebug or centipede or whoever it is, should I be dumping the entire bottle on it?

Any tips would be great because I want to flock my color challenge

THANK YOU

Here is the layout I did last night with flocking on the title

Northern Brat · Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:25 pm

What the flock are you talking about! haha...ok..bad joke.

I have never used it, but bought a bunch of it when I was in Texas cos I found brown flocking stuff for my dog's album. Interested to read this thread!!!!

JDs Mom · Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:58 pm

No, we stopped flocking about the same time we pitched Grandma's aluminum christmas tree with the motorized color wheel. What I wouldn't give for that thing now! Seriously, I don't do well at all with GlimmerMist--I can imagine the mess I'd make with the flocking!! Good luck!

lilkoala3 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:59 pm

Northern Brat wrote:What the flock are you talking about! haha...ok..bad joke.

I have never used it, but bought a bunch of it when I was in Texas cos I found brown flocking stuff for my dog's album. Interested to read this thread!!!!

Leslie! That was FLOCKING awesome!

And did you pour the flock on top of the glue then shake the excess off? In reality, I've used flock a couple of times, and I didn't think it was worth it... I just don't think it's that noticeable. But maybe we're BOTH doing it wrong.

TraciL · Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:47 pm

yep, glue first and then the flock and shake shake shake

This time I put the letters through the xyron (upside down) then I dumped the entire bottle of flock on the letters and shook them off. Guess what? It doesn't look any different than this weekends attempt. -

So, not impressed with the flock adventure. It could be because I am using white I might try it again since I bought the pack of colors. (but I know me and I doubt it)

letumom · Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:39 pm

lilkoala3 wrote:
Northern Brat wrote:What the flock are you talking about! haha...ok..bad joke!!!!
Leslie! That was FLOCKING awesome!

You guys are killing me! But I love it too!

Sandi0805 · Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:49 pm

I have some but haven't used it yet. I bought some Doodlebug flocking. Hope I didn't waste my money.

deerewife · Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:14 am

JDs Mom wrote:No, we stopped flocking about the same time we pitched Grandma's aluminum christmas tree with the motorized color wheel. What I wouldn't give for that thing now! Seriously, I don't do well at all with GlimmerMist--I can imagine the mess I'd make with the flocking!! Good luck!

I sold one of those on ebay a few years back - made a killing on something that we found in my great aunts attic

deerewife · Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:14 am

oh, and my flock hasn't come out of the package yet....
there was a crop class using it once....

scrappininAK · Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:47 am

I sprinkled on flock after glueing but it wasn't very thixk so then I sprayed glue on top and added more flock pressing down. It took 2 or 3 layers to work out good

SarahA · Tue Dec 08, 2009 7:31 am

I have to say, I have not had much luck with the flocking either. Although I own several bottles because I thought it was cool.

JulesinParadise · Tue Dec 08, 2009 7:41 am

Give this a shot and let me know as it worked for me.

1. layer of glue (and double sided tape worked too)
2. lots of the flocking (cover completely)
3. cover with a piece of release paper (the white backing off Xyron after you've run something through) or even wax paper.
4. run a brayer over the top of the release paper in several directions (up/down/across/ side to side/etc).
5. now shake off the excess.

I use this for applying glitter too and I get better adhering (not 100% all the time) but better.

So, flock on! lol

SiriF · Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:04 am

I found this video on youTube that I think was great! I must admit that I have not tried it, but I think I´ll just give it a go now!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVlWn9A6Cts[/video]

craftyfool · Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:15 am

I LOVE my flock!!! I have found that using actual glue (I have a little glue pen) works better because it has dimension before you put the flock on.

TraciL · Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:29 am

Thank you ladies - I will try all of this tonight and give you the results - could very well be operator error.

mkcdaisy · Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:37 am

Don't say what the Flock and give up hahaha.

I have used it some. I use just the normal liquid scrap glue. I found that if its a small area I use tweezers and apply it heavily and then let the glue completely dry before I shake off the excess.

I haven't tried it but I have wondered if using like elmers glue would work better since you can get it to "stand up" even before putting on the flock.

handerful · Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:58 am

I haven't ventured into the flockin world. For now, I am happy to view from a far. Good luck!

happayscrappay · Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:24 pm

Tim Holtz shows on his blog in the last couple of days using some flocking with Glossy Accents. He does similarly to what the woman in the video shows and pushing down on it after it is on the glue

JeanG · Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:21 pm

Thanks for the link to the video, Siri - it at least gave me an idea of whether or not I'll ever be brave enough to try that.

Northern Brat · Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:23 pm

Great job on the layout! Looks great!!!

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