Friday, May 14, 2010

Word of the Day – Flocking

wotd_f3I was trying to figure out which direction I wanted to go with the faerie I was creating for my Victorian Tea Party on Monday.

wotd_f1I usually use sparkly glitter on my faeries’ wings to enhance their magical reputation.

wotd_f2But I decided I wanted to compliment the softness of the rose petals on the teacup faerie but how would I do it?

Then it occurred to me that I might try to flock her wings. After all, how hard could it be? I scrounged around in a box that contained some stuff I rarely use and found some flocking powder in just the right color. What luck!

wotd_f11It turned out that it is easier to flock than to glitter - to me anyway. A little glue and a little flocking powder and poof! You’ve flocked! Easy peasy. You too can flock.

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But I must warn you that flocking is a bit like spray painting – it is so easy to get good results that you will want to flock everything.

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You just have to remember that not everything should be flocked. A little flocking goes a long way.

And it’s relatively easy to find flocking powder. It seems everyone has a line of it. (I wonder if it’s all made in the same place, put in different containers, and labeled according to its destination.)  Anywho, here’s a few photos of the variety, or not, of flocking powder that’s out there.

wotd_f8This is the Martha Stewart line that Michaels carries.

wotd_f9 This selection is available at Archiver’s if you have one near you.

wotd_f10 This is the Inkadinkado line available at AC Moore.

Now think.  Surely you have some tiny little something that could stand a little flocking.

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11 comments:

  1. Your wings came out great, Ginger! I've never flocked but just might try it now. Oh, the possibilities..
    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs,
    Laura

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  2. I will now be headed to the store right after I shower and get dressed. I will have to go get some and find something to flock. You have made it look and sound so good! Love all the faire wings.

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  3. interesting. never heard of flocking. now i know... thanks for sharing.

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  4. Oh, your wings are wonderful, and love the flocking idea. I need to try and make a butterfly in a few weeks, I may try braving the flocking powder!

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  5. Te ha quedado MARAVILLOSO!!!!!!!
    Que bonito....y las alas una preciosidad!!!
    Gracias por la informacion.
    besitos ascension

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  6. Awesome!!! I may get carried away. Glad the dogs are light sleepers! ;)
    Hugs, Lisa

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  7. I love flocking! And just the word "flocking" too! Ha! It turned out great on your wings! Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Suzie

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  8. Her wings are so pretty and she is too!! I've never tried flocking. I always thought it would be hard. I can think of several uses for that stuff now!!

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  9. She is so beautiful! Where is she going to live?

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  10. That looks like a fun part of the process! Love the results...beautiful! ♥

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  11. Ooooo..Flocking is so much fun! I haven't done it for awhile now, but enjoyed the process too! Your wings are really lovely...

    Have a great day!
    Hugs, Nancy

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