Howdy folks, we are retro fitting a watch case for a customer, it is an old case from the early 20th century that used to display watches for sale, we are building shelves for it and I would like to flock the shelves, I was under the impression that some spray on flocking existed, is this true?

Or and, what have you guys used, and what were your results with it, is it a pain or relatively easy?

Thanks folks!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

John,

I use this stuff on the inside of my boxes. I like it.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

https://www.craftflocking.com/

http://www.flockit.com/

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Lew Kauffman-
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Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

Thanks guys, I notice there are Rayon and Suede Fibers, what do you use, what is the difference?

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

Rayon seems to be more rugged. It can be used outside.  Both are soft...ish.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Thanks Gene,

Gene Howe said:

Rayon seems to be more rugged. It can be used outside.  Both are soft...ish.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

 I prefer a crushed velour lining.  It has a much more luxurious  look and feel.

You can also make a foam (or wood) Frenched fitment upon which to apply the velor for a really nice nested effect.

check this video out: He covers the basics

http://www.ronhazelton.com/projects/how_to_line_a_box_with_fabric

What  he neglects to tell you is how to hide the edges.  Hide 'em in a little dado , a rebate, or under a bit of trim.  Lots of guys don't do individual panels but rather a full five sided insert. which is nicer than the panels because you don't have that interrupted look.

CLiff, thanks a million,

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project

Here's another

http://www.youtube.com/user/Ceropegia?feature=watch

This guy has dedicated a whole series of videos to the topic

part 1 here:

He doesn't work in wood, but the techniques translate rather nicely

Here's another flocking question for the pros.

  Should I always use the same color adhesive as the flock or does it really matter that much?

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Ron Dudelston
Site Administrator

Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Ron,

I always use the same color. I've read that you can mix the colors for a change in the perceived color. Red paint under blue flocking for a purple hue, for instance. 

 

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

I was thinking wine flocking over black adhesive.

Gene Howe said:

Ron,

I always use the same color. I've read that you can mix the colors for a change in the perceived color. Red paint under blue flocking for a purple hue, for instance. 

 

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

What color do you expect? A darker wine color? 

If you try it, let us see it, please. 

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

I will try it and see how it turns out Gene.

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Ron Dudelston
Site Administrator

Above and Beyond WoodWorks