Wondering how to flock a tree? I was too. Flocked Christmas trees are so beautiful and I love the look so much but couldn’t justify replacing my expensive Balsam Hill tree. I decided the next best option would be to figure out how to flock my Christmas tree. Turns out it’s a very messy job but fairly simple to do and I’m happy with the result.
Here is a little before and after makeover shot once I figured out how to DIY a flocked tree:
What you’ll need to flock your tree:
- Snow Flocking Powder (link) (I used 2 pounds for my 9 foot tree – this gave a light flocking. For an 8 foot tree, SnoFlock recommends from 1 to 6 pounds depending on your desired level of flocking)
- Mesh strainer
- Spray bottle, filled with water
- Something to put under your tree to protect whatever surface you do it on. (I just used old sheets and towels)
- Wear old clothing and especially old socks or shoes you can easily clean off because the flocking will definitely end up on your shoes.
If you’re using an artificial tree, it’s definitely easier to flock one section at a time. Put the bottom section in the base, flock it, then add the next and so on.
It would be better to flock the tree outside to protect your floors and have an easier cleanup. I was feeling lazy and did not want to deal with putting my tree up twice, so I just did all the flocking in my living room.
Ok, once you are prepped and set up for flocking, let’s move on to how to flock your Christmas tree.
Per the instructions you:
- Mist the tree with water.
- Put a mesh strainer over a large bowl, add the flocking powder to the strainer.
- Using the strainer, sift the flocking powder onto the tree while misting the tree with water one section at a time.
- Mist the tree with water to seal. I did this step at the end once all my sections were added as flocking from the top of your tree will trickle down to lower sections as you work. It’s definitely best to seal it all together at the end.
- Allow it to dry before decorating
That’s how to flock a Christmas tree! Definitely messy but fairly easy. You can use this same method to flock other decorations you have. You can flock wreaths, flock mini Christmas trees, flock garland, flock pine sprigs.
If I were to rewind time and flock my tree all over again, I would use 4 pounds of the flocking powder just to give it a little more of a snowy look. I do really love how it turned out though. We’ll see if I add another layer next year. Here is a photo of how my DIY flocked tree looks lit up at night:
Isn’t she beautiful?! The flocking not only gives it that snow dusted look, it also softens the darkness of the tree. If you choose to flock your tree, I hope you love how it turns out. Happy Holidays!
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