Once in a while, step back to make sure the branches looks even and you are happy with the amount of flocking. Making sure not to stand too close while spraying the tree or wreath to avoid spraying areas too heavily.įlock in Small Sections: Be careful not to go overboard with the white spray paint or you will end up with a totally white tree. Work in a Ventilated Area: Then place the item in a ventilated area and spray the the branches in small sections. To flock small sections of your tree, cut a hole in a piece of cardboard or paper then pull a branch through then spray the branch. Use Cardboard: This is helpful if you do not true yourself with the spray paint. Spread out the bristles: To flock a Christmas tree or wreath start by spreading the branches apart, so you can evenly apply the white spray paint. The stone spray paint is subtle, so if you prefer a dusting on your item then only use stone spray paint. If you prefer the look of a heavily flocked tree or wreath then I recommend starting with a coat of white spray paint. Tips to a Snow Flocked Christmas Tree or Wreath Make sure to test the spray on cardboard and not the actual tree or wreath, so you don’t ruin your item if you don’t like the spray. If you want a more heavily flocked branches then you should start with white spray paint first then use the stone spray paint. I applied one light coat of white spray paint to followed by two coats of stone spray paint to achieve this look. This spray paint looks great alone or underneath or on top of another spray paint color.īelow you can see the light texture on the branches from the stone spray paint. My favorite textured spray paint is stone spray paint in bleached stone. I have used textured spray paint on a few vases and I loved how they came out. Instead of using a snow flocking spray, I used white spray paint and a textured spray paint to flock a wreath and a small Christmas tree. Instead of buying flocking spray, I decided to try white spray paint that I already had on hand from a previous project and textured spray paint. It probably depends on how the spray is applied and the type of tree or wreath that is being using for the project. I couldn’t decide which spray to try because there was mixed reviews on every flocking spray. Some of these flocking sprays look great and others have poor reviews. There are several flocking sprays on the market that claim to look like fake snow. DIY Flocked Christmas Tree with Spray Paint
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