Ed McDonnell
Member
Decided to make Mahogany presentation boxes for my holiday gifts and I want to flock the insides. I was planning on using carved XPS (extruded polystyrene) instead of wood for the carved inserts. It's relatively inexpensive and super easy to carve. Now, for all the questions.
I finally figured out that Donjer changed their name to Flock It. I discovered that they sell both nylon and rayon fibers. They give a good description of the difference between the fibers, but I would welcome input from anyone who has used them. Seems like Rayon might be the better choice for a box interior. Ease of application and ability to achieve a flawless result is my primary concern.
Anybody know what the solvents are in the flocking adhesive? I couldn't figure it out from the MSDS and there is no point in getting a head start in carving the inserts if the adhesive will melt the XPS.
Seems logical that you would use the same color adhesive as the flocking fiber. Anybody try different color adhesive and fiber and like the result?
I'm increasingly finding Amazon a poor choice (prices often higher, quality often questionable (counterfeits, what's delivered is often inferior to what was advertised, used products sold as new.....). They are out for this order.
Rockler has competitive prices and free shipping, but don't give much information on the source of fiber / adhesive. Anyone with experience?
Direct from Flock It (aka Donjer) is about 20% more than Rockler because of the shipping charges, but it seems like it might be the freshest and I would know what I was getting.
Anyone have a better source for quality flocking materials?
Ed
I finally figured out that Donjer changed their name to Flock It. I discovered that they sell both nylon and rayon fibers. They give a good description of the difference between the fibers, but I would welcome input from anyone who has used them. Seems like Rayon might be the better choice for a box interior. Ease of application and ability to achieve a flawless result is my primary concern.
Anybody know what the solvents are in the flocking adhesive? I couldn't figure it out from the MSDS and there is no point in getting a head start in carving the inserts if the adhesive will melt the XPS.
Seems logical that you would use the same color adhesive as the flocking fiber. Anybody try different color adhesive and fiber and like the result?
I'm increasingly finding Amazon a poor choice (prices often higher, quality often questionable (counterfeits, what's delivered is often inferior to what was advertised, used products sold as new.....). They are out for this order.
Rockler has competitive prices and free shipping, but don't give much information on the source of fiber / adhesive. Anyone with experience?
Direct from Flock It (aka Donjer) is about 20% more than Rockler because of the shipping charges, but it seems like it might be the freshest and I would know what I was getting.
Anyone have a better source for quality flocking materials?
Ed