Apr 18, 2013

DIY Flocking

DIY Paper Flower Flocking


I've been seeing flocking all over the stores (and some ingeniously decorated nails). It's kind of like colored, fluffy, cotton candy, but in teeny pieces. I didn't want to buy more things, so my first thought was can I make my own? Yes I can!

I borrowed the microfine shredder from the kitchen, wadded up some paper scraps from Daiso, and shredded away. In case I didn't cover everything, I used the same color yellow as a backing, covered it in glue and dipped into my paper flocking (tweezers are helpful!). Then I glued it to my daisy flower, which then decorated my 3D cakes.






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14 comments:

  1. confetticlownApril 19, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Ingenious!!!

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  2. StephanieApril 19, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    That's brilliant! The DIY flocking makes the flowers look real - moreso than the packaged flocking. Thanks so much for sharing this technique.

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    1. craftingcreaturesApril 19, 2013 at 2:50 PM

      Hee hee hee, thanks Stephanie! You made my day! :D

      Cecelia

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  3. MichelleMyBelle S.April 20, 2013 at 4:05 AM

    Another technique I must try. Great idea!

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  4. krafting kellyApril 20, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    So very clever! I love flocking, and will have to try this out. Maybe our second microplane will have a new home in my craft room. :)

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  5. craftingcreaturesApril 20, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Nothing better than a 2 for 1 deal. :)

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  6. SUGANTHIApril 26, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    Really!! You shredded the paper !! SO clever. I am going to try this right away.

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    1. craftingcreaturesApril 26, 2013 at 7:46 AM

      I can't wait to see what you'll make with it Suganthi. I know it's going to be spectacular!

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  7. SusieOctober 8, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    This is a great idea! I've toyed with getting flocking but never have. (That whole 'more supplies & where to store them" thing.) I will try this method. Thanks for posting this.

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    1. Paper ZenOctober 8, 2013 at 8:12 AM

      Hi Susie! Thanks so much for your comment! I'm always thrilled when someone enjoys "less is more" with me too! I've love to see what you make one day.
      Cecelia

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  8. NanasniftynitchOctober 8, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    I read of using the styro stuff and grate but this is so much more cleaner and I have lots of paper so I love not having to buy something to make something. Thank you so very much for this information. And for sharing on Under the cherry tree, That is how I found you. ;-)) Thanks to Jin too.

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    1. Paper ZenOctober 8, 2013 at 10:59 AM

      Hi Nana, yes I completely agree with you - why not use what we have on hand? It's such a "grate" feeling to use up scraps - plus it makes my project colors all match too! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment here - I'm overwhelmed by such wonderful response from Jin's readers; I'm walking on air!
      Cecelia

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