How to Flock A Christmas Tree-The Cheap Way!

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Wondering how to flock a Christmas tree? I was wondering the same thing! I took matters into my own hands and flocked my own tree saving me tons of money and I am so happy with the end result! I'm sharing step by step how I flocked my tree and how you can achieve the same beautiful results!
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How to flock a Christmas tree: The Cheap and Easy Way
-In an outdoor well-ventilated space put down a tarp and place your artificial tree in the middle.
-Fluff your entire tree and unplug any lights. You will be getting your Christmas tree wet as you flock it and you don't want to get electrocuted!
-Next, once your tree is completely fluffed get it wet with a good spray bottle! I found that working in small sections and spraying as I went worked well!
-Working in sections put your snow bond powder into a cup and lightly dump it all over the area of your Christmas tree you are working on.
-Now, once you have dumped enough snow bond on your artificial trees, get it wet again. This will make the snow bond harden and stay in place permanently.
-Repeat these steps laying your tree as many times until you have the desired amount of flocking bonded to your entire tree!
-Let sit until dry and the flocking material has hardened and you're done!
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@valkyriesardo278 2 года назад

Wear a dust mask. The flock powder contains a water activated adhesive so you don't want that powder in your lungs. Keep your children and pets away from the work area. Wet down the tree with a garden hose before you begin applying flock. For best results, spray mist at the dust as it falls to the branches. That technique simulates a freshly fallen snow look. Several light applications will build up to a nice heavy layer more effectively than attempting a heavy snowfall in just one pass. The wet powder is very slippery underfoot so watch your step, particularly if you use a ladder. Damp flock feels slimy to the touch. But don't worry, after the flock dries it is pleasant to the touch, like crisp paper or fresh popcorn. The flock did not disturb the indoor/outdoor lights on my tree, but it did help hide the wires and sockets. Keep the lights unplugged until the tree is completely dry. You can apply painters tape to all the bulbs if you want to get fussy. However, the dried flock rubs off the bulbs quite easily if you don't like the look. A freshly flocked tree will shed at first. Shake the branches to dislodge loose powder before you move the tree indoors. Most of the flock will adhere. Avoid rough handling the flocked branches during decorating. I recommend stringing lights on the tree before applying flock. I used a battery operated flour sifter because my hands are weak and prone to cramping and arthritis. Flip the switch and the dust falls automatically. I bought a fine mist sprayer at a beauty supply shop. Depress the trigger once and the mist continues for several seconds. I preferred a small bottle because water is heavy. It was easier for me to refill a small bottle of water than to keep pumping a large bottle of water for any length of time.

@lizcrafts1 2 года назад

Thanks! I was wondering about using the hose to save time and get the tree really wet. Will definitely wear a mask!

@cadydawson303 5 лет назад

I think everybody loves a flocked tree because it’s kinda like blank canvas and no matter how little effort you put on the tree it looks awesome 😎

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Cady! Exactly!! It really is a blank canvas and one that you can't go wrong with! thanks for your sweet comment!!

@MichaelFrazierTube 4 года назад

its amazing to me that the video listed before yours calls for over $3100 worth of equipment for the same effect, THANK YOU for allowing me to envision a more festive and frugal future holiday!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 4 года назад

that really is crazy! You can do it for so much less! thanks for your kind words~!

@FTW171 3 года назад

Unbelievably gorgeous I am definitely doing this to all my trees that I have!

@charlenesantos4082 5 лет назад

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing your tips! I had no idea they actually sold a huge bag of flock!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Yup! that big bag made all the difference! I am also glad I have left over to touch up later on too!

@kajlove1 4 года назад

Wow, that turned out great and so pretty and way cheaper! Such a great idea if you have had a tree for a long time and you want something new!

@coffeewithmysunshine2506 5 лет назад

This is so helpful! I've been wanting a flocked tree for so long😍. Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks to make this easier.

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

thanks so much for you sweet comment! I hope you have a great experience flocking your tree!!

@mimistone4178 4 года назад

@@themountainviewcottagehale2305 - where can I buy some?

@catezaida8081 4 года назад

Glad you finally mentioned that you would use a tarp on the concrete because I wondered what in the heck you were thinking as I watched! Good video and great advice. So now as your Occupational Therapist let me give YOU some advice. Don't stand on folding chairs girl! That is how broken hips are made! Safety awareness, safety, safety, safety. Difficult to fill the kids stockings when you are in a Rehab Center with a broken hip.

@seasonsreflectionco 3 года назад

The finished tree turned out beautiful. You did a wonderful job!

@AngelDanielle 5 лет назад

You did a amazing job!!!! I've decided I'm completely onboard with flocking my tree!!! 😁🤗 Thanks so much for the video love your finished decor look of the tree!!!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks so very much I am glad my video helped you feel confident in making it happen! best of luck in your flocking adventures!!!

@ybshadyii4375 3 года назад

Just Beautiful!!!! I painted my White Tree a Brass Color and I'll be using your technique to Flock It. Thank You So Much!!!!

@monaali1898 2 года назад

Hi how did u paint it brass color? Spray paint?

@mommygarcia9137 5 лет назад

Wow girl !! It looks as good as a store bought flocked tree !! & with the decorations it looks gorgeous !!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks so much Mommy Garcia! I got nearly all my ornaments from hobby lobby!

@sandrasamia-sabahia9424 5 лет назад

I have the flocked 🎄 Christmas tree from my child hood. (I’m 45 now) As you can imagine I’m extremely attached to it and all the memories that come along with it! But unfortunately much of the flocking has come off. The past few years I purchased the flocking in a can to bring the tree back to life but this looks like it would be amazing to use! Thank you so much for sharing! I really appreciate it! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

This would be such a great option for something like you described!! I sure love the memories that Christmas brings in!!!!

@lucystails133 5 лет назад

Wow!! It turned out beautiful!! Love the way it looks in your home with your other decor. Beautiful job!!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks so very much Lucy!!! You're always so sweet!~

@kayden4495 3 года назад

Beautiful finished tree. You did a great job!

@sheilamashburn1795 5 лет назад

Wow! I love this and have wanted to do my trees! Awesome tutorial!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks so much Sheila! If you happen to do yours let me know how it goes!!!

@carolyng651 Год назад

STUNNING !!!!!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 Год назад

Thank you!!

@fostbobb 5 лет назад

It turned out very pretty. Love how you decorated it.

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks so much!

@conniepresley5520 5 лет назад

You did a great job !! If I had not watched you do the Flocking I would have been convinced that your tree was a high ended priced tree!! Thanks so much for the information cos I want to flock my tree now!! Thank you for your video Connie

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

This is the ultimate compliment thank you so much! Best of luck as you flock your own tree!!! like I said just keep on flocking an flock a little more and then some more and you'll have awesome results!! ha ha

@crimsonclover3187 2 года назад

Gorgeous!! ❤️❤️❤️

@druhamilton6787 5 лет назад

Looks so nice you’ve done a great job 😊 thanks for sharing!!! Look forward to your next video

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks so much Dru! I will have a new Christmas decor video up very soon!

@tamarabradshaw4799 4 года назад

Beautiful 🎄

@lauracalder4089 5 лет назад

Absolutely beautiful!!! I’m gonna try it this year!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Best of luck Laura!~ Let me know how it goes!

@EnCasaConPatty 5 лет назад

Wow looks amazing.

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thank you!!

@theresa7362 4 года назад

You're a life saver!!!!!!! Subscribed!!!!!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 4 года назад

Thank so much Theresa!

@SweetMelin213 5 лет назад

The tree came out beautiful!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 4 года назад

Thanks so much!

@themermaidbella5834 4 года назад

I love this! Snowy Christmas trees are the way to go! I had one the past 2 years and gonna do my own this year!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 4 года назад

Thanks so much Brittney! Glad you like snowy trees!

@MyFeatheredNest 5 лет назад

You did an awesome job!!! Your tree looks great!! I am thinking of flocking one of my trees as well, and possibly re-flocking one i already have! Thanks for the tutorial!🎄😊

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

thank you so much! It was worth the trouble!!! Love my newly flocked tree! I hope you're flocking turns out great!!

@OliviasRomanticHome 5 лет назад

I love this!! Thank you for this video. Hugs and sparkles. Xo

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks so much Olivia~ Hugs and sparkles to you too!

@thestripedfarmhouse4455 5 лет назад

Wow, it looks amazing! Great job!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thank you so much!!

@inthemixwithdenise6884 5 лет назад

You did a beautiful job! Your tree is gorgeous! I was just about to order a flocked tree! Thank you for this video, I will be flocking my tree this Christmas!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 4 года назад

I am so glad you found it helpful!

@jillneer7305 3 года назад

Looks amazing!!!!!

@carolp.7471 2 года назад

Great job, your tree turned out gorgeous! I have been wanting to flock my christmas tree and, after watching your video, I most certainly will. I’ll be sure to use a tarp, take my time, and allow a couple days to complete the project. Thank you!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 Год назад

thanks so much!

@pretty4one33 4 года назад

Beautiful. TFS I'M so doing this to my tree.

@luluperezfacio9236 4 года назад

N M Agalte I recommend you mist the tree first, really fine mist then and while you mist you get your flour sifter and as the product is falling you mist it, this will cause the glue to activate and it adheres to the branches without so much mess and fall out. This makes it really pretty, let it dry in between coats to build the puffy fluffy snow on the branches. Totally wear a breathing mask this stuff is really bad for you to breath! I used it and that night my lungs were on fire. It’s not good to inhale this stuff! 🌲❄️🌨 happy flocking!

@aukeas 5 лет назад

Beautifully done 😍

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thank you so much Aukea!

@sherryhudson930 5 лет назад

Great job! Beautiful

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thank you so much Sherry!!! I appreciate your comment!

@carolyngreen9238 4 года назад

Beautiful Job

@susanrogoski7333 3 года назад

Thanks for the video, it has enlightened my creativity!

@itynotbity 5 лет назад

SO pretty! Thank you!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

You are so welcome! I love being able to share helpful DIY's glad you enjoyed it!

@wendyorozco1797 5 лет назад

Your tree is gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thank you so much! I love to share these kind of projects with you all its so fun!

@robincrandlemere1450 5 лет назад

Looks so pretty! Thanks for the video.

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

You are very welcome Robin! I appreciate you watching!

@allthatstitching 4 года назад

An excellent video. Very well explained. ❤️

@lorinelson8152 5 лет назад

That turned out beautifully! Thanks. I'm going to do it now.

@conniemurphyover70stillgla47 5 лет назад

I spray painted mine no mess

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Let me know how it goes Lori!!! best of luck!

@allmyseasons2799 5 лет назад

Wow, turned out awesome! 👏👏👏

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thank you so much !

@hdb80 4 года назад

Well heck fire. Now I want to do this to a pink tree.

@susanovington3930 5 лет назад

It’s gorgeous!!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thank you so much!

@mh7490 4 года назад

Just did this to my tree, and i to found the cup method or by hand worked best. The sifter would be more for a light snow effect. All in all I’m really happy I didn’t end up buying a pre flocked tree

@MaggieHernandez 4 года назад

Thanks so so much ! I’ve been looking for this tutorial 💕💕💕

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sugarrush4770 3 года назад

Def doing this to my tree this year

@pattibrandon8221 3 года назад

Your tree is lovely ! 😊

@scribney 4 года назад

Very pretty! I think buying a 'Roundup" style pump sprayer might help spray water evenly without wearing your hand out, especially for those with arthritis.

@juliekilgour828 4 года назад

Amber Church I was thinking of using the fine mist sprayer on the garden hose. I have arthritis in my hands and the spray bottle would kill me too !! Absolutely love the demonstration though. Great idea 😍

@mariad4183 2 года назад

Beautiful! tyfs

@wildcats.create 3 года назад

Love this!! so pretty!!

@Sue7777000 5 лет назад

Beautiful!!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thank you very much sweet friend!

@janetgray719 5 лет назад

Hailey, your tree is beautiful! You did a great job.

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 4 года назад

Thanks so much Janet!!

@FTW171 3 года назад

Oh my goodness I think I’ve been following you on Pinterest and I didn’t even know that this was your RU-vid channel amazing no wonder I loved it!

@youtellme2731 3 года назад

Love it.

@marshaforsberg6889 4 года назад

Thank you! Gorgeous!👏🏼💕🌹

@ericamunguia7347 5 лет назад

Super helpful thank you!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

I am so glad this was useful! thanks for you kind comment!

@tashaunebatts2576 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for this!!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

You are so very welcome! thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!

@margeallen937 5 лет назад

Beautiful

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks so much Marge!

@cynthiastrait8587 4 года назад

Awesome

@TheCocker15 4 года назад

Absolutely Love it!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 4 года назад

thanks so much Patricia!

@soblessed6438 5 лет назад

You did a beautiful job flocking it.

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks so very much!!

@marymatthews8912 5 лет назад

Beautiful job!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks so much Mary!

@Apexremoteworklife 5 лет назад

I've had my tree for 6 years. I flocked it and some garland too!! I did the same steps you did. I bought my bag of flocking from Amazon. Your tree looks gorgeous!!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Oh I'd love to hear how yours has held up?!!! Thanks so much for your kind words!

@nanettew7678 5 лет назад

I have to store my artificial tree in a building that gets quite hot during the summer. I have been afraid to flock it thinking that the snow might not hold up well in intense heat. You say your tree has held up for 6 years?

@Apexremoteworklife 5 лет назад

@@nanettew7678 I bought my tree unflocked 6 years ago. I did a light coat of flocking to my tree ast year. I keep it stored in its original original box in my basement. I took it out last week and the flocking has held up well. However, I wanted a thicker coat of flocking so I added more. I also flocked some garland I have. I bought my 5lb bag of flocking/snobond from Amazon last year. I still have a lot left over.

@Apexremoteworklife 5 лет назад

@@themountainviewcottagehale2305 It's held up well. I put a light coat of snobond on it last year. I took my tree out of storage last week and the flocking has held up well. I wanted a thicker coat of flocking this year so I added more. I keep my tree stored in its original box in my basement.

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

So glad to hear you guys have all had great experience with the snow bond sticking through being stored! thanks for taking the time to reply!!!

@darlenehoward4634 5 лет назад

Beautiful is all I can say.

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Sure appreciate your kind words!

@RuaWaterwalker 5 лет назад

lovely - thanks for sharing

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 4 года назад

Anytime! Thank you !

@brittneyb.williams1520 5 лет назад

My my my... I am so happy this video popped up in my feed, I have been endlessly looking for “the perfect tree” for about a week now, I need a 9.5ft flocked tree & didn’t realize how expensive they are. I’m looking at $600-$1,000 & although I can go out & buy it, I am way to cheap to spend that much for a tree I only use 1 month out the year! I’ve recently got really in to DIY’s and I have to say I am tempted to buy a green tree & do the flocking myslef... although I’ll have to check & see if green trees are that much less, or will it not be worth it since I have to buy a new one anyways... but this is amazing for sure for ppl who already have a tree. I’ll have to share this with my mom! :)

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

I am so so glad that this popped up at the right time for you!! I hope you find the right tree to flock!! I know that after Christmas sales will lend for some pretty inexpensive trees if you are willing to wait till next year to have the perfectly flocked tree!! and yes large trees are spendy!! Its a struggle!

@brendatoussaint3219 5 лет назад

Great job

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks very much Brenda!

@Lauras0801 5 лет назад

That turned out great! I'd love to do something like that to a 6 foot pencil tree I have.

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

I bet it would look amazing!

@gristlevonraben 5 лет назад

Very pretty

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thank you very much!!

@pamelathompson37 5 лет назад

Love ur tree its beautiful. It turned out great.

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 4 года назад

Thanks so much!

@YETRAHomeLife 5 лет назад

Looks great 🌲😍

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks so much!!!

@deenabernard3630 5 лет назад

Love it!!!!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Oh I am so glad thanks so much

@sarar371 5 лет назад

Love it!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks so much Sara!

@Itsmemugilan18 4 года назад

Awesome.....

@upwardspiral317 5 лет назад

looks very nice and elegant

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks so much!!

@upwardspiral317 5 лет назад

you're welcome 🤗

@barbarapeterson8030 5 лет назад

GREAT IDEA..PRICELESS...YOU GO GIRL...I AM SHARING ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE

@conniemurphyover70stillgla47 5 лет назад

I spray painted mine no mess

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Barbara thanks so much for the share! and I am so glad you enjoyed it!

@linnykeo7322 4 года назад

Totally amazing! I love what you've done with the tree. Where can I get the flocking powder?

@anastasiapaggett3848 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing your ideas and a better way of flocking a tree now I need to pull my out now . Not now I will wait until November because I none sites up my tree thanksgiving so I will flocking it a weekend before will that be ok. Thank you I have turn on the bell ok I had been watching you for a long time so thank you

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 4 года назад

Thank you! good luck flocking your tree!

@dianaandrade6568 4 года назад

So flocking beautiful ♥️ trying this year pleasee pray for me 🤣

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 4 года назад

ha ha Thank so much!

@Heavenlyscentsybynicole 5 лет назад

Your tree is amazing. What a beautiful job. Thanks for sharing. Please give us a house tour. Pleaseeeee

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks so much Nicole! I plan to do just that next week!

@lauriehill863 5 лет назад

Absolutely beautiful!!! Love how your tree turned out! I'm obsessing over the whole flocked tree phenomenon!!! Can't wait to see all your Christmas goodies to come! Just subbed to your channel!🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

Thanks so very much Laurie!! I have lots more coming your way!!!! and I know the flocked tree phenomenon totally hooked me in too!! hence the reason for this video lol!

@leetzannaroyalla9068 5 лет назад

Good job, kid!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

why thank you!

@bgregg55 5 лет назад

thx for this. was wondering if I could diy.

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 4 года назад

You certainly can! Really doesn't take much skill! just the right products!

@Allaboutcraft 5 лет назад

Love it☺️ wish we could the flocking product here in Australia!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

such a bummer you can't get in AU!! maybe amazon will ship to you?!

@carlahernandez4505 5 лет назад

TFS!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 5 лет назад

You are very welcome! thank you for watching!!

@robpet4424 4 года назад

What the flock ? I did not know about flocking a Christmas tree !

@anitalyns 4 года назад

I think it turned out beautifully and since I have three large trees, I will be trying this one one of them. Also, you had it decorated beautiful as well, but after flicking, why didn’t you flick your mantel greenery to match? Just curious! Again, beautifully done!!

@SmittenKitten. 4 года назад

Do you live in Arizona? It looks awfully familiar!! Will be utilizing your method this year! Thanks a ton for the great tutorial and extra tips!

@popcorn123466 3 года назад

I ordered some snow flock from Amazon. So when I get ready to take my tree down after Christmas I can flock it before I put it away for the year. I can let it dry for weeks before I put it back in the box.

@TheHairgirly23 4 года назад

Great job I just ordered the snow-bond, hope my luck with it is as good as yours!

@themountainviewcottagehale2305 4 года назад

Good luck! thank you for your kind words!

@TheHairgirly23 4 года назад

The Mountain View Cottage Haley Estes It turned out BEAUTIFUL! Wish I could post pictures here to show you Thanks!

@tressastanton1300 4 года назад

I’m thinking you could use a mist sprayer on the end of a garden hose rather than a hand held spray bottle

@lanabear2707 4 года назад

This is amazing!!! I am so excited to see it when it is all finished - Just watching the process now :) Thank you so much for making a video on this!

@tiffanyguldi7564 4 года назад

How does it do when breaking it back down for storage? I want to do this, but my tree has to be put together limb by limb. Does it make them stick together?

@jennymarsh3617 4 года назад

Where did you get your snow flock from? Your tree turn out beautiful!

@sandraeggertson2715 4 года назад

so, how does it store afterwards? and what is it made of, there is asthma in this house also, I have hardwood floors i don't think I am wanting to flock a tree on hardwood.