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Flocked Christmas Tree?

Biftu — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:50:11 GMT

I am tempted this year to buy a flocked tree. If anyone owns one, do you like yours? Does the flocking shed? Will I find my tree in years to come devoid of the flocking?

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Valesq — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 17:05:36 GMT

I bought one a couple of years ago. Its the all-white flocked tree that Lisa Robertson introduced. I really like it and use it as my second tree. Yes, it sheds quite a bit when you take it out each year and set it up. And again when it's time to put it away. However, there is so much extra flocking on the tree ( I assume to allow for the yearly shedding) I have not noticed any bare spots and I am, admittedly, not gentle or careful with it when packing it up. Hope that helps.

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Debbie555 — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 17:40:28 GMT

I have a question. When Jill was presenting the ED flocked tree, she mentioned that people who buy real trees sometimes have them flocked. I buy a real tree and have never seen this. I live in NYC and have never seen anyone do this either. For anyone who knows, can this be DIY. I would like to try it this year. I loved the look of the lights on that ED flocked tree, so frosty and pretty.

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colliegirls — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 17:42:31 GMT

When I was little I remember the tree lots flocking trees if the buyer wanted it. I would love a flocked tree with only white lights and NO ornaments. Simple but elegant.

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stevieb — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 18:46:21 GMT

I remember cans of 'snow' that were used to flock trees and in fact bought one last year to use on garland.

Flocked trees are beautiful, though they can be a bit messy. I like to mix it up, so over the years I've had a number of different trees and created many different looks. To be sure, you have to keep them long enough to make them worth your while, but I try not to buy pricey trees and find that by doing so, after several years they aren't looking their best anyway. Of course, part of the problem these days is it's virtually impossible to find a less costly tree that doesn't look like junk!

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misspammie — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 18:54:12 GMT

when a real young child, we decided to flock our tree pink,,,,,,duhhh we flocked it AFTER it was decorated!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we scraped off pink and turned b@lls to the back for years. That was just one of our creations. another was the long long icicles attached to a ring to put on the top of your tree then 'gracefully' drape them down over the tree. yep, another duh tree. bless Santa for coming anyway.

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brii — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 18:56:35 GMT

I have two flocked trees. I'm really happy with them. They shed a little, but I'm really careful taking them out of the box and putting them back on.

The reason I like them so much is because they look pretty unlit, as well as lit. The flocking really is a nice backdrop for all of my ornaments and picks.

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isaboo — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:01:14 GMT

Lisa said that she would be having one in her next show. I think it's at the first of December.

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Debbie555 — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:05:03 GMT

On 11/11/2014 stevieb said:
I remember cans of 'snow' that were used to flock trees and in fact bought one last year to use on garland.

Flocked trees are beautiful, though they can be a bit messy. I like to mix it up, so over the years I've had a number of different trees and created many different looks. To be sure, you have to keep them long enough to make them worth your while, but I try not to buy pricey trees and find that by doing so, after several years they aren't looking their best anyway. Of course, part of the problem these days is it's virtually impossible to find a less costly tree that doesn't look like junk!

I know the canned snow you're talking about. The one we used as kids to spray on windows. I was wondering if there was something else a little more frosty and glittery lol. I'm sure I can find this info somewhere out there but thought maybe some here have done it. I am definitely planning on teying this on my real tree this year.

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nana59 — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:09:54 GMT

Debbie555-thought i'd share a memory-in the 50's, we always had a real tree. My father would take the tree into the basement, and would use our old electrolux vacuum to flock the tree. It was at least a 3-day process to coat the tree with a snow-like flocking which was blown onto the entire tree using the vacuum! It was beautiful! We lived on a busy main road, and people would pull their cars over to look at it; and sometimes ring our doorbell to ask how my father did it!! I remember him wrapping the tree in a sheet when he set it up, and then again when he moved it out of the house after the holidays! For a man who had very little patience, he always produced a beautiful tree! Now that i am thinking about this beautiful tree, i am remembering some sort of mixture using the old box detergent Ivory Snow!! Thanks for bringing me down memory lane.......

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mousiegirl — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:13:33 GMT

On 11/11/2014 Debbie555 said: I have a question. When Jill was presenting the ED flocked tree, she mentioned that people who buy real trees sometimes have them flocked. I buy a real tree and have never seen this. I live in NYC and have never seen anyone do this either. For anyone who knows, can this be DIY. I would like to try it this year. I loved the look of the lights on that ED flocked tree, so frosty and pretty.

You can have it done by the tree lot, or buy some cans of flocking, but this is messy. I remember doing it as a young girl.

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Debbie555 — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:24:34 GMT

On 11/11/2014 nana59 said: Debbie555-thought i'd share a memory-in the 50's, we always had a real tree. My father would take the tree into the basement, and would use our old electrolux vacuum to flock the tree. It was at least a 3-day process to coat the tree with a snow-like flocking which was blown onto the entire tree using the vacuum! It was beautiful! We lived on a busy main road, and people would pull their cars over to look at it; and sometimes ring our doorbell to ask how my father did it!! I remember him wrapping the tree in a sheet when he set it up, and then again when he moved it out of the house after the holidays! For a man who had very little patience, he always produced a beautiful tree! Now that i am thinking about this beautiful tree, i am remembering some sort of mixture using the old box detergent Ivory Snow!! Thanks for bringing me down memory lane.......

That is a wonderful memory and thank you nana59 for the info! It does seem like a very involved process and my husband definitely doesn't have the patience for that!

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Hooty — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:25:49 GMT

I love flocked trees, I'd prefer an artificial one though, less messy! I wish I could find a small flocked tree, but have not be able too!

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Debbie555 — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:27:04 GMT

On 11/11/2014 mousiegirl said:
On 11/11/2014 Debbie555 said: I have a question. When Jill was presenting the ED flocked tree, she mentioned that people who buy real trees sometimes have them flocked. I buy a real tree and have never seen this. I live in NYC and have never seen anyone do this either. For anyone who knows, can this be DIY. I would like to try it this year. I loved the look of the lights on that ED flocked tree, so frosty and pretty.

You can have it done by the tree lot, or buy some cans of flocking, but this is messy. I remember doing it as a young girl.

Maybe I'm just out of the loop, I've never known anyone who had this done nor have I seen anyone who does it including anwhere I've purchased my trees in the last 35 years since I've been married! Like I said I live in NYC. I will look for those cans of flocking online, I'm sure I can find them, Thanks!

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colliegirls — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 20:05:51 GMT

On 11/11/2014 misspammie said:
when a real young child, we decided to flock our tree pink,,,,,,duhhh we flocked it AFTER it was decorated!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we scraped off pink and turned b@lls to the back for years. That was just one of our creations. another was the long long icicles attached to a ring to put on the top of your tree then 'gracefully' drape them down over the tree. yep, another duh tree. bless Santa for coming anyway.

Icicles!!! Growing up our tree had tons of icicles on it, I loved it!!!

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brewhaha — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 20:07:32 GMT

It was a flocking mess.

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Snowpuppy — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 20:29:34 GMT

On 11/11/2014 Debbie555 said:
On 11/11/2014 mousiegirl said:
On 11/11/2014 Debbie555 said: I have a question. When Jill was presenting the ED flocked tree, she mentioned that people who buy real trees sometimes have them flocked. I buy a real tree and have never seen this. I live in NYC and have never seen anyone do this either. For anyone who knows, can this be DIY. I would like to try it this year. I loved the look of the lights on that ED flocked tree, so frosty and pretty.

You can have it done by the tree lot, or buy some cans of flocking, but this is messy. I remember doing it as a young girl.

Maybe I'm just out of the loop, I've never known anyone who had this done nor have I seen anyone who does it including anwhere I've purchased my trees in the last 35 years since I've been married! Like I said I live in NYC. I will look for those cans of flocking online, I'm sure I can find them, Thanks!

I get flocked trees here at several tree farms. I like the cut your own if you have a tree farm nearby. There is also spray flocking which I've used. I don't apply it heavily and use it in a well ventilated area or outside and let it dry well!

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Lucylu12 — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 22:48:04 GMT

I purchased the Bethlehem Lights Woodland Flocked Tree that Lisa presented in July. I adore this tree. Only a teensy, tiny bit of flocking comes off. Hardly any to speak of. It is lightly flocked, not that overly done flocking. I just got through decorating it and it was a joy and so easy and no mess. Bought the Multi and I love the flocking on this one. It's really a special tree and stunning lit or not, decorated or no decorations. I have 2 trees this year, plus we are in a new home, so I have no idea where I am putting everything. So, I started early and am taking my time. I like to have it all done in and out by Thanksgiving day. I am getting older and it takes me a little longer. If you do get a flocked tree just make sure it's lightly flocked. Most are over kill with flocking.