Flocking help

[Raiven2k16]

Looking to start flocking the interiors of my car models. Just have a couple questions. First of all, is flocking fiber or powder better for this purpose?  Or is there a noticeable difference?  Second of all, what's a good brand and source of flocking? (Preferable U.S. source, for sake of shipping ease/cost)  Thanks for any help and suggestions 

[High octane]

I use Ken's Funny Fur available from Model Empire in West Allis, Wisconsin.

[cowboy rich]

I've only flocked one truck so far so I can't give a big view of what's out there but I had pretty good luck with the stuff from model car garage. 

[CometMan]

You can get either type at any local craft store, it is used for many different things. As far as which one is better, it is a matter of preference.

[stitchdup]

If you look for nail art shops you could save a load of cash on flocking. Look for stuff they call "velvet nails", I just got a selection of 12 colours for less than $10, and another bonus is the much wider choice of colours. I recently found a place that does 10 gram pots for $2 each but it's in the uk

[Ramfins59]

Flocking is fibers, as opposed to embossing powder, which is just that... powder.  Flocking is usually preferable for seat, door panel, and headliner applications.  Lately, embossing powder is becoming preferable for carpeting and kick panels as it more closely resembles auto carpeting when applied.   You can get flocking from Model Car Garage, Detail Master, Model Roundup, or Craft Stores.  Embossing powders can also be found at Craft Stores or online.

[935k3]

I think embossing powder is mor in scale than flocking. This my first try at it. I sprinkled on wet Tamiya acrylic jar paint.

 

 

[MrObsessive]

My vote is for embossing powder. Flocking is OK for larger scales IMO, but it's a bit too "hairy" for smaller scales such as 1/24 and smaller. Some don't mind that, but that's bugged me for awhile thus the switch to the powders in the last 10 years or so.

[StevenGuthmiller]

I agree with Dale & Bill.

Ditch the flocking & go with embossing powder.

Gives a much more realistic appearance.

I like the metallic powders myself.

 

Steve

 

[Dodge Driver]

Just today I picked up some embossing powder at Michael's craft store. They do offer shipping as well.

I've used flocking in the past, and haven't been happy with the results. After seeing what can be done with embossing powder, I am switching!

 

 

[redneckrigger]

My vote is for the powder....................those photos above look as real as it gets!

[gtx6970]

I found them locally at Johans Fabrics

 

[ScottH454]

Unless your building a shagin wagon an are trying to reproduce the fur carpet of the 70'same you'll want to use the powder. Most any automotive carpet I know of is a short cut fiber even in 1:1 doesn't look fuzzy like flocking. Now after saying that I have two big containers of black an just picked up a small set with white at a goodwill for $1. Might at some point try messing with it again, like pressing it down into the glue when applying it so it doesn't stand up as much.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

I see some folks use Tamiya pants,  but I cannot get the powders to the surface evenly brute the paint dies.  You guy use something to retard the drying ?

Edited March 6, 2017 by Modelbuilder Mark

[gtx6970]

Use an enamel paint, they dry slower than lacquers and allow a little more time to get the embossing powder to stick to it.

Ive been told to use Elmers glue as well, but the one I did that with the carpet was peeling up along edge within a couple months

[crazyjim]

I'm a firm believer in Ken's Kustom Fuzzi Fur.  The different colors can be mixed to come up with a new color.  I make sure the area to be flocked is flat (dull), put the flocking into a tea strainer, and then use my finger to move the flocking around inside the strainer so it come s out.  Of course the area to be flocked has already been painted with Elmer's glue.

I carry all Ken's Kustom Fuzzy Fur at Crazy Scale Auto Parts.

[935k3]

I see some folks use Tamiya pants,  but I cannot get the powders to the surface evenly brute the paint dies.  You guy use something to retard the drying ?

Tamiya now sells a retarder for their jar acrylic paints.

 

[StevenGuthmiller]

I'm a firm believer in Ken's Kustom Fuzzi Fur.  The different colors can be mixed to come up with a new color.  I make sure the area to be flocked is flat (dull), put the flocking into a tea strainer, and then use my finger to move the flocking around inside the strainer so it come s out.  Of course the area to be flocked has already been painted with Elmer's glue.

I carry all Ken's Kustom Fuzzy Fur at Crazy Scale Auto Parts.

You can mix the powders to create new colors as well.

I apply it the same way as you apply the flocking, minus the strainer.

You can just dump it on, shake it around & pour off the excess to be reused.

 

Steve