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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2014 15:10:18 GMT -7
Guys,
I've found myself in a bit of a questionable situation....I found locally that NO craft stores carry suitable "flocking powders" for card making (is what it was originally intended for), but for me to use for car interiors, except for the Martha Stewart's offerings which ALL the colors in the set from that line have glitter in them! (just doesn't look right to me!) SO, I seen "Embossing powders" thats sort of the same, I bought a container of the black, just to "test" it, and turns out, it looks pretty good for carpet on the floor of a car interior.....
So the question is, really, is there a difference from flocking to Embossing powders? OR is it a texture thing? From what I've seen the flocking looks like its a longer coarse materials, (almost hairy) where the Embossing powder looks like Velvet, or well "dust" and is much finer in "grit" sort of ways.... Not sure I'm explaining that one right! But the grit from one to the other looks a bit, different, one more coarse then the other....Almost like sand paper, 60 grit being the flocking, and 320 grit sand paper being the Embossing powder, thats how much difference is noticeable from one to the other.
Anyone have any insight? OR really is it a preference sort of thing?
Also those who use "flocking" PLEASE list the type you have (brand make) and where to get it....I need to get a bit more knowledgeable on this stuff, as it looks to do some really nice work!
ALSO, type of glue used to apply it is/would be helpful too!
Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2014 15:43:50 GMT -7
John, PM me your address and I'll send you a few sample to compare to the embossing powder you bought. I've never used that but I have probably every single color of flock available. Brand? No idea. Ken's flocking is the first I heard of way back in 95. The last baggies I got were on eBay and it was just some random colors. It might not be so much preference as much as availability. If you can't find flock and don't want to order it online then embossing powders it is. As for adhesive, I've done it a couple of different ways. First is to paint the part the same color or similar color to the flock you're going to use. After that dries, I've used the same paint, and laid a thick wet coat of it. Before it dries, I sift it on there thick, press with my finger or a Popsicle stick, then turn it over and flick it to get the excess amount off. I recommend a gloss color because it gives you more time to work than a flat color. The other way, after painting and only if it's all going to be the same color, is a spray adhesive from a can. Found it at hobby lobby or michaels. Spray it on, then same as above. Sift it on, press, and flick. Here are a couple that I've done, although not perfect, they are pretty thick and good, also feels like suede.     Felt also works great.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2014 16:10:23 GMT -7
Kens Flock, where to get it?
See I'm 100% stumped on this one, Micheal's, Jo-Ann Fabrics, and every small art supply shop has nothing, AND to add to it, VERY limited "Embossing" powders too.....Micheals has a small selection, but nothing to write home about.....
SO, with my issue as you'll read in my PM to you, you'll understand why I'm on the hunt locally.....I'ma cash only kinda guy right now.....Limits me just a bit!
SO, on the hunt for Red October I go..... and it really is October LOL
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 0:08:59 GMT -7
I use "KENS FUZZY FUR". it's the only one i have see down this end of the world.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 0:20:22 GMT -7
I'll be doing a search after these messages LOL For a change, I'm off for a little sleep, BUT I'll be looking to see if I can dig up some Kens interior fur! LOL
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Or well to see what info I can get on it, as I want to do a bit of searching locally to see what might turn up!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 6:35:33 GMT -7
I use "KENS FUZZY FUR". it's the only one i have see down this end of the world. That's it! Kens fuzzy fur. I remembered it had the name Ken in it. It was the first I ever saw and it works pretty good. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2014 13:46:43 GMT -7
Ice....just noticed yer avatar!!!! Bruce Lee is gonna kick the snot out of that guys head for that punch across the face! NICE! (I'ma Bruce fan too!)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2014 14:16:17 GMT -7
just fyi John, i've read that regular old white glue also works for flocking. i personally have yet to try flocking on a build.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2014 23:15:34 GMT -7
I've got the glue question covered, I'm just "stuck" on the type of materials.....flocking or Embossing powders.......
I did black Embossing powder on the floor of a model and it looks GREAT with thinned out Martha Stewart Flocking glue, as its water based so I thinned it just a bit as its really thick from the bottle at 100% straight....
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Post by Big D on Oct 23, 2014 16:55:10 GMT -7
John, Flocking works but it's messy for me, embossing powder, IMO, works better if you paint the floor with the color you want the carpet to look like and put the powder on while the paint is wet. Let it set for a minute and shake off the excess. Let it dry, won't take long because the embossing powder sucks all the moisture out of the paint. After it's dry paint over the embossing powder the same color you put down for the base and when it dries it looks just like carpet. Always get white powder so you can paint it your color. Another neat trick I really like is Velcro. I've been using it a long time. If you look at Velcro, you know it comes in two pieces one spiny and one is carpet looking. Cut the carpet looking piece to shape and glue it in place. Again always get white. You can rub any color marker over it and the fibers suck up the marker and take on a very fluffy solid color that has one of the best carpet looks I've seen.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2014 20:57:43 GMT -7
hmmm...velcro you say? i've got some of that around here...somewhere smiley-scared002 thanks for the tip BigD  |
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Post by Big D on Oct 24, 2014 12:28:04 GMT -7
You're welcome Knarf. I'll try to post a pic of one I used Velcro in. I really like it.
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Post by Big D on Oct 25, 2014 0:53:15 GMT -7
Knarf, Go look at the "Outlaw" I posted in show cars. That carpet's Velcro.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2014 4:02:59 GMT -7
ok...ty sir |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2014 23:21:54 GMT -7
Dennis, See, I'm just trying to see if there is ANY difference from the flocking fibers and the Embossing powder, so far, I have the black Embossing power and it looks GREAT as a shallow nap carpet on the floor, BUT if I need a bit more "fuzz" then the flocking fiber might be a better choice, (I'm merely going through this to find the texture difference) AND to see what the best choice is for me and those cars I'm building.....
Like Franks did, I'm gonna head over and have a gander at "Outlaw" to see how that turned out.....
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