What in the world is a flocked Christmas tree? It simply means an artificial Christmas tree that has been decorated to make it look frosted with snow, as it would out in the forest after a snowy day.
People love this look because it provides more detail than the ordinary artificial Christmas tree.
What do they use?
Usually, while the tree is being manufactured, it is sprayed with white latex paint in order to give it this look. Click (link here) to read our fascinating article on how artificial Christmas trees are made.
We have been perfecting this look well over centuries. In the 1800s, families would attempt to achieve this look by dousing their tree in flour or cotton in the 1920s, some used varnish, corn starch, or flakes of silicate mineral mica.
During the ’50s, General Mills markets home kits call Sno Flok, and people could easily decorate their trees with flocking material.
Other materials for flocking include a mixture of cellulose adhesive fibers that creature the three- dimensional look of snow.
Flocking doesn’t always have to be white for snow. It can be a mixture of colors, depending on the manufacturer’s or consumer’s desires.
Most flocking materials are made with non-toxic materials. However, if you have pets or children in the home, be sure to keep them away from the flocked tree. Ingesting the “snow” on the tree may tempt them, and can make them quite ill. Better safe than sorry!
Flocking doesn’t have to be limited to artificial Christmas trees (although this is the less messy option). Many tree farms offer to flock for their live Christmas trees for an extra cost. One of the most significant benefits of flocking your Christmas tree is that it will last longer. You can even flock your Christmas wreaths and other Christmas décor in your house.
To begin flocking, you’ll need a kit like these ones on Amazon. Flocking can be a fun experience for the whole family as your deck your tree out in the most magical way.
After flocking, you’ll see the difference as the lights cast a lovely glow over the fake “snow.” You are sure to enjoy the look you created with your efforts. As always, thanks for stopping by! We hope you enjoyed learning about what a flocked Christmas tree is. For more great articles, please click here.