I've been seeing flocking all over the stores (and some ingeniously decorated nails). It's kind of like colored, fluffy, cotton candy, but in teeny pieces. I didn't want to buy more things, so my first thought was can I make my own? Yes I can!
I borrowed the microfine shredder from the kitchen, wadded up some paper scraps from Daiso, and shredded away. In case I didn't cover everything, I used the same color yellow as a backing, covered it in glue and dipped into my paper flocking (tweezers are helpful!). Then I glued it to my daisy flower, which then decorated my 3D cakes.
Ingenious!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Confetti Clown!
DeleteThat's brilliant! The DIY flocking makes the flowers look real - moreso than the packaged flocking. Thanks so much for sharing this technique.
ReplyDeleteHee hee hee, thanks Stephanie! You made my day! :D
DeleteCecelia
Another technique I must try. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see it Michelle!
DeleteCecelia
So very clever! I love flocking, and will have to try this out. Maybe our second microplane will have a new home in my craft room. :)
ReplyDeleteNothing better than a 2 for 1 deal. :)
ReplyDeleteReally!! You shredded the paper !! SO clever. I am going to try this right away.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you'll make with it Suganthi. I know it's going to be spectacular!
DeleteVoww.. Nice idea.. Loved it
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharayu, happy crafting!
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