What Is A Flocked Christmas Tree?

Christmas trees and holiday decor are big in the South. One approach to put up a tree that has captured our attention is flocking. Even

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without a white Christmas, a flocked tree lends a wintery feel. A flocked Christmas tree celebrates a classic seasonal scene with an evergreen

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tree covered in snow in the deep South, where snow is rare and only falls every decade.

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Indoor snowfall is achieved by flocking bare Christmas tree branches with synthetic dust or powder. Buy a pre-flocked tree or flock one

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yourself to achieve the flocking appearance. Expert flocking creates the illusion of freshly fallen snow, a lovely Christmas ornament.

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DIYers use mists, paintbrushes, or self-adhesive powders to give branches and needles a snowy look.

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Tree flocking kits are available to assist you flock your tree. Read our how-to on flocking your own Christmas tree and try it this year.

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Check these Christmas tree ideas for every style to get you and your family in the holiday spirit after your flocked tree is ready. Flocked trees

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are adaptable because of their neutral background. Red and green will stand out against the wintry background, while a monochrome,

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