We’ll show you how to create the look without creating a mess. Each method can be touched up, year after year, for a flawless finish.
Method 1: How to Flock a Christmas Tree With Powder
Supplies Needed
Plastic sheeting or drop clothChristmas Tree flocking powderMesh wire colander sifterSpray bottleWater
Step 1: Prep Work Space
For easy cleanup, prepare your work surface with plastic sheeting or a drop cloth. You’ll be dusting your Christmas tree or wreath with flocking powder, so do this in a well-ventilated space cleared of keepsakes. The flocked tree will need time to dry, so don’t use a room that you’ll need to be in immediately after.
Step 2: Protect the Base
Protect the base of your tree, or anything you don’t want to flock, with plastic sheeting or a plastic trash bag. Open and fluff the branches of the artificial Christmas tree before flocking it so that the powder falls over the correct places on the branches.
Step 3: Spray the Tree
Using a spray bottle ($4, Target) on the mist setting, lightly spray the tree with water. Be careful not to oversaturate the branches, but spray until they’re well-misted, since that’s where you want the faux snow to sit.
Step 4: Apply the Flocking
Place your flocking powder into a wire mesh sifter for sprinkling. Using the sifter—not your hand—ensures the powder will be disbursed more evenly across the branches. Holding the sifter above the moist branches, sprinkle the flocking powder on the tops of the branches. You may need to slightly mist the branches again as you go for even flocking.
Step 5: Layer and Allow to Dry
Continue sprinkling the powder and spraying the branches until you’re happy with the coverage. Once you’re done adding the powder, mist one more time, then let the tree dry before decorating.
Method 2: How to Flock a Christmas Tree Using Spray
Supplies Needed
Can of Christmas tree flocking sprayPlastic sheeting or drop clothPlastic Bag
Step 1: Prep the Work Space
Protect your work surface with plastic sheeting or a drop cloth. Work in a well-ventilated space clear of keepsakes. Your flocked tree will need time to dry, so do this in a room that doesn’t get much traffic. Prep the can of flocking spray by shaking.
Step 2: Protect the Base
Protect the base of the tree, or any other item you don’t want to flock, with plastic sheeting or a plastic bag. Open and fluff the branches before spraying.
