Flock Question

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To whom ever.....

When you do a patch job, lets say 1/4 circle in size. After glue is applied and the spot has been flocked and when the head is dried, can you feel a hard ridge where the patch work was done?
Personally I think it's more work to patch a spot than it is to just flock the whole head...but that is just me.

[Ray (Flock Man)]

This is a good question because many think it'll fill in and be even.

First- what I've learned to do is clean the spot out good and even. This may mean making the spot a bit bigger.

Next- I put an amount of glue that's smaller than the rub and with a pin or toothpick work it out from the center so it works in under the existing flock.

I use a metal probe (made from a paper clip with a handle) I clip the ground to that and then flock. (hand held)

If I use the tray/cabinet type flocker it will fill the spot if you just keep going over the area and tapping the stick to remove excess flock. Once done the repair will look a bit higher than the rest, this is the time to do some toothpick blending.

Once the glue is dry- you can use a small beard trimmer or very fine scissors to trim it down until it's even.
Then depending on how well you've mixed your colors using the mix packs to lighten or darken the base flock mix you should have a smooth transition.

It is a task and takes a lot more effort than reflocking, but I still do it on my own Joes because many times you'll get a head that's perfect other than a tiny rub or a missing beard/ mustache and it's a shame (at least to me) to strip an otherwise great head.
Just know, sometimes it takes hours to get it match and look right.

Thanks
Ray

[traud]

Thanks Ray, you flocker you... ;D

So many Flock jokes and I think I've heard them all