It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it also means buying a new Christmas tree and some ornaments. If you’re looking to save money this holiday season, consider flocking your pre-lit Christmas tree instead.
The good news is that flocking a pre-lit tree will only cost you about $20 and three hours of time. The bad news? You’ll have to wait at least two weeks before hanging ornaments on your new tree.
What is flocking?
Flocking is a process in which tiny fibers are applied to the surface of something to create a velvety texture. It’s used in many places such as carpets, upholstery and even fabric paint. But when it comes to Christmas trees, it’s used as an alternative to traditional lights or tinsel strands.
A pre-lit Christmas tree is one of the easiest ways to decorate your home in a festive way. But, if you’re looking for a way to save money and still have a beautiful tree, flock your pre-lit Christmas tree. Flocking a Christmas tree is an easy alternative to flocking a natural Christmas tree and will add a touch of class to your holiday decorating.
Flocking a pre-lit Christmas tree involves applying flocking material, also known as “flock”, to the entire surface of the artificial tree. The flocking material gives the appearance of snow on the branches of the artificial trees and gives them a more realistic look than they would otherwise have.
Flocking Materials
There are many different types of flock materials available on the market today and all will give you different effects when applied to your fake Christmas trees. The most popular is Polyester: This type of flocking is often referred to as “faux snow” because it looks like real snow when applied over an artificial surface. It comes in a variety of colors including white, blue and pink, so you can choose whichever color suits your needs best. Polyester flocking can be applied by hand or with an airless sprayer, depending on how
If you’re like me and love the look of a pre-lit Christmas tree, but don’t want to spend a ton of money on it, here are some tips for getting the same look for less:
The first thing you’ll notice about pre-lit trees is that they can be pretty expensive. But there are ways around that. One option is to buy a fake Christmas tree and then add lights yourself. To do this, all you need are lights (I used LED rope lights from Amazon), a strand of lights with a plug and socket (I used these from Amazon), and some zip ties or string to hold the lights onto your tree. The trickiest part is figuring out what kind of lights will work best for your needs (color, brightness level, etc.)
Once you have all your supplies ready, attach your strand of lights to each branch with zip ties or string in whatever pattern works best for your room’s decor. You might even want to add some decorations like garland between each branch so they’re not all just hanging there by themselves! This can be really fun if you have kids who want to help out — they can make their own unique designs!