G1 Flocking?

[skelliebrains]

Does anyone take re-flocking commissions? I’m so bad at it and I have a couple ponies I would pay to have re-flocked by a good craftsperson. Or any tips so it’s almost a seamless transition from new to old flocking?

 

[Tak]

Following, since I’m interested, too.

 

[Skybreeze]

Flocking isn’t easy to do and I wouldn’t recommend for a beginner.

To get the same effect as an original so soft pony you need to do the following:

(First and foremost safety first. Always use flocking in well ventilated areas, wear a mask and protective eyewear, keep your work surface clear of debris and always use caution when working with dangerous materials.)

The so soft does require to be completely de-flocked to have a seamless look otherwise it will always look patchy as the old adhesive and new will have colour variations, especially as both age more down the road.

You need to purchase the flocking at the correct length and colour. (Which is tricky to find.) Then you need to use a static applicator (which require static electricity and can be very very dangerous for those who don’t have experience in using this tool). The static applicator allows the flocking to stand up right like it does on an original so so pony, just using a “flocking gun” doesn’t do this and the flocking lays flat. The latter works but does give the same effect.

This video best shows you the static machines used in model building. Obviously for MLP you would purchase white flocking.

Of course, Blazen Heart Customs in well known in the community for doing beautiful so soft customs.

Leslie Del Toro on Instagram: "So Soft Applejack, feeling glam in her @shimmerlocks hair, will be searching for her forever home at the @ponyfriendsforeverconvention "

297 likes, 14 comments - blazenheartcustoms on October 18, 2021: "So Soft Applejack, feeling glam in her @shimmerlocks hair, will be searching for her forever home at the @ponyfriendsforeverconvention �...".

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[skelliebrains]

Flocking isn’t easy to do and I wouldn’t recommend for a beginner.

To get the same effect as an original so soft pony you need to do the following:

(First and foremost safety first. Always use flocking in well ventilated areas, wear a mask and protective eyewear, keep your work surface clear of debris and always use caution when working with dangerous materials.)

The so soft does require to be completely de-flocked to have a seamless look otherwise it will always look patchy as the old adhesive and new will have colour variations, especially as both age more down the road.

You need to purchase the flocking at the correct length and colour. (Which is tricky to find.) Then you need to use a static applicator (which require static electricity and can be very very dangerous for those who don’t have experience in using this tool). The static applicator allows the flocking to stand up right like it does on an original so so pony, just using a “flocking gun” doesn’t do this and the flocking lays flat. The latter works but does give the same effect.

This video best shows you the static machines used in model building. Obviously for MLP you would purchase white flocking.

Of course, Blazen Heart Customs in well known in the community for doing beautiful so soft customs.

Leslie Del Toro on Instagram: "So Soft Applejack, feeling glam in her @shimmerlocks hair, will be searching for her forever home at the @ponyfriendsforeverconvention "

297 likes, 14 comments - blazenheartcustoms on October 18, 2021: "So Soft Applejack, feeling glam in her @shimmerlocks hair, will be searching for her forever home at the @ponyfriendsforeverconvention �...".

www.instagram.com

Ohhh, that’s good to know, I was following a method I had seen someone do without the static for much smaller projects, so it was by hand with a makeup brush. I didn’t even think about the length of the flocking either! I really appreciate this information!