Flocking off today..

[bmyers]

I am hastily finishing up a box (in a box) for my dad for dad’s day. He collects black powdered guns and I thought I’d make him a nice case for his new revolver.

I got some flocking, flocking adhesive, and the flocking pump for Woodcraft. The directions say to let it sit for 10-15 HOURS before you reclaim the excess flocking and call it done.
Question: I live in Arizona. If you spit on the pavement right now, it’ll evaporate before it even hits the ground. Do I really need to wait the full 15 hours in an arid environment such as AZ? I need to speed this project along if at all possible.

Anyone have experience on this one? Last time I flocked was in Jr. High. We let it sit over night there because we could but I’m trying to cut corners here.

Thanks,
Bill

[drumpriest]

I imagine that it would dry faster, but I've no real idea how much faster. You run the risk of losing too much of the flocking material.

[Ken Massingale]

Dunno,Bill. I hurried one and shook the excess out after 10 hours of summer heat. Bad decision!
However, I am in humid South Carolina.

Here is something from Donjer's web site:

Once you have applied sufficient fibers set aside your project to dry for approximately 10 to 15 hours before you remove excess fibers. If you need to reclaim some of the fibers before this drying process is completed you may turn the project upside down to allow the excess to fall off. Do not tap or shake the project at this time as this may dislodge fibers that are sitting in wet adhesive. It is possible to speed up the initial drying time with a heat lamp. It will now take approx. 7 hours depending on your environment. TAKE CARE TO KEEP THE HEAT LAMP AT LEAST 18" AWAY FROM THE FIBERS. DO NOT USE A HEAT LAMP WITH A BLOWER.
IMPORTANT—While the adhesive is dried at this point (10 to 15 hours) it will take 72 hours to 1 week for it to cure completely. Some care should be taken in handling during this time.

[bmyers]

Boy do I have a heat lamp!! It runs on hydrogen, it feels about 18" away at times. I'll go let the box cook in the sun for 6-7 hours.

Didn't think to look at the website for more info, duh.


Thanks!!
Bill