Flocking and methods of making same

1 . A flocking method, comprising:

applying a first glue emulsion onto an item;

applying one or more layers of flocking material onto the first glue emulsion;

applying one of: a second glue emulsion or an acrylic substance, over the one or more layers of flocking material; and

oven curing the item, the first glue emulsion, the one or more layers of flocking material and the second glue emulsion or the acrylic substance within a range of 50° C. to 60° C. for a time of 30 to 60 minutes;

wherein a first nozzle configured to apply the one or more layers of flocking material has a first diameter;

a second nozzle configured to apply the second glue emulsion or the acrylic substance has a second diameter; and

the second diameter is greater than the first diameter; and

wherein the item comprises a wreath or one or more branches of an artificial tree or natural tree.

2 . The flocking method of claim 1 , further comprising:

adding one or more pigments, one or more decorative materials, or a combination thereof, to one of: the second glue emulsion or the acrylic substance before applying the second glue emulsion or the acrylic substance to the item.

3 . The flocking method of claim 1 , wherein the flocking material comprises fine paper, pulp, reclaimed vine waste, or cotton particles.

4 . The flocking method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more layers of flocking material comprises polyethylene terephthalate flakes, synthetic fibers, or organic fibers.

5 . The flocking method of claim 2 , further comprising:

adding one or more pigments to one of: the second glue emulsion or the acrylic substance before applying second glue emulsion or the acrylic substance to the item;

wherein the one or more pigments comprise a photochromic or thermochromic ink.

6 . The flocking method of claim 1 , further comprising:

adding a plurality of glitters comprising different colors and sizes to one of: the second glue emulsion or the acrylic substance before applying second glue emulsion or the acrylic substance to the item.

7 . The flocking method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first glue emulsion and the second glue emulsion or the acrylic substance further comprises at least one bead.

8 . A flocking method, comprising:

applying a first glue emulsion onto an item;

applying a first layer of flocking material onto the item;

applying a second glue emulsion over the one or more layers of flocking material; and

oven curing the item, the first glue emulsion, the first layer, and the second glue emulsion within a range of 50° C. to 60° C. for a time of 30 to 60 minutes;

wherein a first nozzle configured to apply the first layer of flocking material has a first diameter;

a second nozzle configured to apply the second glue emulsion has a second diameter; and

the second diameter is greater than the first diameter; and

wherein the item comprises a wreath or one or more branches of an artificial tree or natural tree.

9 . The flocking method of claim 8 , further comprising:

adding one or more pigments, one or more decorative materials, or a combination thereof, to the second glue emulsion.

10 . The flocking method of claim 8 , wherein the flocking material comprises fine paper, pulp, reclaimed vine waste, or cotton particles.

11 . The flocking method of claim 8 , further comprising:

applying a second layer of flocking material onto the item.

12 . The flocking method of claim 11 , further comprising:

applying a third glue emulsion over the second layer of flocking material.

13 . The flocking method of claim 12 , further comprising:

applying an acrylic substance to the third glue emulsion.

14 . The flocking method of claim 8 , wherein the first layer of flocking material comprises polyethylene terephthalate flakes, synthetic fibers, or organic fibers.

15 . The flocking method of claim 9 , further comprising:

adding one or more pigments to the second glue emulsion before applying the second glue emulsion to the item;

wherein the one or more pigments comprise a photochromic or thermochromic ink.

16 . The flocking method of claim 8 , further comprising:

adding a plurality of glitters comprising different colors and sizes to the second glue emulsion before applying the second glue emulsion to the item.

17 . The flocking method of claim 8 , wherein at least one of the first glue emulsion and the second glue emulsion further comprises at least one bead.

18 . A flocking method, comprising:

applying a first glue emulsion onto an item;

applying one or more layers of flocking material onto the first glue emulsion;

applying one of: a second glue emulsion or an acrylic substance, over the one or more layers of flocking material; and

oven curing the item, the first glue emulsion, the one or more layers of flocking material and the second glue emulsion or the acrylic substance within a range of 50° C. to 60° C. for a time of 30 to 60 minutes;

wherein a first nozzle configured to apply the one or more layers of flocking material has a first diameter;

a second nozzle configured to apply the second glue emulsion or the acrylic substance has a second diameter; and

the second diameter is greater than the first diameter.

19 . A flocking method, comprising:

applying a first glue emulsion onto an item;

applying a first layer of flocking material onto the item; and

applying a second glue emulsion over the one or more layers of flocking material;

wherein a first nozzle configured to apply the first layer of flocking material has a first diameter;

a second nozzle configured to apply the second glue emulsion has a second diameter; and

the second diameter is greater than the first diameter; and

wherein the item comprises a wreath or one or more branches of an artificial tree or natural tree.