Artificial Christmas Tree

What to know before getting an Artificial Christmas Tree?

If you have the will and a whole day (or two) to yourself, you could make your Artificial Xmas Tree to have a beautiful snowy and frosted look. There's nothing tricky to turn a fake Christmas tree into a DIY flocked Christmas tree.

Before we start with easy step-by-step tutorial and bonus tips, let's dive into some Q&As:

What is Artificial Christmas tree?

Artificial Christmas trees were developed in Germany during the 19th century and later became popular in the United States. The first Artificial Christmas trees, created by Addis Brush Company in 1930s, was made largely from brush bristles.

Today, most artificial Christmas trees are made from PVC plastic and Polyethylene (PE). PVC trees are fire-retardant but not fire-resistant. PE needles looks more real if you look closely than PVC ones, so PE costs more.

I am just not sure if I want a plain tree the next year? Can I remove the flocking the following year?

Yes and No. It might take much of painstaking effort for removing the flocking the next year if you want it in a hypothetical way. It is much more normal for some shedding, but much of them sticks to the foliage pretty well. Thus it would be definitely tricky to pull it off. If you don't intend to keep your tree white, I probably don't suggest to flock it.

A Real Xmas Tree or A Faux Tree?

Do you know why most potted Christmas trees are dead by spring? The dormancy period of traditional evergreens was destroyed. Do you ever get annoyed about all the mess and mainenance a real tree requires? A lifelike artificial tree got you covered! They are totally mess free, with ease of setup, sturdy stand and aesthetics as well as how easy it is to light. Polyethylene (PE) needles are more lookalikes (especially up close) than PVC (polyvinyl chloride) ones, therefore PE costs more.

For Artificial Christmas trees, you could use them year after year instead of a plant with needle shedding after the holidays.

How do you flock a christmas tree?

Supplies:

A Real or Artificial Christmas Tree

Flocking Powder - A real one will give you a fabulous snowy texture

Goggles, gloves and a mask to protect yourself when applying the flock

A Spray Bottle of Water

Step 1: Prep Workplace

Be sure to protect the base of tree with plastic sheetng and cover the floor beneath the tree with a tarp or dropcloth before you start. 

Step 2: Fluff Branches

It doesn't look that artificial if eveything is already assembled and all of the branches are fluffed. Start working from top to the bottom of your tree.

Step 3: Sift Snow Flock and Mist Occationally

Mist-well section of the tree could make sure the faux snow to sit longer. Being careful not to oversatuate, or a fair-bit of fake snow would loss on your tree.

Slightly mist the top of branches, and apply the flock to the tips of needles. The flock smeared on needles or underside of the branches will make it look more artificial.

Step 4: Let it Dry

According to the size of the tree, it might take 8-24 hours to dry when you finish the flocking. Note: A flocked tree can't get wet again after this otherwise it won't dry.

Tips for Decorating With Potted Christmas Trees

1. Shepherd Artificial Potted Trees and Artificial Topiaries for Outdoors:

Many plants are not a fan of cold, but they won't be impacted by the sudden chill that damages the tissues for fake trees. You could use them the whole year, by placing them in your porch, patio and yard.

2. Give Your Entrance Personality with Petite Potted Christmas Trees:

Small sized, Prelit Xmas trees are also perfect idea to frame your front door and feel instantly rustic festive. They also deserve some plant loves.

3. Give It a Potted Plant Effect!

There is no unnecessary deco to be used for Lush Potted Xmas Trees, which is the natural appearance of tree lies in its rawness.