Does anyone know the name for the powder used in making box's?

Question

Im looking for the name of the powder used to give the inside of a box once glued in a velvet look. I used this stuff in high school wood shop about 20 years ago. Spread glue put powder in shake and done. looks like velvet and in powder form.

Answer 1

I found this site that sells the flocking fibers & also gives detailed instructions:

http://www.craftflocking.com/?gclid=CPy9za6nsY0CFRaqIgodr1Kbsg

Answer 2

It is called "flock" and the coating is "flocking". I've used it for model railroading, and also on model cars.

Here is a link to the American Flock Association: http://www.flocking.org/what.htm

Here is a link to flocking supplies: http://www.craftflocking.com/

Good Luck !!