How to make snow from wash powders
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Janet Pizaro on Dec 14, 2015would potato flakes work?Helpful Reply
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Katrina Warren on Dec 14, 2015@porttawney Here's a link I found on google that tells you how to make it using grated bars of Ivory soap. http://craftthyme.com/2010/11/soap-tree-flocking/Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Dec 16, 2015I would just go to the craft store and buy some spray "flocking" and take the tree outside and spray it!Helpful Reply
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Barbara on Dec 16, 2015My grandmother used to 'snow' her windows with Glass Wax, went on pink and dried to white once dry. They stopped making this also and I miss putting the stencils on the windows and sponging the wax for snowmen and trees, stars, etc. It also did a great job on cleaning the windows once the holidays were over! Some of these 'old fashioned' products worked better, were more economical and had multi-use options. I can't add to the others options, but I think the potato flakes idea is a possibility!Helpful Reply
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Janie on Dec 16, 2015Shaving cream is another way to "flock" the tree. Several links on the web. Here is one that defines 3 ways; soap flakes (2C only), shaving cream and desiccated coconut flakes! http://blog.balsamhill.com/2013/12/how-to-flock-a-christmas-tree-an-expert-guide-to-decorating-with-artificial-snow/Helpful Reply
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Porttawney on Dec 17, 2015Thanks all.. I figured out the problem, you have to use pure soap powders with no phosphates...I found a brand ( cheap ) at dollar General called FOCA. used really hot water to start and a hand mixer. I added powder little at a time and kept mixing until no longer grainy ...then added shaving cream and beat in with mixer to consistency of thick paste. I spread it liberly on each branch to look like fresh fallen snow then sprinkled lightly with glitter. I am unable to send picture but suffice to say it is the most beautiful tree to pretty to put ornaments on...so I just used pine cones tipped with white spray paint and a little glitter. also used the ice blue icecicle lights instead of string lights.Helpful Reply
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