jewelry boxes

[Bo88by]

I'm building jewelry boxes for the first time and trying to decide whether to line the insides with pieces of adhesive-backed felt or use the glue and flocking approach.  Any suggestions/opinions?

[Enigmatic]

On the few I ever built, I used thin pigskin suede.

[AHill]

I've done it both ways and much prefer self-stick felt. Flocking is very messy, and the loose bits of flocking get everywhere. You probably won't get as thick a coating of flocking compared to the adhesive-backed sheets. The only advantages to flocking are it's cheaper and you get better coverage on the edges. Suede or leather are options. The last jewelry chest I made, I used leather that I cut to size and glued on. I got thin leather sheets from scrap packages sold at Michael's. Much cheaper than buying pre-cut sheets.

[SteveS]

I always get the adhesive backed sheets. I expect they are much more durable than flocked interiors. Many years later I haven't found any delamination problems.

[wood2woodknot]

Flocking has always been a pain for me, and a very finicky process. I never had good results.

The self-stick felt is a snap. If I can't find the right color/texture I make my own - get the regular felt sheets at Hobby Lobby or Michael's, cut to size, and then spray the back with rattle can glue - just a little more involved and need to be careful not to put too much glue on and have it soak through to the front.

[5thumbs]

I made about 5 boxes nearly 10 years ago and used flocking over paint. I found that if you let the box sit for a few days than remove the excess flocking, it seems to hold up pretty well. So far, no complaints form those who got my jewelry boxes - and they're all still in use.

[BrokenOlMarine]

I have had very good results with flocking, by using the proper techniques.

1.  Prime the wood... I use a flat spray paint. Let it dry.
2.  Apply the flocking base, (colored paint) evenly. Use actual flocking base.
3.  Apply the crushed suede flocking* with the applicator, and OVERFLOCK.

*  I do this inside a deep rubbermade tub, the let it dry for 24 hours to insure it's set.  I then tap the underside to knock off loose flocking, then brush the flocking with a soft clean paint brush to remove any remaining loose particles.  Excess flocking can be reused if you keep a cover on the tub as the flocking base dries to keep out the dust and debris from the shop.

   
- a box bottom with the heavily applied flocking applied, drying in the tub.

I have consistently gotten good results.

   

   

   
- the bottom installed in the box, nice even color.  Accents rather than detracts.  The tray has purple heart accent, not flocking. 

[wood2woodknot]

I have had very good results with flocking, by using the proper techniques.

1.  Prime the wood... I use a flat spray paint. Let it dry.
2.  Apply the flocking base, (colored paint) evenly. Use actual flocking base.
3.  Apply the crushed suede flocking* with the applicator, and OVERFLOCK.

*  I do this inside a deep rubbermade tub, the let it dry for 24 hours to insure it's set.  I then tap the underside to knock off loose flocking, then brush the flocking with a soft clean paint brush to remove any remaining loose particles.  Excess flocking can be reused if you keep a cover on the tub as the flocking base dries to keep out the dust and debris from the shop.

- a box bottom with the heavily applied flocking applied, drying in the tub.

I have consistently gotten good results.



- the bottom installed in the box, nice even color.  Accents rather than detracts.  The tray has purple heart accent, not flocking. 

Some of us have the touch; some of us don't. Whatever works for each of us.

[Woodshop]

Personally I like a nice wood interior and don't cover it up.

[Willyou]

What works best for me is velvet, velveteen, or velour fabric  I begin by cutting little panels from thin cardboard to fit the bottom and sides (allow a small amount of space around the edges). I glue the fabric to the cardboard wrapping it around the edges. I then glue the fabric covered panels into the box. This can be tedious, but it provides a neat clean good looking installation.