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Creating a flocked drip glue character is a labor-intensive, multi-stage process that blends casting craftsmanship with precise surface finishing.

Phase 1: Master Sculpting & Mold Creation (18-30 Business Days)

The journey begins with a high-resolution digital or physical master sculpt of your character. This master is used to create a flexible silicone rubber mold, essential for capturing deep undercuts and fine details in the PVC cast. A supportive “mother mold” is fabricated. This phase requires meticulous planning to define which areas of the final product will be flocked and which will remain smooth PVC.

Phase 2: Drip Glue Casting of PVC Core

1.Material Prep & Casting:Liquid soft PVC is mixed, de-aerated, and slush-cast into the silicone mold, building up a solid, detailed form as described in our standard drip glue process.

2.Curing & Demolding:The PVC is heat-cured, demolded, and undergoes initial trimming and cleaning. This creates the “raw” detailed character form, ready for surface treatment.

Phase 3: Precision Flocking Application

This is a specialized, controlled environment process:

1.Adhesive Application:A high-tack, clear adhesive is selectively applied only to the areas designated for flocking. This is often done via precise masking and spraying or hand-painting for complex patterns.

2.Flocking Process:The adhesive-coated figure is placed in a flocking booth. Electrostatically charged micro-fibers (nylon, rayon, or cotton)are blown towards it. The charge causes the fibers to align vertically and embed themselves uniformly into the adhesive, creating a dense, plush nap.

3.Curing & Excess Removal:The adhesive is allowed to cure fully, permanently locking the fibers in place. The figure is then gently shaken or air-blown to remove any non-adhered excess fibers.

Phase 4: Hand-Finishing, Detailing & Assembly

Masking Removal: Any protective masks are removed from smooth PVC areas.

Hand-Painting: Critical details on the smooth PVC parts—such as eyes, skin tones, metal effects, and lip color—are meticulously hand-painted by our artists. This step brings the character to life.

Assembly: If the character has multiple parts (e.g., a separate base, weapon), they are assembled at this stage.

Final Sealing: A protective, non-yellowing sealant may be applied over painted areas to ensure longevity.

Phase 5: Stringent Multi-Point Quality Control

Each piece is inspected for: Flock density and uniformity, clean separation between flocked and smooth zones, painting accuracy and cleanliness, structural integrity, and overall aesthetic perfection.

Total Project Timeline: This is a premium, time-intensive product. For a new custom design, the lead time from master sculpt approval to first samples is 100-150 calendar days. Production of an approved batch typically takes 60-90 days, highly dependent on complexity, the number of colors, and flocking area intricacy.

We offer unparalleled creative control to produce a figure that is a perfect representation of your intellectual property or brand vision.

Complete Character Design & Development:

From Concept to 3D: Our artists can develop an original character or adapt your existing 2D/3D assets into an optimized sculpt for this technique.

Pose & Style: Create dynamic action poses, elegant display stances, or cute chibi-style characters.

Strategic Flock Mapping: Collaborate with our designers to strategically plan which texture (flock vs. smooth) is applied to each part of the character (e.g., flocked sweater, smooth leather boots, flocked animal ears, smooth skin).

Advanced Material & Texture Customization:

Flock Fiber Options: Choose from different fiber lengths, densities, and colors to achieve various effects—short velvet-like nap, longer plush fur, or even glitter-infused fibers.

Smooth PVC Finishes: Specify finishes for non-flocked areas: glossy, satin, matte, metallic paint, or translucent effects.

Mixed Media Integration: Incorporate other materials like real fabric accents, metal wire, or epoxy resin for special effects (e.g., clear resin for magical orbs).

Color, Paint, and Functional Customization:

Full-Color Realization: We expertly match any character color palette. The flock color and PVC paint colors are customized to your exact specifications (PMS matching available).

Premium Painting Tiers: Offer Standard (clean cell-shading) or Premium (advanced shading, airbrushing, weathering) painting levels for the smooth PVC areas.

Functional Elements: Design characters as keychains (with embedded loop), phone grips, or with magnetic bases for display. For the sensory toy market, integrate a gentle squeaker inside the PVC core.

Collector-Grade & Brand-Centric Packaging:

Packaging is designed to protect the delicate flocked surface and communicate premium quality:

Form-Fitted Plastic Blister within a Box: The figure is secured in a custom plastic blister that holds it away from the box walls, preventing friction on the flocking. This sits inside a full-color, art-filled cardboard box.

Windowed Display Boxes: High-quality boxes with clear acetate windows that allow immediate viewing without unsealing.

Certificate of Authenticity: Included for limited edition runs.

Special Edition Packaging: Wooden boxes, foil stamping, or specialty inks for ultra-high-end releases.

Retail-Friendly Options: Designed clamshells or boxes that meet shelf-display requirements.

Collaborative, Low-Volume-Friendly Model:

This process is ideal for limited production runs, crowdfunding rewards, and high-end brand collaborations. We work with accessible Minimum Order Quantities that make premium customization feasible for niche projects and established brands alike.

Create a Legendary Tangible Asset

A Drip Glue Soft PVC Character with Flock is not a commodity; it is a flagship product. It commands attention, justifies a higher price point, and creates deep emotional connection through its unique blend of sight and touch. It is the ultimate brand ambassador, collector’s centerpiece, or therapeutic sensory item.

Contact our creative project team today to discuss your character concept, request material swatches and sample kits, or begin a consultation for a detailed project quotation. Let’s collaborate to craft an extraordinary tactile masterpiece that stands apart in the global marketplace.