Sealing models before or after flocking?

[Swan-of-War]

Doth thou seal thine models beforth or afterforth thy hast flocked them?

 

Let the discussion commence

[splinx]

Thou doth thy flock then commence seal with thou finest seal sir.  

[Guest]

Doth thou seal thine models beforth or afterforth thy hast flocked them?

 

Let the discussion commence

Before, and sometimes, also after.

[Swan-of-War]

Are people still doing the glossy and then dull coat method?  Or is that just a hipster thing?

[Chappy]

Are people still doing the glossy and then dull coat method? Or is that just a hipster thing?

Depends. If you are rough on your models, or constantly play on GW's crap Realm of Battle tables, then yeah. Gloss then matte. But if you play on fat mats and whatnot, just a matte coat should do.

[VonVilkee]

I split it gloss before the flock (well static grass in my world), then matte after to help hold it in place.

[Brick Bungalow]

I like to use a special base sealer rather than miniature varnish. Equal parts water and white glue with a splash of matte medium and a drop of dish soap. This sinks into the flock, static grass or whatever else and holds it tight. It's sometimes necessary to distress the surface slightly after its dried to get the right texture. But I think it looks a lot better than shiny flock. 

 

You do need to take care not to use too much because that will upset the initial adhesive your basing materials are sticking to. The idea is just barely dampen the flock on the surface but not the surface itself. I'd also recommend a bit of testing on something you don't care about to get the right result. 

[Last_Bullet]

i always seal before flocking.

[Swan-of-War]

Great, thanks lads!