Flocking is an extremely labor-intensive process. After receiving their base coat and moulding, papers are coated with a patterned adhesive and then flocked with a powdery rayon in a slough that resembles something a gold miner might have used. In the old days, sticks were used to agitate the tarpaulin beneath the paper to ensure proper coverage as the flock was shaken through a sieve above. It takes about two days for the glue to dry. Photo 6 of 15 in Cole & Son Factory Tour by Shonquis Moreno

Cole & Son Factory Tour

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Flocking is an extremely labor-intensive process. After receiving their base coat and moulding, papers are coated with a patterned adhesive and then flocked with a powdery rayon in a slough that resembles something a gold miner might have used. In the old days, sticks were used to agitate the tarpaulin beneath the paper to ensure proper coverage as the flock was shaken through a sieve above. It takes about two days for the glue to dry.