It works, looks like real snow, I had already set up my tree with lights and ornaments when I decided to flock it...so...I did not use a sifter or apply outside, I used gloved hands and sprinkled it on a few misted branches at a time avoiding the light bulbs as much as possible(unplugged) I sprinkled some on the ornaments as well, Im very pleased with the results, it just took a while..I wore a mask opened the windows and layed sheets under the tree to catch excessive snow which wasn't a lot clean up was easy...I was careful removing the flocking from the bag and placing in a bowl because its very light and powdery, ...I misted the air in the area I was working to keep the flock powder from rising into the air and had my windows open...all is well.