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Tufting Collection list

Tufting Machines - Tufting guns

Yarn for tufting and punch needle

Tufting cloth and monks cloth

Shearing, trimming and carving

Other

A tuftinggun

Pick your tufting machine

Pick the best machine for you! Are you a beginner or an advanced tufter? Our all time favourite is the AK-I cut pile machine, which is by far the most popular one.
Are you determined to have both cut and loop in one machine? We have that too!
Are you looking to make higher piles than 20 mm, then go for a pneumatic machine. You can go upto 7 cm!

A tufting frame

Built your tufting set up

For tufting you will need a solid tufting setup with a tufting frame. Building a tufting frame doesnt need to be hard. The most important thing is that it doesn''t wobble, you need to be able to lean on it. Think about a contruction that leans on the wall. Carpet grippers are ideal for stretching your cloth.
Find all our tips and how to 's on the manual page.

Make rugs

Make custom rugs

.... or really, anything else fluffy.
Whether you are an artist, a hobbyist or just the ultimate best friend who is looking for the perfect gift. How cool is it to make a rug yourself?!
Tufting doesnt have to be difficult. Be sure to follow the basic steps from our manual pages and let your creativity guide you.

Tufting a Tesla rug with a tuftinggun

But....What is Tufting?

Tufting is, just like hooking and weaving a method of rug making. It is super fun to do!

What is a tufting gun?

A tufting gun is a machine used for rug making, kind of like a sewing machine.

What do you need for tufting?

A tufting gun, primairy backing, a frame, yarn, latex glue and secondary backing

Testimonials

The tufting blog

Learn everything about tufting

Are tufting guns loud?

Tufting guns are a commonly used tool in the process of making carpets and rugs, and they are known for the loud noises they make when in use. Tufting guns work by using a needle to punch yarn or thread through a backing material, such as canvas or fabric, to create the pile or surface of the rug. The needle is moved up and down rapidly by a motor, and this movement, combined with the force of the needle punching through the backing material, produces a loud noise. The noise of a tufting gun...

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How to advertise your tufting artwork

There are many ways to advertise your artwork, including: Creating a website or blog to showcase your work and provide information about yourself and your art. This can be a great way to reach potential buyers and collectors. Using social media to promote your tufting work. This can include posting images of your art, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of your process, and engaging with other artists and potential buyers on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Participating in art fairs and exhibitions. This can be a great way to get your work in front of...

calendar_today Feb 23, 2023

The most expensive rugs in the world

Rugs are considered a vast luxury when purchased from premium sellers. When discussing expensive rugs, Persian rugs often come to mind. The craftsmanship of rugs is an art form preserved for thousands of years in Iran. Rugs are considered historic pieces of art and can sell for millions of dollars. Read on to learn about the most expensive rugs in the world today. Clark Sickle-Leaf Carpet Source: claremontrug.com This beautiful carpet is a 17th-century antique carpet from Persia. It sold for the record-breaking amount of $33.7 million. The piece is known for...

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Popular tufting designs

Tufting is the biggest rug-related TikTok phenomenon around. It involves using a heavy-duty tufting gun to shoot needles into a fabric to create unique and fluffy designs. Tufting became hugely popular during lockdown, a time when people were investing more time into creative DIY projects. This article will show you some of the popular types of rugs that people make with the tufting technique. You will be able to use these designs as inspiration for your next rug! Sneakers Source: Etsy seller IndianRugArt Sneaker rugs are a great way to represent...

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Tips and tricks for beginner rug tufters

Before anything else, we have to understand what rug tufting really is first. So basically, rug tufting is a unique art where one passes a thread through a primary base material, which in this case is a rug. You can make anything you want, which means that you will be only limited to your imagination. It is also worth noting that tufting can also be used on pillows, clothing, and on art pieces. Now that you have a basic understanding what rug tufting, how are you supposed to go about it as a beginner?...

calendar_today Feb 16, 2022

Comparing backing fabrics

If you are a rug tufting enthusiast or you own a rug tufting business, then you know the importance of using the right materials to create high-quality rugs that will last a long time. There are many different options you can choose from for the backing fabric of a rug. In this article, we will compare the different options available to you so that you can decide which is best for your rug tufting creations. Primary backing fabric Primary backing fabric is the industry standard material for rug tufting. It is a professional quality...

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