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Things to consider when designing a rug

Althoug rugmaking offer you tons of possibilities to design your dreams there are a few aspects that are good to consider before you start making your designs. Color availability You are often limited to a selection of colors. Althoug any color can be tailor made, this is not always everyones price range. It can be fun to start off with a color combination and design from this perspective. Some color combinations work surprisingly well and it doesn't always matter that a part of your design does not match the color that that specific item...

calendar_today Jan 02, 2021

How much should I charge for my tufted rugs?

Tufting has become a booming business and so many artists have started offering custom rugs. Are you also thinking about selling your rugs? How much will you charge for it? Pricing your rug is different from making rugs and its not everyones speciality nor hobby. Here is a quick guide on what to charge and where to sell. The better you understand how the hand tufted rug market works and where your rug fits into this picture. Just like any other product, hand tufted rugs are priced according to certain criteria such as your resume,...

calendar_today Jan 02, 2021

5 essential differences between zq and td or ak tufting guns

Many people have a hard time deciding what tufting gun best feeds their needs. Besides the most obvious reason (Cut or loop tufting) there are several other essential differences in between the tufting guns. 1. Design The first thing you notice is ofcourse the design. It can be stated that the ZQ guns have a better finish and less exposed wires and movable parts. This decreases the risk of accidents and in my opinion gives it a better look and feel. 2. Speed control The TD or AK (blue) tufting guns have a speed...

calendar_today Dec 21, 2020

What is “high quality wool”?

Wool is a natural fiber. It has a structure that, unlike most synthetic fibers, tends to shed and frizz. This goes up for all wool yarns. The spinning proces will help reduce this shedding. High quality wool yarn is therefore always subjected to an extensive spinning process, especially when the purpose of this product is rug yarn. Natural shedding will only become visible over time. It will gradually subside within the first few months. When you are buying or tufting a rug, it is therefore important to make sure that the yarn was properly...

calendar_today Dec 15, 2020

What makes a good tufting cloth

Overtime I have tried various types of fabric for tufting. Why is it that only certain types of tufting cloth work for a tufting gun? Take into account: You need an even weave, which means that the cloth is made out of tiny square holes, perfectly lined up. No rectangles or different sizes of squares. The thread should be woven thus able to slide a bit to make place for the yarn when it gets pushed through. A tufting gun has quite a large needle thus the holes need to be big enough to...

calendar_today Dec 13, 2020

Colors for your rugs

Rugs add color to your interior Although furniture stores show all kinds of cheerfully colored seating furniture, in practice most sofas and armchairs are bought in black. Then the floor almost begs for an exciting color to give an interior the necessary swung. And rugs have the widest color spectrum of all types of floor covering. Sky blue, purple, Ferrari red, corn yellow or apple green? Nothing is too much for a tufted rug!Rug manufacturers follow home fashion closely - literally - and release new colors very regularly. The newest trend colors aqua, fuchsia...

calendar_today Dec 11, 2020