How to finish the surface of tufted lugs
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This time, I've put together a summary of how to finish the surface of a rug made using a tufting gun after the yarn has been tufted.
There are various finishing methods, but this time we will introduce a finishing method using a carpet trimmer and rug scissors.
Finishing with a carpet trimmer
Basic usage
Do this on a flat surface.
If the rug is curled, it will be difficult to straighten it evenly.
Do not press too hard and move the blade parallel to the lug.
The key here is to not try to cut all at once, but to cut a little at a time.
Carpet Trimmer Guide
If you finish the surface using only clippers, it will inevitably end up with unevenness and it will be difficult to achieve an even finish.
When installing, make sure the blade is parallel to the ground.
Attach the trimmer to the guide and gently press down while cutting.
Cutting from different directions will give you a neater finish.
A trimmer guide will save you time when finishing and will also improve the quality.
Edge processing
After smoothing the surface, smooth the edges.
Hold the clippers at an angle and trim the corners of the rug's edges in small increments.
If you trim too much, the fabric will become visible, so be careful and trim a little at a time.
Treating the surface makes the design stand out more clearly and gives the product a higher quality appearance.
By applying the trimmer, you can also create a three-dimensional effect on the rug like this.
You can use it in this way to make the boundaries between colors clearer or to create texture.
Finishing with scissors
There are two types of scissors available in our store.
It is easier to finish small pieces with scissors.
Rug scissors
The teeth are rounded and wide, and are designed to cut horizontally.
It is useful for cutting the surface yarn.
Rug scissors (straight)
The straight blade is ideal for creating borders and neatly trimming edges of designs.
summary
This time we introduced how to finish the surface after hammering.
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