タフティングラグの表面の仕上げ方法 - RUGMATAG

How to finish the surface of tufted lugs

Hello. We are Tufting studio & shop RUGMATAG, which runs a tufting workshop and a shop specializing in equipment and supplies in Morinomiya, Osaka.

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.

How to finish using a carpet trimmer

Basic usage

Do this on a flat surface.

If the rug is curled, it will be difficult to straighten it evenly.

A trimmer with distinctive blue and orange grips is seen being used on a colorful rug.

Do not press too hard, but move the blade parallel to the lug.

The key here is to not try to mow all at once, but to mow little by little.

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.

A trimmer with distinctive blue and orange grips is seen being used on a colorful rug.
By attaching the carpet trimmer guide sold in our store, anyone can easily smooth the surface evenly.
A trimmer with blue and orange grips is shown in use on a clear acrylic panel.

When installing, make sure the blade is parallel to the ground.

A trimmer with distinctive blue and orange grips is seen being used on a colorful rug.

Attach the trimmer to the guide and press lightly while mowing.

Mow from different directions for a neater finish.

Using a trimmer guide will save you time when finishing and greatly improve the quality.

Edge processing

After smoothing the surface, smooth the edges.

The surface of a blue and purple rug is being smoothed with an electric trimmer.

Hold the clippers at an angle and trim the corners of the rug's edges in small amounts.

If you cut too much at this point, the fabric will become visible, so be careful and work a little at a time.

Comparison of a rug before and after trimming. On the left is the "before" when the orange and purple fur was long, and on the right is the "after" when the blue and purple fur was trimmed.

Treating the surface makes the design stand out more clearly and makes it appear higher quality.

The surface of a blue and purple rug is being smoothed with an electric trimmer.

By using a trimmer, you can also create a three-dimensional look for the rug like this.

You can use it in this way to make the boundaries between colors clearer or to create unevenness.

Finishing with scissors

Two pairs of scissors are placed on a pink and orange tufted rug: on the left are yellow-handled curved-blade scissors, on the right are blue-handled straight-blade scissors.

There are two types of scissors available in our store.

It is easier to finish small pieces using scissors.

Rug Scissors

A hand holds a pair of yellow handled curved blade scissors on a pink and orange tufted rug.

The teeth are rounded and wide, and are designed to cut horizontally.

It is useful for cutting the surface yarn.

A hand holds a pair of blue-handled straight-bladed scissors on a colorful tufted rug."

Rug Scissors (Straight)

The straight blade is ideal for creating lines along design boundaries and neatly trimming edges.

summary

This time we will introduce how to finish the surface after casting.

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