RUG TUFTING TECHNIQUE: how to create clean lines with sculpting, shearing, & other tips

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  • čas přidán 20. 05. 2024
  • In this video, we'll go through different techniques to get clean and crisp finished rugs using steps like sculpting and shearing ✨
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    🎬 TIMESTAMPS
    2:10 Intro to sculpting with carpet clippers
    5:24 Sculpting Demo
    7:15 Choosing a tufting direction
    9:25 Intro to shearing
    10:18 Using a shearing platform
    11:31 Defining lines with clippers & scissors
    12:44 Finished results
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Komentáře • 170

  • @GalaGrinsArt
    @GalaGrinsArt Před 2 lety +131

    Me, who has never made a rug or even interacted with yarn: "This is some quality content right here. "

  • @abyss-lf6ez
    @abyss-lf6ez Před 2 lety +32

    I've only made a few rugs so far and I had wondered why my lettering wasn't as crisp as others that I've seen. I think sculpting will definitely take my rugs to the next level. Great video.

  • @jamiebrands2671
    @jamiebrands2671 Před 2 lety

    I love your video's! It helped me a lot during tufting! Streaming a lot of your video's on the television here in Holland during tuft breaks for tips. Thank you so much!!! 🥰

  • @brittanycoyne7518
    @brittanycoyne7518 Před 2 lety +13

    AJ, I just want you to know that I have followed every single tip and trick you have posted and I was sooo ready when my tufting kit arrived ! I want to thank you so much ! I’m on rug 5 and getting Better each time , because of you ! Wooo Hoooo !

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Před 2 lety +1

      Love to hear it!! So happy for you!

  • @condjr9979
    @condjr9979 Před 2 lety +2

    all your tips and vids have helped made starting out so easy! keep up the great work

  • @user-gb1jv3bq5l
    @user-gb1jv3bq5l Před rokem

    Very nice. And thank you for the info about sculpting before doing back ground. And also going in one direction. That makes so much sense.

  • @kerriebishop7326
    @kerriebishop7326 Před 5 měsíci

    The carving technique tips helped me SO much. Seriously, my rug looked 10x better. Thank you!

  • @eduardoimianosky4257
    @eduardoimianosky4257 Před 2 lety

    wow! I really love your rugs, thank you so much for teaching your technique!!

  • @davidlasola6560
    @davidlasola6560 Před 2 lety

    I am from Egypt 🇪🇬
    Can't found words to thanking 🙏 you
    really greatest work helpful videos
    Thank you so much 💓 💗

  • @meezchef
    @meezchef Před 2 lety +3

    Ok but that sheering guard thing would be an absolute game changer 🤩

  • @kerrynfw
    @kerrynfw Před 2 lety

    Yay, Thanks so much AJ, that is so helpful. And will definitely be investing in a platform and rug shaping clippers.

  • @johannacruz3609
    @johannacruz3609 Před rokem

    I started Tufting for the first time omg you make this look soo easy 😮 my lines are everywhere 🤦‍♀️ beautiful rugs.

  • @silvinasalassa4254
    @silvinasalassa4254 Před 2 lety

    this is the video i was waiting for !!!! Thanks a lot ❤️

  • @tuftingberlin
    @tuftingberlin Před 10 měsíci

    really appreciate your content, thank you for all the hard work you've put into making these videos :)

  • @haliiims
    @haliiims Před 2 lety +1

    Exactly what I need! I’ve been winging it but I finally decided to put the tools down and watch a couple of videos to avoid silly mistakes 😅
    On that note, May you share the video for patching up tears (party why I’m here; decided I should learn how to use the shears and not just resort to the toxic mentality of I can figure it out when the information is already out there and accessible😅)
    Thank you for this 🤗

  • @MariaGTexas
    @MariaGTexas Před 2 lety

    Beautiful work and great explanation. 🌺

  • @indicamberr
    @indicamberr Před 2 lety

    These rugs are so freaking cute and the work is just stunning!

  • @toiasadler4438
    @toiasadler4438 Před 2 lety

    I love it!!! I can see the difference in your rugs and its beautiful

  • @maryecho9215
    @maryecho9215 Před 2 lety

    I hella noticed the direction of the loops when doing mine with punch needle, so now I try to go all over the place and avoid straight lines entirely. It really does help!

  • @jibaritomaker3570
    @jibaritomaker3570 Před rokem

    Great tutorial, even an old guy like me can follow, keep up the great work.

  • @march7121
    @march7121 Před 2 lety

    You're amazing. Srsly. You're big big big help 💕 Consider you a big part of my success.

  • @krystlebrown417
    @krystlebrown417 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing, this video was helpful.

  • @buddhatx9438
    @buddhatx9438 Před 2 lety

    Thanks again AJ 🙏🏽

  • @MissterBest
    @MissterBest Před rokem

    You rock. Thanks for the vid.

  • @Sbregher
    @Sbregher Před rokem

    Another great video! Thanks much!

  • @missysmith6299
    @missysmith6299 Před rokem

    Beautiful work.

  • @OmTherapist
    @OmTherapist Před 2 lety +9

    I’m just getting started on my journey and I’ve found your page to be invaluable. Thank you for sharing your creativity with the world! 💚

    • @ej7159
      @ej7159 Před 2 lety

      Same! She’s amazing

  • @meliibellyxo
    @meliibellyxo Před 2 lety

    I agree these carpet clippers are a GAME CHANGER! My question is, how do you oil them? where exactly do you distribute it?

  • @abimbolabello5419
    @abimbolabello5419 Před 2 lety

    Great vid! 💜

  • @BigfloXOXO
    @BigfloXOXO Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for all your videos!! They’re helping me a ton as I start ❤️.

  • @naterciabarreto7287
    @naterciabarreto7287 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the great video. Can you also do the scoping with a loop pile carpet?

  • @houstonstrong2681
    @houstonstrong2681 Před 2 lety

    Very informative 🤘🏽🤘🏽💯

  • @Hasun63
    @Hasun63 Před 2 lety

    Love your content but was curious on your backing techniques.I’ve seen your backing techniques with the waterfall edge but with the rugs and this video it looks different would you be able to give us tips on how to get the backing that looks as professional as yours?

  • @cln8332
    @cln8332 Před rokem

    LOVE your videos and your work! If I didn't know to buy yarn on the spools/cones in the first place, any leads on a machine that helps with winding skeins onto cones? I can find machines that wind skeins into cakes, but not onto cones. Local yarn stores were not helpful. I envy your perfect wall of cones!!

  • @suki_channel
    @suki_channel Před rokem

    doggy approves!!💯😍

  • @lynnejakins9989
    @lynnejakins9989 Před 2 lety

    Really neat and beautifully done. Question unrelated is it possible to make a rug out of squares and then join them together like a patchwork and then do the finishing , glue backing etc

  • @j.rrichier6098
    @j.rrichier6098 Před rokem +1

    Sou inscrito e amo as suas especificações! Estou estudando com vc para adquirir uma máquina.

  • @Adam_11180
    @Adam_11180 Před 2 lety

    لا افهم اللغة الانجليزية....لكن أشعق عملك...متقن وراءع ...👍👍

  • @Purpabary
    @Purpabary Před 2 lety

    Those clippers are also dog grooming clippers their on Amazon as well. They are amazing!

  • @jimsilva3920
    @jimsilva3920 Před 2 lety

    Nice work

  • @faelalune
    @faelalune Před 2 lety +6

    If you haven't tried them already, I highly recommend spring-loaded scissors! They've been a huge game-changer for me when I have to cut out loads of fabric.

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you for this suggestion! I just bought some today because of you 💓

  • @bsummers1386
    @bsummers1386 Před 2 lety +31

    If anyone in the comments who can’t afford tuft the world clippers, the exact same ones are on Amazon, same look, same color and specs, adjustable speeds. It’s literally the same product.😩
    They were called “dream reach pet grooming clippers”. Less than 60 bucks!

    • @hesh2439
      @hesh2439 Před 2 lety

      they’re $157 australian dollars for me 💀

    • @bsummers1386
      @bsummers1386 Před 2 lety +1

      @@hesh2439 oh no I’m sorry I’m in the US:(

    • @kingpremo2341
      @kingpremo2341 Před 2 lety +1

      thank you for this comment!!! now just the platform for the big shears!

    • @pizzac0re
      @pizzac0re Před 2 lety

      omg thank you lol

  • @MariaGarcia-pw7yb
    @MariaGarcia-pw7yb Před 2 lety

    Can you make a video of you using the yarn winder and how to properly use it

  • @LD-dv3qh
    @LD-dv3qh Před 2 lety

    Thank u for this!!!

  • @kharasammy123
    @kharasammy123 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey AJ what a great video thanks so much for the useful tips! I went to the sponsor’s website to try and purchase one of those shear leveling platforms as that seems game changing but could not find it anywhere on their website. Please tell me how can one acquire such a magnificent tool?
    Thank you!

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Před 2 lety +1

      They should be posting it to the site very soon!

  • @bryanredd9460
    @bryanredd9460 Před 2 lety +3

    Your backing looks very clean. Any chance you can show your process/ materials for finishing the backing? 🙏🏽

    • @toiasadler4438
      @toiasadler4438 Před 2 lety

      Idk if you already found it or not but she has her backing and finishing video on he page

    • @danielabellucci6751
      @danielabellucci6751 Před 2 lety

      @@toiasadler4438 but she uses a different backing

  • @brunochinshianchangrodrigu1852

    Hi! I'm new in this, i want to ask you, what kind of tufting gun do you recommend? 🙌🏾

  • @galloabc
    @galloabc Před 2 lety

    Hallo, can i ask you where you buy the Yarn?
    Thanks a lot 🙂

  • @Maunt97
    @Maunt97 Před rokem

    Can you please show me how you setup your yarn? Are they on cones? Or did you cake them?

  • @yejidebunche481
    @yejidebunche481 Před rokem

    Hi AJ, during 0:09 you are loading your yarn on a holder. Where can I get that holder from?

  • @tatjanareithofer1403
    @tatjanareithofer1403 Před 7 měsíci

    I completed tufting a rug and I wanted to use my shears to sculpt. Is it considered too late to sculpt my rug?

  • @conorkirkwood3835
    @conorkirkwood3835 Před 11 dny

    Hey do you fill each section before shaving or would you do the outline then shave then fill then shave again?

  • @graciemac6303
    @graciemac6303 Před rokem

    Hey AJ! This is an off topic question but here we go....I have a lopped pile area rug and I need a tufted pile...Can I just cut the loops to make the tufts? (this is a store bought rug) Thanks!!

  • @Syeda.83
    @Syeda.83 Před 2 lety

    Hello after completing the rug and backing the rug i noticed there were few placed where was no yarn could you please give some tips on that

  • @bryvncvstrx
    @bryvncvstrx Před rokem

    Are you using the tuft the world shearing guide with that beetro sheep shears in the description

  • @doloreslunes4676
    @doloreslunes4676 Před 2 lety

    Bonjour
    J’aimerais savoir c’est quoi la plaque que vous avez mis sur la tondeuse ? Ou l’acheter merci ?

  • @cv.designz
    @cv.designz Před 2 lety +1

    Am I able to use regular clippers?

  • @jedi1371
    @jedi1371 Před 5 měsíci

    I got those clippers yesterday im.scared to use them theu work way better than my other ones.

  • @kimberlyzickefoose3994
    @kimberlyzickefoose3994 Před 2 lety +1

    😍 I just recently baught the smaller clippers and they're wonderful. I seen you using them in an earlier video and had to get them. scissors were taking to long. I love the tip of using the corner as a guide. I noticed you were holding paper. Is that to cover your work so it's less mess to clean? I hated having to vacuum on previous work so I grab a big piece of cloth and pinned it over my work. Game changer

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Před 2 lety +1

      yeah the paper was meant to guide the yarn away from what was already tufted. I've used masking tape and cardboard, too. Pinning cloth below it is such a good idea!!

  • @arifed4341
    @arifed4341 Před 2 lety +2

    I mainly use a loop pile gun and I've always wondered what's the best way to make my rugs look clean post tufting. What methods would you advise? Sculpting as I go will definitely be incorporated moving onwards!

    • @bsummers1386
      @bsummers1386 Před 2 lety

      I don’t think you can use clippers for a loop pile, they would cut the loops

    • @arifed4341
      @arifed4341 Před 2 lety

      @@bsummers1386 Oh so am I just meant to leave it as it is and focus more on making cleaner lines?

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Před 2 lety +2

      When I use the loop pile, I go through with scissors around lines to cut the loops down a little, or cut any loops that are too long. It’s not super noticeable when you cut some loops here and there

  • @nicoletorres1504
    @nicoletorres1504 Před 2 lety

    LOVE your videos! One question, can you do a video (or link me to a video) of how to do thinner vs thicker lines?
    Like for your "queer" rugs, how did you get such thin lines?

  • @Vivavidastudios
    @Vivavidastudios Před 3 měsíci

    I thought you said "clear rugs" at the beginning of the video. Then I saw them finished and was like that makes way more sense cause how would you be able to see through the rug?

  • @sergiothekidd344
    @sergiothekidd344 Před 2 lety

    Does it matter to sheer before or after glueing ??

  • @meronhailu4085
    @meronhailu4085 Před 2 lety

    Hello Aj...I like your Rugs 💗💓💕❣🖤💜💙💚
    I was looking for Tufting Gun and I couldn't find any here in Ethiopia.
    And am also a bit confused about whether to buy a separate machine or both function machines (cut pile and loop pile together) From online....can you pleaaaaasssss help.....pleassssss🥺

  • @cchai
    @cchai Před 2 lety +3

    I NEED THAT SHEERING PLATFORM

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Před 2 lety

      Tuft the World just posted it in the shop! They just posted it! tuftinggun.com/collections/finishing-tools/products/shearing-guide
      Don’t forget you can use code MAGIC15 to save some money

  • @Jacobr316
    @Jacobr316 Před rokem

    What do you use to oil your clippers??

  • @CaptainTibblezOnMC
    @CaptainTibblezOnMC Před 2 lety

    Do the other clippers you bought before the new ones still work well on sculpting? Like for making your letters and clouds pop from the background?

    • @CaptainTibblezOnMC
      @CaptainTibblezOnMC Před 2 lety

      I bought some that were small and they were too small to cut the yarn 😞😞 but I want my lines to look like your s

  • @jessica-leetang8903
    @jessica-leetang8903 Před 2 lety

    I want to do this so bad, but its so expensive here in Australia to get started

  • @ahmedzentar8365
    @ahmedzentar8365 Před 2 lety

    Hello I'm a beginner what kind of a good weaving gun

  • @sunflowerchild7236
    @sunflowerchild7236 Před rokem

    What guard level is your platform?

  • @CastanedaPhoto
    @CastanedaPhoto Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for showing mask wearing when you use the clippers! I'm trying to get in the better habit of using a mask because those teeny tiny fibers are not good to inhale even without noticing them! Protect those lungs! :) Great advice here when it comes to that fine tuning and attention to detail.

  • @user-rq8eh8uk7u
    @user-rq8eh8uk7u Před 2 lety

    Which shearing platform/guide is compatible with the beetro sheep shears? I can't find one😩😔

  • @tizianaiannuzzi6345
    @tizianaiannuzzi6345 Před 2 lety

    La rosa pecore l'hai modificata tu o si trova così in commercio? Se si dove la posso trovare?

  • @kornchanokjuraitong7879

    What size of yarn do you use?

  • @j.rrichier6098
    @j.rrichier6098 Před rokem +1

    Onde eu compro uma máquina dessa em um site confiável?

  • @carolinarestrepo4753
    @carolinarestrepo4753 Před 2 lety

    Hi! Where do i get the orange shaving machine and the acrylic guide? Thanks

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Před 2 lety

      all tools are linked in the description

  • @bieberhater2010
    @bieberhater2010 Před 2 lety

    so then the background doesn't get sculpted right? my first attempt at sculpting, a few rugs ago, didn't quite go as planned and make the words pop so I think ill try not sculpting the background this time

  • @jamesbell1863
    @jamesbell1863 Před rokem

    I wanna see more loop videos

  • @ogbranc
    @ogbranc Před 2 lety

    Did u say the sheer platform was on tuff the world? I can’t find it on their site:(

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Před 2 lety

      They just posted it! tuftinggun.com/collections/finishing-tools/products/shearing-guide
      Don’t forget you can use code MAGIC15 to save some money 👀

  • @roxannelevesque4814
    @roxannelevesque4814 Před 2 lety

    (sorry for my bad english) Ive juste started to make rug with a ''punch pen'', My question : Can you shave loop punch to make them soft like your? I dont think i get the patience to cut all the loop with cisors ...

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Před 2 lety +1

      You can try! But I have found that it's not easy to shear loops. It might be because I use wool (acrylic might be easier to shear)

  • @jessevvs
    @jessevvs Před 2 lety

    My god I need that shearing guide

  • @Greatlakeskyle.
    @Greatlakeskyle. Před 2 lety +1

    Is there a video I missed showing how you attached that plexiglass like material to your big shears? So that you get a straight, leveled cut all across the surface of the entire rug as a whole?

    • @kellyacosta434
      @kellyacosta434 Před 2 lety

      The one she has is sold by tuft the world, it’s called a shearing guide ! But there are videos out there showing how to DIY them :)

  • @justuskeaton9532
    @justuskeaton9532 Před rokem

    How does it take you to complete 1?

  • @bsummers1386
    @bsummers1386 Před 2 lety +1

    Do they sell the platform on their site?

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Před 2 lety

      They just posted it! tuftinggun.com/collections/finishing-tools/products/shearing-guide
      Don’t forget you can use code MAGIC15 to save some money

  • @kenamayi4107
    @kenamayi4107 Před 2 lety

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @nancylara716
    @nancylara716 Před 7 měsíci

    I notice I leave holes when I remove the gun. What am I doing wrong? I don’t see your rugs with holes and the lines are so close to each other.

  • @jswagg1826
    @jswagg1826 Před 11 měsíci

  • @patsommer4495
    @patsommer4495 Před 2 lety

    Very expert work!
    Consider losing ALL CAPS in gothic script for a more elevated design, less tattoo-ish

  • @jayenicoled
    @jayenicoled Před 2 lety

    Does tuft the world sale the sheer platform?

  • @spooky_zn6
    @spooky_zn6 Před 2 lety

    Where can I buy the shearing platform? It’s not for sale on that website

    • @nisha9227
      @nisha9227 Před 2 lety

      Amazon. They are really called pet clippers.

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Před 2 lety +1

      Tuft the World just posted it to their shop!
      tuftinggun.com/collections/finishing-tools/products/shearing-guide
      Don’t forget you can use code MAGIC15 to save some money 👀

    • @spooky_zn6
      @spooky_zn6 Před 2 lety

      @@AJMAKES137 they were out when I first checked but I got one thanks for the link! I’ve watched all the tufting videos on CZcams and yours were the most helpful.

    • @spooky_zn6
      @spooky_zn6 Před 2 lety

      Ugh I just tried using it and i feel like I messed up my rug. Do you have any tips to make it cut more evenly? I have to go over it several times and it’s still bad.

  • @Pinzu__
    @Pinzu__ Před 2 lety

    I keep putting holes in the fabric what am I doing wrong?

  • @14blond64
    @14blond64 Před 2 lety

    Guys you can get the clippers on Amazon for 59! They are dog clippers that they are reselling

  • @luiscasado1144
    @luiscasado1144 Před rokem +1

    😘😘😘😘

  • @lalalady12341
    @lalalady12341 Před 2 lety

    Could you post a link to the sheering platform? I've seen others use a similar thing but just don't have the time to figure it out.

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Před 2 lety

      They just posted it! tuftinggun.com/collections/finishing-tools/products/shearing-guide
      Don’t forget you can use code MAGIC15 to save some money 👀

  • @louisvuittondonvg9040
    @louisvuittondonvg9040 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Those exact clippers are $50 on Amazon to sell them for $90 is FUCKING INSANEEEEEEEE

    • @Irokoii
      @Irokoii Před 7 měsíci

      i saw them for like 4 bucks on temu

  • @michaelscott5723
    @michaelscott5723 Před 2 lety

    okay i really need that shaving platform please how do i get one… 🥴😩😭

  • @zeky7244
    @zeky7244 Před 2 lety +1

    Can someone please help me! Every time I make a rug the monks cloth starts to show from the front. It isn’t much but it’s very small strands of monks cloth that come out and it is especially noticeable on dark colors. Could someone please give me advice!

    • @sergiosanchez561
      @sergiosanchez561 Před 2 lety

      Maybe try the cloth she is using I heard its alot better than monks cloth

  • @buddhatx9438
    @buddhatx9438 Před 2 lety

    Also what kind of vacuum do you use

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Před 2 lety +1

      I use a Bissel pet vacuum I got from Lowes-works great!

    • @buddhatx9438
      @buddhatx9438 Před 2 lety

      @@AJMAKES137 thank you

  • @boomarie6103
    @boomarie6103 Před 2 lety

    I spent so much money at a fabric store and I think I bought the wrong rug fabric because it keeps ripping! I've been trying to squint at your fabric to make sure I have the same one lol

    • @AJMAKES137
      @AJMAKES137  Před 2 lety

      Yeah fabric is super important to get right. The best option out there is tufting fabric, which you can get online. The cheap alternative is burlap, but that can be prone to tearing sometimes

  • @seanbaltazar4601
    @seanbaltazar4601 Před rokem +1

    Found these razors on amazon for like $60-70