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Raw Liquid Latex dripping from a rubber tree. The best natural glue for tufted rugs.

Choosing the Perfect Glue for Tufted Rugs: Synthetic vs. Natural Rubber Latex

When it comes to rug making there is one glue that takes the top spot - Liquid Latex. Latex is the most commonly used adhesive for sealing hand-tufted rugs and...
Carpentry Tools Rug Tufting Frame Build

Top 5 Things to Consider When Designing a Tufting Frame

A tufting frame is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your tufting set up. A great frame will hold your fabric super tight as your tufting machine...
Rug Tufting Funny Safety Caution Signs

The Essential Guide to Safe Tufting

If you want to get tufting rugs at home, the first step is to learn how to operate a tufting gun safely. Tufting guns are complex electrical machinery that are...
Sewing Machine Oil for Tufting Guns

Busting the Myth: Why Sewing Machine Oil is Great for Tufting Guns

Ever heard the whispers that sewing machine oil and tufting guns are a no-go? Get ready for the truth about why your tufting machine actually craves oil! Your tufting machine...
Collection of different rug piles high, medium, low and shaggy tufted rugs

Demystifying Tufting Piles: Low, High, and Shaggy Tufts

If you’re interested in rug tufting you might have come across the word ‘pile’. The pile you create will totally influence the look and feel of your rug so it’s...
Rug Tufting Cut Pile and Loop Pile Diagram

Tufting Cut Pile vs. Loop Pile: What's the Difference?

One of the first decisions you’ll make as a tufter is whether you want to create cut-pile or loop-pile tufts. It's vital to understand the differences between cut and loop...
AK-I Rug Tufting Machine UK Flag

The Ultimate Guide to Tufting Supplies in the UK

Feeling overwhelmed by the different tools and materials you’ll need to start making rugs? You’re not alone. The web is littered with conflicting information about what fabrics you’ll need, which...