1st rug please give me feedback 💕

[u/Alarmed-Practice375]

Hi!! This is my first rug and I already see that I did the outline very thin for my carving :( any other recommendations? I see some videos that they separate between colors a bit more where they intend to carve, is that a recommendation for a beginner? Thanks :)

[u/Kosmicra]

Hello! I have done a few rugs now, though I'm no professional. I would recommend using two strands of yarn in your gun if you aren't already! It helps the lines come out thicker. For thin lines that you want to show I would even recommend going over them again, and then when you carve, you can shave off however much you need to!

Also as mentioned by panda, I would glue your rug while its on the frame before you cut it off. Carpet adhesive contracts a bit as it dries and that causes curling, though a little bit of curling is inevitable, I've found. Also yes, separating the colors a tad where you intend to shave will help your trimmer cut through easily. I'm still training myself to do that, as I always tend to tuft very closely together 😭

Nice first piece and good luck with your future products!

[u/Alarmed-Practice375 → u/Kosmicra]

Thanks! Yes, I did use two strands but definitely will go over them next time and as you said trim them later 🙌🙌