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Tufting is a textile technique where yarn is punched through a stretched fabric with an electric tufting gun. Stitch by stitch, you build up a fluffy surface, a bit like painting with a very thick brush. The result is a rug or wall piece that can be cut, carved and even sculpted.
How does it work?
- Stretch the cloth: a special backing fabric is pulled tight onto a frame.
- Transfer the design: the design is drawn onto the cloth. You work from the back, so your image appears on the other side.
- Tuft: you guide the gun across the cloth and it places the yarn, line by line.
- Glue and back: glue locks the yarn in place, then a backing goes on.
- Trim: the edges and surface are cut into shape. This is when it starts to look like a finished rug.
Tufting or punch needle?
Both push yarn through fabric. Punch needle is done by hand with a needle: calm, and usually on a smaller scale. Tufting uses an electric gun, which is much faster and works well for larger pieces.
Is it hard?
No, but you do need a short introduction. The gun is powerful and needs guiding. After a few trial lines, most people settle into a rhythm quickly. Simple designs with clear shapes and bold colours work best; fine details and small text are better left for later. Our design tips and rug designer can help you plan.
Try tufting in Berlin
The equipment is expensive and bulky for a first try, so a workshop is the easy way in. Our studio in Prenzlauer Berg has 100+ yarn colours and all materials are included. We take care of the gluing and trimming, and your rug is ready in about 2 weeks.
The Mini (25 × 25 cm, 2.5 hours) is a good first taste, The OG (40 × 30 cm, 3.5 hours) is our most popular, and The Big One (50 × 50 cm, 5 hours) gives you the most room.