jaxenro Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 (edited) So I wasnt happy with what I had found for rugs/carpets so far as I need some that are at least 36" long for the center section store and I wanted some nice round ones for under the tables. Also I wanted some neoclassical as well as traditional persian designs. So I am experimenting with some printed on velvet designs backed by cotton cross stich fabric If they come out ok am thinking of a carpet store selling high end carpets. this first is a neoclassical design that will be 36" long Some round Turkish designs variations on a theme - three different shapes of the same design Edited September 6 by jaxenro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaV Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 I LOVE the oval one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 They are all great, and I think that's how those itty cigarette premium rugs were done (the hubs won a bunch of them in an auction) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 8 Author Share Posted September 8 (edited) here is the full tutorial probably a little overkill both with how I do it and the tutorial but enjoy I had my designs printed on Celosia Velvet from here after uploading my design https://www.spoonflower.com/artists/designs/new I used the following fabric as a backing (I have a nice red one to back the red rugs above) first I soaked it really hot water and then put it in a 10" hoop pulling all the wrinkles out. After it dried thoroughly (and shrunk tighter) I gave it a thin coat all over of this glue using foam brush and let it dry again. You can tell it is fully dry when the shine goes away then I gave it another coat of glue and pressed the cut out carpet in place and let it dry again all thats left is a pair of sharp scissors (I bought a new pair just for this) and to cut it out and this is how it will eventually look thru the front bay window. I have plans for the shelf unit and floor but those are different threads Edited September 8 by jaxenro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 That most assuredly does NOT look like a miniature! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 8 Author Share Posted September 8 The velvet gives just the right amount of “pile” the glue some stiffness and the thickness is about right so better than I expected and far easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaV Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 On 9/8/2024 at 10:29 AM, jaxenro said: here is the full tutorial probably a little overkill both with how I do it and the tutorial but enjoy I had my designs printed on Celosia Velvet from here after uploading my design https://www.spoonflower.com/artists/designs/new I used the following fabric as a backing (I have a nice red one to back the red rugs above) first I soaked it really hot water and then put it in a 10" hoop pulling all the wrinkles out. After it dried thoroughly (and shrunk tighter) I gave it a thin coat all over of this glue using foam brush and let it dry again. You can tell it is fully dry when the shine goes away then I gave it another coat of glue and pressed the cut out carpet in place and let it dry again all thats left is a pair of sharp scissors (I bought a new pair just for this) and to cut it out and this is how it will eventually look thru the front bay window. I have plans for the shelf unit and floor but those are different threads JAW. DROPPED. WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 Not that I like this one (too garish) but this is 2 minutes playing with the adjustments in the basic MS photo editor you could probably make it into any color you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 A wee shift tpwards green or orange would tone down that yellow nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 Or really a crème color for the base would be good. This one seems a little too dayglo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 13 Author Share Posted September 13 one of a pair for my statuary shop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 That would look good in the Oriental bedroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted September 13 Author Share Posted September 13 yes or a rectangular one of similar design same colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted Saturday at 11:23 AM Author Share Posted Saturday at 11:23 AM Sent this to the printer I should get at least two of each on a 36" piece of fabric I gave a couple of the first ones away so need more these designs are all one of a kind hand knotted antiques Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverfinished2005 Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago Jaxenro, the printed rugs on velvet look great. I've looked at spoonflower a few times, do you have any tips? I am a petitpointer and it has taken me years to stitch my current project that might get finished in 2024 or 2025 if I would go stitch.... I do like the velvet appearance. I am going to try sublimation printing for fabric soon. I got the printer, and sublimination ink loaded this past Friday night and will see if I like this better then printing directly to fabric for mini fabrics. I do not think I will try velvet as a rookie, but definitely interested in your results. I don't own a heat press though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted 3 hours ago Author Share Posted 3 hours ago All I did was uploaded the photo and had it printed. I used the celosia velvet because I read the recommend on someone’s blog don’t remember who. when it was done I found I really liked the look and feel it just seems like a scale rug Then cut it out and glued it to a backing. The glue stiffens it slightly the backing adds another layer to make it less transparent. Plus the glue keeps the cut edge from unraveling I used the backing I did because it was inexpensive, comes in small sizes and different colors, and they had it at Walmart in the craft section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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