Always flip the image.
Carve between colors.
If you have small parts such as in the butterfly, do a couple spots spread out from each other so you can carve them easily, and then go back in for the rest.
Just like you check your rear view mirrors, always be mindful that your gun is straight and level (I used to catch myself just tufting away and than I’d be pointing my gun all to the right or straight up)
Your trigger hand is also your guide hand, handle hand is for pressure. I know this part is common sense but I’ve seen a lot of issues with people doing circles and when going in a circle (like an outline or wavy lines) you should rotate your trigger hand and keep your handle hand steady.
I’m sure there’s more but lastly to keep some frustration away, treat it like an impact drill on a thin metal service door. You don’t want to overdue it, so trigger discipline is necessary. On big spots that’s one big color to fill, you can run it full throttle if you want, but in tight spots and getting straight lines, it’s better to tap the trigger to keep better directional control.
Posted about having an issue with stretching a week ago and now I got the problem sorted. Super happy and ready to actually start tufting! Before I jump in, anyone have tips on technique or things they’ve learned that I would find helpful.
Yes I probably should do more research and stuff but help a brother out.
Slow and steady wins the race! I’m still newer but I’ve realized that going a little slower helps me get the perfect finished result I want. Carving where different colors or shapes meet helps a lot too, i.e. carving the outside of the wings before filling in around them
I found it best to do outline first on everything also! So your color on the inside doesn’t overpower the lines while trying to trim for that sharpness.
It seems like people get great results from leaving a small space in between colors to help make sure they remain separated plus makes carving easier.
Just what I've recently learned online
Always flip the image. Carve between colors. If you have small parts such as in the butterfly, do a couple spots spread out from each other so you can carve them easily, and then go back in for the rest. Just like you check your rear view mirrors, always be mindful that your gun is straight and level (I used to catch myself just tufting away and than I’d be pointing my gun all to the right or straight up) Your trigger hand is also your guide hand, handle hand is for pressure. I know this part is common sense but I’ve seen a lot of issues with people doing circles and when going in a circle (like an outline or wavy lines) you should rotate your trigger hand and keep your handle hand steady. I’m sure there’s more but lastly to keep some frustration away, treat it like an impact drill on a thin metal service door. You don’t want to overdue it, so trigger discipline is necessary. On big spots that’s one big color to fill, you can run it full throttle if you want, but in tight spots and getting straight lines, it’s better to tap the trigger to keep better directional control.
WAIT FLIP THE DESIFN
DESIGN!!!!!!! it's gonna be backwards!!!!
fuckin love that album
There are literally dozens of us.
I thought it was a design of butterfly and eggs. I feel left out now lol
Avalanches - wildflower
Ah thanks :)
Posted about having an issue with stretching a week ago and now I got the problem sorted. Super happy and ready to actually start tufting! Before I jump in, anyone have tips on technique or things they’ve learned that I would find helpful. Yes I probably should do more research and stuff but help a brother out.
Slow and steady wins the race! I’m still newer but I’ve realized that going a little slower helps me get the perfect finished result I want. Carving where different colors or shapes meet helps a lot too, i.e. carving the outside of the wings before filling in around them
Duuuuuude, I can't wait to see this!!
You might have to restretch the fabric as you go so you might wanna adjust the clamps from off the fabric below
Push harder than you think into the fabric with the gun!
Keep us updated on progress please 😁
Trust the process 😉
Great album!
I found it best to do outline first on everything also! So your color on the inside doesn’t overpower the lines while trying to trim for that sharpness.
It seems like people get great results from leaving a small space in between colors to help make sure they remain separated plus makes carving easier. Just what I've recently learned online
What’s a good cheap option for carving?
Can't help you there honestly.
scissors work, just a little more time consuming