DIY Tufting Frame

This is a video tutorial on how I build my simple table-top tufting frame! perfect for 2ft rugs. The same design can easily be built bigger for bigger rugs.
The frame is a simple square construction that includes small wood extensions on the base to allow the frame to be clamped down to your table.
MATERIALS:
two 2x4s
ten 2" screws
two eyelet hooks
I hope this helps you get tufting :-) comment or message me if you have any questions about rug making. I love to do it and I love to talk about it.
GOOD LUCK! Have fun making your rugs
I made the music for the first minute of the video, and my friend yiction (david) made the music for rest of the video. Check out his artist profile on spotyspotyfi
open.spotify.com/artist/3N9Gg...
#DIY #Tufting #Rugs
Check out my Instagram to see more rugs/art:
/ freetime_flavor
I also make clothing:
www.flavorworld.co/

[@riscaiy632]

Dude I just made one in 20 mins thank you so much!

[@FlavorWorld]

Wait that super impressive lol congrats Have fun making tha rugs

[@Windows98.]

Just finished my frame, getting yarn tomorrow and a punch needle comes the day after! Excited to do this Drew!

[@FlavorWorld]

hey that is very awesome : ) i'm glad you're discovering this hobby!!!

[@beel_sona]

the vibe you give off is immaculate i love it

[@FlavorWorld]

u are the best thank you!!! Just happy to be doing this : )

[@Brandoando]

I don’t know anything about this and I learned something and was entertained. I need a rug those are so clean!!

[@FlavorWorld]

Thank you that's the goal haha glad you like the rugs i will certainly be making more

[@mdark1294]

The Whip stitch makes a very clean edge. I understand about the time used to whip but it looks so good!! 👍❤😊

[@FlavorWorld]

Very true. It's a very clean look, and also probably a more durable rug! It just takes sooooo long

[@kaelanpenarolla9540]

Good shit about to start making my own

[@FlavorWorld]

amazing, you'll love it. An incredibly fun hobby. HMU if you have any questions!!!!

[@kenjames4769]

You are a great inspiration, dude! Your videos are great and easy to follow! Thanks!

[@FlavorWorld]

Yooo this means so much thank you thank you. That is the goal!!! I want to inspire anyone who's interested, and so ease of access and having the videos be easy to understand are key. Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you found my work

[@diaryofaphishphan4873]

Loved this video! You made it simple and didn’t give an over complicated explanation! Can’t wait to try this! Thanks for the video! Subscribed to your channel and followed all your IG pages! Can’t wait to learn more! 🙌

[@FlavorWorld]

wow THANK YOU!!! I'm so glad you found my work. More to come : )

[@user-ij1mp9mj2h]

so useful, thanks! and finally a dude making tufting tutorial

[@FlavorWorld]

& Im just gettin started 😤😤😤

[@bonniedoon4071]

thanks for this!!! loveee

[@leahronise9983]

Perfect!!!

[@MrsAnna1985]

Looove these videos. So informative, calming, n he is fun!! Keep up great work!!

[@FlavorWorld]

you are the BEST thank you : ) more to come

[@MrsAnna1985]

If u ever get bored.....would u ever make a highland cattle cow rug? Lol. All jokes aside your talent is so amazing. Blessings hun!!!!

[@mslady1592]

#Perfect... simple, short & sweeeeet thank you!!

[@Antilleotheclown]

Excellent job I love your video I’m getting started right away.

[@FlavorWorld]

YAY congrats : ) youll love it

[@preciouslovesyou939]

Loved it!!! ☁

[@FlavorWorld]

thanks so much : ) glad you found my work

[@purpleinsanity212]

Glad you came up in my algorithm, super nice content :)

[@FlavorWorld]

Aw yay. I'm thankful for the algorithm too : ) more content coming soon. Glad to have ya around

[@dominiquejoelpaglinawan2628]

Man I really love your content! make more please! I am your #1 Supporter

[@eliassteger965]

good explanation, zero unnecessary bullshit, easy to follow, nice and compact really cool video dude love how your rug turned out, keep up the vids g

[@FlavorWorld]

Yooo thank you I appreciate it. Happy to help out. I wont stop with it dont worry :-)

[@lizardscallion1956]

i really want to get into making rugs!!!! thank you!!!

[@FlavorWorld]

I'm happy to help inspire : ) Hmu if you ever have questions

[@ailsamcquade9826]

Thanku hubby wasnt going to nuild me 1 then we saw your vid and he was on it xxx

[@FlavorWorld]

happy to help make that happen : ) enjoy

[@rjosephstewart1]

Well, I sure did spiral after watching some of these videos, and found your page. Totally dig your art dude, and thought, man that face painting would be an awesome rug, which got me thinking. If you have a queen size box spring you don't need, you can make it a frame with adjustable sides, so you could rugs big and small. Just a thought, thanks for all of these so far, looking forward to all you can do.

[@FlavorWorld]

Yo awesome idea that's very creative!!!! And honestly i had that same thought about turning that painting into a rug : ) good thinking. Glad you like my videos that means a lot!!

[@sunkenblaidd]

just found your channel im loving all of this the videos are so well edited good shit man

[@FlavorWorld]

THANKS wtf i appreciate that so much. Many more to come. Glad you came across my work

[@sunkenblaidd]

@@FlavorWorld you deserve it man im waiting for more vids i wanna make some rugs XD

[@eviewebzell3298]

Absolutely obsessed with your videos and I can't wait to give it a go. Couldn't sleep all night I couldn't stop thinking about rugs Haha so I'm wondering about the frame - would you recommend carpet strips or using a staple gun? Would prefer to use staples but do you know if there any problems with bigger frames? Appreciate all your content, Thanks :)

[@FlavorWorld]

Hi!!!!!! so glad you like my work : ) definitely carpet tack strips! I just didnt know about them when i made this video

[@omarulerio4844]

Waooo very good bro

[@cookiecutterclutter7289]

Wow! I can learn

[@FlavorWorld]

Im glad you liked the video!!! Time to make a rug!

[@yiction]

hella, boutta rug myself

[@lamber251]

gonna make it for my birthday (and thank you)

[@FlavorWorld]

great idea : ) glad I could help

[@user-gd6nr6bt1r]

I feel like you could definitely skip some steps if you have access to a wood pallet. You can use that as a frame for smaller projects! Probably what I will do since I don't have much room in my apartment

[@annabellezuniga3422]

the rug did turn out awesome, but you know what else turned out awesome; YOU!!!

[@FlavorWorld]

You are so amazing : ) thank you haha im glad you liked my rug and video and me lol

[@annabellezuniga3422]

All I can say is, there’s a magic to your delivery and you are very welcomed ☺️

[@kimberlyzickefoose3994]

Nice

[@cookiecutterclutter7289]

Lk two 👍😎cool

[@FlavorWorld]

Thank You :--)

[@noemitorressantos]

thank youuuuu

[@Awkwarddude1]

You should definitely have a playlist of showing us how to make rugs

[@FlavorWorld]

Im currently working on making such a thing : ) My next video will be about all the essentials for getting started.

[@Awkwarddude1]

@@FlavorWorld hell yeah ! Can’t wait ! Gonna be staying updated

[@mr.reconnect8543]

Life!!

[@MidianMarques724]

Big crazy...lol...AMEI...❤️

[@FlavorWorld]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@esmeraldauribe5912]

Listen, I totally just found your channel and have been binge watching for a while now. I love your videos and it’s pretty impressive how much you respond to all these comments not gonna lie, lot of respect for that. I’ve seen that you’ve made a handful of rugs by now, all fucking amazing btw, but I was just wondering where you got your gun from, I can only find like two websites that aren’t super sketch. Anyways! Love your vibe, honestly about to watch some more videos. Thanks for sharing your world with us!

[@FlavorWorld]

Yo this is awesome thank you so much. Glad you’re liking my work yo!!!!!! I put a lot of time into my art and these videos, this makes it feel like it’s paying off. I got my gun from a seller on Etsy, i think named guloom. Definitely be careful of the sketchy ones. Hard to tell for sure. Stay away from the ones with the red buttons I think. Hmu with any questions I’m happy to help

[@esmeraldauribe5912]

@@FlavorWorld sadly still can’t find a gun BUT!! I did just see that you dropped the whole Tufting101 series so that’s good enough for now! Thanks for being awesome man!

[@esmeraldauribe5912]

@@FlavorWorld oh! Ps. I may have watched all the way back to your sticker sale video, totally not embarrassing lol but honestly let me know if there is a way to still get some!

[@pinkkimaski8858]

I just found ur channel and i would love to see tufting videos

[@FlavorWorld]

Super happy you found my channel Pinkki!!! More tufting videos will be coming soon :--)

[@pinkkimaski8858]

@@FlavorWorld yay! One of my fave channels already 😂

[@kiwisweet5520]

i second this comment

[@cythcy]

That date was my birthday 🎁 Beautiful rug

[@FlavorWorld]

OH MY GOD HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I wish I could send u this rug, but it's my first ever so it's very special to me lol

[@omananbomanab4612]

Happy birthday!

[@garima4916]

I like your nail colour.

[@FlavorWorld]

:-) thank u

[@xenialaffely3534]

Hey ! So nice to see the process. How do you manage to feed your gun constantly with bundles and not cones ? I would love a tip for this !!

[@FlavorWorld]

Good question!!! There are two ways to start a yarn bundle! the outside strand (the most obvious one it seems) but then theres also usually a strand sticking out of the MIDDLE of the side of the yarn bundle. If you pull on this strand, itll just feed out easy no problem at all!!!!

[@cryptidcutiestudios]

Tbh the end where u just said how much you loved this fuckin made the video for me.

[@FlavorWorld]

😊😊😊 ITS TRUE!!!! tufting has taken my heart lol

[@emilyflorio6989]

Hi!! is there any way you can make a tutorial for a frame that can stand up by itself without the clasp and the table? thank you

[@judithrizza]

Hello! How beautiful your videos I congratulate you and thank you for sharing your art. I just want to know where to get that machine or what is it called? thank you!

[@FlavorWorld]

Thank you so much. That is awesome : ) It's called a "tufting gun" I recommend searching on the internet for it, some websites ship worldwide

[@kelseyfranklin4019]

Amazing! thank you! What is that tool called that you use to hold the frame upright as you work?

[@FlavorWorld]

Those are called C-Clamps!!!

[@kelseyfranklin4019]

@@FlavorWorld Thank you!

[@AndresMartinez-zf3ii]

love the video, was wondering if burlap would still be usable if im hand punching carpets?

[@FlavorWorld]

yeah man still should work!!!! I've got a friend who hand punches with burlap

[@AndresMartinez-zf3ii]

@@FlavorWorld appreciate you getting back to me ! keep up the great work

[@FlavorWorld]

@@AndresMartinez-zf3ii can do will do!!! pleasures mine homie

[@SeaTonight]

Very cool!! Will totally do that instead of buying one super expensive haha. Also that's a great first rug, congrats!! Quick question, how do you remove the staples once you're done? I assume maybe you just cut the fabric but what about what is left on the frame? hehe

[@FlavorWorld]

If i use staples the ones left on the frame can either be hammered all the way in, or often just ignored. The carpet tack strips works best tho!

[@SeaTonight]

@@FlavorWorldsweet, thank you! I opted for the carpet tack strips :)

[@cleucyneiapaula8398]

Que máquina é essa ? Preciso de uma!!!

[@wandakowalski7063]

Thanks for the video. I get eyelets to feed the yarn ..... but where's the yarn and is there something holding it?????

[@FlavorWorld]

I have the yarn on the ground or a table next to me. I use yarn bundles!

[@ImNut69]

whered you get the monks cloth from and what size do u normally buy it in?

[@jorgeaguado4936]

Hi bro! What kind of cloth do you use and where do you get it? Greetings from Spain

[@FlavorWorld]

I either use monks cloth or burlap!!! monks cloth may be easier for you to get, but burlap is typically much much cheaper Greetings from Minneapolis Minnesota : )

[@camilaindajara6565]

what kind of fabric (cloth) do you use for that job?

[@FlavorWorld]

Hello! 45 seconds into my latest youtube video ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3_NiXmhhs2gjpI ) I talk a bit about the fabric I use AND why, but here is a quick summary: I use burlap as my backing fabric instead of the industry standard monk's cloth because it is much much cheaper and still works fine. The tufting monks cloth will preform better, its just easier to use and a little more durable, but still I choose burlap because I find it to be plenty sufficient

[@meetyounever6923]

Cut pile or loop pile gun? I seriously have this sitting in my cart. Which one should I buy. 🙈😂

[@FlavorWorld]

I have the AK-1 Cut Pile gun!!! Personally I prefer cut pile, but it largely comes down to personal preference

[@beu2543]

Do you need any other tool for the yarn besides the eyelets? Are you feeding it straight from its original packaging?

[@FlavorWorld]

no additional tools, yes straight from packaging!

[@dillthepickle2]

Do you staple the bottom as well?

[@hannahjudd7303]

When did u get ur gun? They are sold out everywhere, I’m nervous to but one off of Amazon or eBay bc of the quality.

[@FlavorWorld]

shoot im sorry to hear that. I got my about a month ago from a seller on Etsy! The sellers name was "guloom" but sadly I cant find their shop anymore... maybe it was taken down or renamed. Definitely keep searching, its worth the wait, tufting is super fun : --)

[@hannahjudd7303]

@@FlavorWorld thank u!

[@tropink2427]

thanks, very helpful to me!

[@FlavorWorld]

glad i could help out yo : )

[@raihhaloyalteayaahla9843]

Lol the pants 😅😅😅😂

[@pinkelephantincloset]

thats your first rug??? damn

[@FlavorWorld]

haha ikr!!!! tbh pretty bold to make first rug on camera like that but it worked out great

[@shadowandholly]

is it ok to use canvas stretcher bars instead if I don't have a tool to cut my own wood?

[@FlavorWorld]

as long as they hold firmly enough, but i fear that they wont!!! you want the frame to be very solid

[@paraselenewoman4742]

Ahh I’m so inspired to start making my very own...the only thing is it’s going to take forever to receive my tufting gun😭 I’m too impatient lol!

[@FlavorWorld]

fair i understand that. but when it comes you'll be so surprised and happy to see it : )

[@Adrian-sp9kl]

What is that little black strip you used to secure the 45 degree angles together? Like can I get wood strips that small

[@FlavorWorld]

it was just strap wood i had lying around : ) you could use like a paint stir stick to do that? otherwise could just cut a lil piece of wood like that

[@Adrian-sp9kl]

@@FlavorWorld 😳 It’s been stressful making this frame , my pops said he’d buy me a saw 😭😭 I thought he meant a power saw, it’s so much work cutting wood by hand.

[@Jay-eg8md]

What backing you use?

[@psycho8149]

from where did you get the skilsaw

[@nihadkhamis4590]

Hi can you tell us from where you got this magic tool?

[@FlavorWorld]

I got mine from a seller on Etsy who sadly is no longer available. I recommend searching for them on the internet!! Ive never seen them sold in stores. It's called a tufting gun, I have the AK-1 Cut Pile tufting gun to be exact

[@BootlegHuman]

Instead of stapling wouldn't it be useful to use carpet strips so you can then reposition the fabric if a mistake is made or it's not tight enough?

[@FlavorWorld]

Yep!!!! this was before i had the tack strips. I have since upgraded. you are correct

[@BootlegHuman]

@@FlavorWorld oh nice

[@serenapilato]

what do you hold your yarn with while tufting ?

[@FlavorWorld]

My yarn just sits on the floor and i feed it up through those eyelet hooks on my frame and into my gun : )

[@marandamiller6152]

Hey!! My yarn falls right out of my fabric when I am tufting. Do you have any idea why it’s doing that??

[@FlavorWorld]

Hmmm I'm not exactly sure what you mean!!! Definitely check that your yarn is feeding into your gun smoothly, no friction or resistance. If that doesnt help, DM me a photo or video of what you're talking about, I'd love to help out more instagram.com/flavorworld_/

[@labraylakey2057]

What’s the thing you used to clamp it to the table top?

[@FlavorWorld]

That's called a C-clamp! I just got them from my family's tool box, but they sell them at hardware stores everywhere

[@tibabas_]

sup bro! man i created my canvas and everything. the carpet tacks are on it etc but man the cloth is not holding down on my carpet tacks man.. do you ever have the issue where your cloth isnt holding on tightly? what to do

[@FlavorWorld]

Yo!!! its probably because your tack strips are facing the wrong way! they are directional. If you look at the little spikes they all slant a certain direction. Make sure they're pointing outward to that they grip onto the fabric

[@tibabas_]

@@FlavorWorld broooo ppreciate you!!! it worked!

[@ronrothstein4175]

We’re did u get your tufting gun?

[@robinjensen3315]

rather than staples, which would be a pain to remove or can tear the fabric, wouldn't carpet tack strips work too.

[@FlavorWorld]

great idea, i have since upgraded to the tack strips, they work much better

[@summerbound86]

what kind of tufting gun do you have?

[@FlavorWorld]

Hi i have a AK-1 Cut Pile Tufting Gun I luv it very very much. I got it on etsy a couple months ago but the seller i got it from is no longer available :-/

[@mitchio83]

I did the non angled corner version and i found that 2 inch screws were not long enough to go through both board’s securely.

[@FlavorWorld]

Mmm yes you may need more like 2 1/2 inch screws for that to insure strong hold

[@vickistone3700]

why not carpet nail strips?

[@FlavorWorld]

Since the creation of this video, i have upgraded to carpet nail strips!!! I was used to stretching canvases so i just ended up stretching my primary fabric that way too. If you watch my recent video youll see i use carpet strips now : ) much easier, and then i dont end up with staples all over either!

[@AliShah-zp8pj]

Where is provide this tufing gun

[@rudolfl3980]

Where do I buy that Handgun Machine, Any suggetions

[@FlavorWorld]

yes i made a video all about it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ3Lc4iooNSIaqs

[@alxzrivera]

How do i get the yarn to stay in the gun

[@FlavorWorld]

made a video about tufting technique kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqbSeXaompx0g9U

[@jennyfer757]

did you ever had a hard time keeping your yarn in the needle?

[@FlavorWorld]

yeah! i use my thumb to pinch the yarn against the gun when i move it around! just be sure to move your thumb before you start again

[@SebastianChavarriaga]

¡Hola! soy un principiante con la tuftin gun, alguno puede ayudarme y responder algunas preguntas. no se con quien hablarlo. gracias

[@SebastianChavarriaga]

Hello! I am a beginner with the tufting gun, can anyone help me and answer some questions. I don't know who to talk to. Thank you

[@user-td8pm7nn2q]

نفسي تكون عندي هذي الجهاز النفاش

[@FlavorWorld]

شيء مذهل

[@ernestpereyra4232]

How many rugs have you sold...?

[@FlavorWorld]

like 2. i just like to keep them

[@ernestpereyra4232]

@@FlavorWorld I think you should try to open up a small store like by the beach or something.....maybe you could sell different things including your cool rugs and even play some music.....👌

[@FlavorWorld]

@@ernestpereyra4232 thats the dream : ) just give me a couple more years!

[@tessdevries8223]

Asjeblieft zou jij mij kunnen helpen bij wat ik fout doe??? Please can you tell me what I do wrong with my tuft rufting

[@FlavorWorld]

Yes. I have a video talking about the technique of tufting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqbSeXaompx0g9U

[@amandasimkhovich8658]

I laughed about the pants

[@yiction]

my mother laughs at my pant

[@FlavorWorld]

^

[@samuelecampesato9277]

Link of machine?

[@FlavorWorld]

I got mine from a seller on Etsy who sadly is no longer available. I recommend searching for them on the internet!! Ive never seen them sold in stores. It's called a Tufting Gun, Specifically i have the AK-1 Cut Pile Gun

[@erickbii192]

How much is your gun

[@FlavorWorld]

i list prices in this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ3Lc4iooNSIaqs

[@SebastianChavarriaga]

Ciao! Sono un principiante con la tufting gun, qualcuno può aiutarmi e rispondere ad alcune domande. Non so con chi parlare. :( Grazie

[@Paul-Kinkade]

Patch your pants up

[@FlavorWorld]

i tried once but they ripped again now i accept the holes

[@mclovinton]

Brah.. y the white finger nails🥴🥴🥴🤦🏾‍♂️

[@FlavorWorld]

Gets me tha ladies