How I BACK my WALL RUGS | 3 Ways to Finish Your Tufted Wall Hanging

[@CookieSmut]

Wow, so much fantastic info! The d-ring sandwiched in the middle is so smart! And the floral wire and hardboard are def things I wanna look into too. Thanks for sharing this!

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank YOU! Just trying to share things I hadn’t seen before. ❤️

[@KnickKnackJunky]

I am starting my tufting journey and currently in the "research" phase. I am always asking "How did they finish that? What does the back look like?!" Thank you for making this video about the behind the tuft. 😂

[@stefaniedc1128]

brooooo...the craftsmanship on your work is UNREAL and super rare. Most people's take zero pride in the things that people won't be looking at on a daily basis. Thank you so much.

[@monicaenriquez4836]

Finally! I've been looking for a video that shows me WHAT DOES THE BACK LOOK LIKE!!!In my case, I do punch needle but I also wanna now how to finish a piece. Thank you, thank you, thank you❤

[@mrgrabeel]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!

[@meezchef]

This helped up my tufting game SO MUCH. I can’t believe I never thought of D Rings or hardboard before. Thank you so much!!

[@SamMadeThat]

Your welcome!

[@edithhilliard6154]

absolute appreciate and love the messages you give at the end of the videos. Such a treat for mental health

[@rogeliogonzalez3300]

The finish you give your art is impeccable, great work

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you!!

[@Art_CraftStudio]

The most informative video out there on the rugs craze. Loved It. ❤❤

[@SamMadeThat]

Aww thank you! Just hoping it helps someone!

[@MG-ff7se]

You are a very smart tufter, and I'm definitely subscribed.

[@xaviermaldonado6392]

10000% USING THIS FOR MY NEXT PROJECT! THANK YOU!

[@LND_Fluffy]

The hard backing looks so great!

[@Johnny1371-1]

Ok, so I'm doing my first commissioned hanger, and this is the best/most informative video I have found in my life. Thank you.

[@MiauxCatterie]

i LOVE the hardboard and the frame idea. so beautiful. i love your videos and your colorful snakey designs

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽

[@isisbruck]

This content is all I needed. I'm just starting with the punch needle and I had no idea how to present my piece, this gave me so many options thank you!

[@Kylo27]

God damn, the production quality is incredible - Sam needs 1m subs stat!

[@SamMadeThat]

lol thank you!

[@thais_queiroz]

Your videos are extremely helpful and fun to watch. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️

[@SamMadeThat]

Thanks for watching!

[@muhamadakif5064]

So helpful!!!! Now I know hope to finish the back and how to hang it. Thank you!

[@danielxcx5562]

ngl this is the most helpful video about backings! thank u💖

[@SamMadeThat]

Glad I could help!

[@bombchelzzz]

This is the video I was looking for!!! Thank you so much for being detailed but getting to the point. I can’t wait to experiment with different displays!

[@sonialoves444]

this is a great video, really helpful, THANK YOU for the great info!

[@chantelhoward1719]

Omg, I love your vibe! Your art is stunning too! Thank you for this ❤️❤️❤️

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you! 😊

[@simonleaf2765]

This is great. I never thought about using felt as a backing - it looks so good. Thanks for sharing.

[@lizethsalinas2579]

El mejor video que vi sobre el terminado me encanta tu trabajo ☺️

[@JaneLangkildeMadsen]

Yes yes yes! Thank you. It’s always my first thought too when I see tufting videos. Your stuff looks amazing!

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you!

[@JoCreative]

I just want to say that your content is quality and you teach so much to your viewers! I can't wait for you to blow up

[@SamMadeThat]

Omg thank you so much 😭 I’m trying so hard to answer all the questions I had starting out so no one struggles like I did and still do sometimes lol ❤️

[@LUNNGII]

This is my favourite video. Thank you for your service

[@loveletteleslie3543]

I love this video so much tips wow thanks for sharing ❤

[@memesampson4050]

I found your channel and I am obsessed 😍😍😍😍 love how informative and just the vibes ….

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@howsitben]

Exactly the info I've been looking for, thank you so much for making this video!

[@SamMadeThat]

Glad I could help! Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@firstfirst1320]

Thanks for sharing !!!! You’re the best 😘

[@aarontruitt]

Thanks for sharing this! I have made several rugs now, but I have not finished one with the intention of hanging it on the wall. I love all the options you covered. Thanks again!

[@sralfombras4568]

This video is worth a lot of information

[@Beyt_El]

I love your style of tufting with the vibrant colors! I’m new to tufting. Just got all of my supplies and am looking at as many videos as I can find for inspiration. You’ve given some wonderful advice and ideas for backing I probably would have never came up with myself. I’m glad I came across your channel. You’ve got a subscribe from me. I look forward to your future videos! ❤️

[@andreaknapp6085]

That's me! "what does the back look like though?" LOL LOVE your content!

[@creativespaceacademyplc]

Dope we’re from Denton my daughter just started gifting yiur video has been so help

[@couchcuh6002]

Thank you! This was very informative

[@Dom-ey4pt]

Queen!!!! You are the best!!!!

[@mf_Jaylopez]

Your videos are so helpful!

[@thedailydigs6195]

Dope finishes. Love your videos.

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you!

[@julenejorgensen]

Super super helpful Sam! Thank you for sharing! Love your work... and your Ivy Park jumpsuit. :)

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gloriamarcelasanchezanaya8246]

Gracias, gracias por compartir tus tips, son de mucha ayuda. Compre unos cursos de Domestica para aprender pues esta tecnica me tiene fascinada y encontrar personas como tu pues de verdad se agradece mucho. Exitos

[@HofIrugs]

Theses are great! I am going to try the picture frame one out for myself.

[@nicolefreeman2698]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video! Incredibly helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@ThePeteFreedman]

Goddamn of COURSE Sam is great at KZbin

[@SamMadeThat]

You know, just tryna be great all around lol ❤️

[@dman984]

Really genuine loved the video !

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you 😊

[@CrooksGlass]

Great video thank you for sharing

[@shanograd]

Thank you for this 🙏

[@fasanveg]

Thank you so much for this video. Loved the ideas. 💫💖

[@ida_family]

Thanks 🙏🏼 love it 😍

[@jazzyjthequeen]

Hey great video! If we could get a more detailed video on what to hang the rugs from like the D ring would be awesome

[@pizzaboy007]

I love your work !!!

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you!!

[@ashdall]

stunning pieces and such a helpful video!

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you 😊

[@erich7861]

Love your channel!

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@ilenacaban4788]

This is awesome

[@kreativekatart580]

I'd love to see a punch needle piece and how you do the hoope finishing method!

[@SamMadeThat]

I’m not really a punch needler lol I’ve literally only ever done like 2 punch needle projects so I’m not the best resource for that beyond what I showed here.

[@combcombo]

another great video! can't wait to try these methods :)

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you! Hope they work for you 😊

[@damarisclaret3913]

I can tell what’s your favorite color by the way (orange) 😂 love your videos very

[@damarisclaret3913]

Educational I just starting my tufting journey

[@tanyacooper8684]

Do you have a video of you doing you backing from the beginning? I like how your color is around the felt backing.

[@ghost-fs7th]

thank you! I really had no materials for any of this, and as the list of requirements grew I became disheartened. I was afraid I didn't have the tools or workspace to tuft, let alone create backings and mounts to put them all walls. my grandmother had a HUGE collection of yarn. I wish I had saved it after she died. I had no idea how expensive it all was! but to be honest I have nowhere to store it in my little apartment so I can't regret too much. I'll have to get quite savvy with space saving if I'm going to start tufting!

[@ghost-fs7th]

You talk about "texture on the walls... art that you can touch..." this is specifically why I want to start tufting. I used to be very creative, I drew everyday in middle school and highschool, and for a couple years after graduating. But after I started working full time, it was just dead in the water. All I could do was come home, walk my dog, eat and sleep. But I've realized this is no way to live. I want to LIVE. I finally opened my eyes and looked around, and noticed my room was so stale, like a hospital. I'd never had the time or energy to decorate. I'd be embarrassed to have anyone over. I needed color. I was just going to buy other people's works on Etsy, but I definitely couldn't afford more than a few, and I wanted all 4 walls of my room COVERED. Back to the original point of this comment (sorry, sidetracked) I'm autistic, and the thought of having 3D textured art on my walls I could just admire and touch to my heart's content seemed absolutely perfect. I understand creating the rugs isn't much cheaper than buying them, but I'm hoping it will get me back into making art again. Thanks to people like you I feel it might actually be achievable, and not just a nice thought.

[@rashasHandMade]

your look like michael jackson.....so much ...... amazing🥰😍😍😍😍

[@claucreepydoll103]

Most necessary vídeo ❤️

[@vickistone3700]

you're good! I would glue on the backing around the edges, and cut two holes at the outer edges, and insert a dowel through the non glued backing with the slits. good for on the wall, or remove the dowel for the floor

[@SamMadeThat]

Ahhhhhh yea I was thinking that may be possible but I was concerned it may bow over the dowel. I also thought you could attach it with loops from the top going directly through the piece but I’ve heard that it can pull the piece apart if it’s too heavy.

[@vickistone3700]

@@SamMadeThat well, I was referring to my 4 ' by 4' rectangular piece. smaller pieces like yours don't need that much hanging strength

[@lostandfoundsheep]

Can you put a wooden dowel along the top and bottom border for larger scale pieces with heavy weight, like rectangular panels, in order to keep it from waffling when hanging on a wall? Then technically it could be rolled like a thick scroll for easy transport.. maybe? Thoughts??

[@rinskevanmensvoort82]

Omg you stapled it to the table, hahahaha 😂👍🏻.

[@SamMadeThat]

😂

[@SimplySergMX_arts]

Love watching your videos , I find them very useful , you’re like my virtual teacher 😊 what kind of hot glue gun do you have!? I bought one but just after 3 weeks the trigger doesn’t push the sticks out 😔

[@Prairiedogggg]

This video is incredibly helpful, thank you! One question: when you use hardboard, how do you cut the board down? Do you need a saw? Thanks!

[@SamMadeThat]

Yes you do need a saw. I have a jigsaw that I use!

[@Jezlip]

Wonder: What about sewing a backing by hand using those large needles used for furniture fabric / leather?

[@UrbanOwlStudios]

Hello. that vid was the one i was looking for!!. thank you for all the instructions very useful!. one question pls, what is the thickness of the felt you are using?

[@mayayouness9773]

This is so helpful! Can you cut hardboard to work for pieces that are round or have abstract shapes?

[@SamMadeThat]

Absolutely! I do it all the time.

[@mayayouness9773]

@@SamMadeThat So cool!! Does it work to use an x-acto knife to cut it in that way? Or does it have to be a saw/some other wood-cutting tool?

[@KarlienPleizier]

Thanks so much, very helpful! One question: how thick is the felt you are using?

[@Qittjm]

Good tips! Always tryin to see that backside ;-)

[@dayonnethedon]

“What dat back do” Same fr

[@SamMadeThat]

😂😂😂

[@gregoryblanco4121]

Did I just see myself in a youtube video? HAHA! Thanks for answering my question!

[@SamMadeThat]

Yes! Thank you so much for asking it ❤

[@nmbrsnevalie]

What are you using to cut the hard board? It looks too thick for scissors.. thanks in advance!! Great work!!! 🫡

[@Nesamag]

I couldn't have laughed harder at the table being stapled😭😭😭

[@amandaschlensker5716]

Great video, but have another question for you. What would you do for an a symmetrical tufted rug that i want to hang? ITts already soft backed. I love the idea of the hardboard but not sure how to cut curves in it to match the shape of the rug (two chickadees). Would love your advice or ideas!

[@rosacordero1615]

Que lindo🥰❤️💚

[@ayoMA777]

Sooo useful! I love your work, I was wondering how do you stick the sawtooth hangers to the piece for hard backing?

[@SamMadeThat]

They have little nails on them! You just hammer them right on.

[@ayoMA777]

@@SamMadeThat Thank you so much!! Will be trying this week

[@prettigurlpearl]

CAN YOU DO A VIDEO ON HOW TO MAKE A TASSEL WHEN TUFTING A RUG?? (TASSEL INSIDE THE RUG NOT ON THE EDGES)

[@SamMadeThat]

You would have to punch needle or latch hook longer pieces of yarn directly into those sections by hand.

[@laurendanielsen14]

Awesome video!! Love your techniques. I was curious, do you ever sign the back of your work or anything like that? I am trying to figure out a clean way to do it.

[@SamMadeThat]

I got some little tags made of my logo! There’s some pretty affordable options for it on Etsy.

[@eooey]

she really said "awesome sauce"

[@thammapatta-in9]

❤️

[@IamnotaDowner]

This is all super helpful! How do you back your mirror pieces?

[@SamMadeThat]

Usually the same way! Just cover the back in felt for small ones, hardboard method for larger ones.

[@jaharaxoxo]

Hey there. Do you have any classes that you teach. I’m in the Dallas are. I’m a painter but I really want to get into this style of art.

[@annakimN]

Thank you Sam for all this helpful videos! Could you tell us what yarn brand you’re using?

[@SamMadeThat]

I use acrylic yarn, I love the Big Twist brand from Joann Fabrics because they have a huge selection of colors and I also use the Super Saver Red Heart brand.

[@annakimN]

@@SamMadeThat thank you!!

[@SimplySergMX_arts]

Also I’d like to ask you about , how do you like those fiskars orange scissors? Do they have a good snip at the very tip!? Cause mine they catch the yarn when I try to carve in between my colors.

[@loganlee8470]

OMG why did I just find this video, I attached velcro on my wall and all the paints come off 😭 Thank you so much love your works

[@LuisGabriel1309]

I have a question ❓ I have a 24 inches X 36 inches rug. It's light weight and I bought the floating acrylic frame . Can I just put it on the frame or I would have to glue it to make it stay in the middle? Can I use 3m backing as well

[@EttaJanesVintage]

Your art is beautiful and this is such a great video. Do you think it’s possible to use cardboard for the backing if you don’t have access to a saw for cutting?

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you! You probably could but just be mindful that the cardboard likely won’t hold its shape as well or for as long.

[@OshratBarda-x1s]

Hey Sam, Thanks for the video! It’s great! I do have one question if I’m going to hang a large piece like 2 m what can I do for stabling instead of using the staple gun ?

[@damarisclaret3913]

Question is there a reason why people don’t have website or website has been removed when selling do pieces?

[@SamMadeThat]

Some people may choose not to sell their work. Or if it’s been removed it’s possible they were selling trademarked works and got in trouble.

[@aftabmohammed125]

Can u hang something after already backing it ?

[@baligabalaga364]

my tapestry weights 3kg aprox and it measures 1,30 x 1m, is it too heavy or it wont fall?

[@jopoli88]

Hi! I was wondering where do you continue to get the black felt backing. Noticed tuftinggun.com aren’t carrying anymore. Thank you and thank you so much for such an informative video!

[@SamMadeThat]

I just get felt from Joann Fabrics. Be careful if you use it for floor finishing though as felt can be really slick on hardwood or tile!

[@jordansangmeister]

Sam, I’m a beginner and just used Elmer’s glue on the back of some wall hangings for the first time. Even after using lots of glue, my Elmers pieces are nowhere near as stiff as yours. How much Elmers or how many layers did you use? I’d like to achieve a bit more stiffness with my glue so the pieces don’t curl on the edges too much. Thank you!

[@SamMadeThat]

Hey! I’m not sure how to describe how much I use but I only use one layer and try to really work it in an even layer. I make sure every strand of yarn and backing I can see is coated. Curling edges can be caused by over tufting and/or cutting it off the frame before it’s fully dry! 💕

[@jordansangmeister]

@@SamMadeThat Thank you! How would you describe over tufting? I definitely had some sloppy parts where lines crossed.

[@janaiahlenay2803]

How hard is it to cut the hardboard ? I have really abstract pieces.

[@SamMadeThat]

It’s definitely not something you can do by hand, you’d need a jigsaw or scroll saw to cut it if you have intricate shapes.

[@mahliakpan433]

Lol I rewinded to see if you said hardboard or cardboard 😂😂

[@SamMadeThat]

Lol

[@dhaliabrowne150]

I need your help does you tufting glue be sticky after the glue us dry

[@ccoritha266]

can i use these for mirror rugs?? since its heavier?

[@SamMadeThat]

For sure!