Shaving and Carving
Tools are what you use after the tufting is done to give your rug its final texture. Shaving flattens and levels the entire pile to a uniform height, while carving cuts channels between yarn colors to make your design look crisp and distinct. The range includes adjustable-speed electric trimmers, shearing guides for even leveling, and precision scissors for close detail work. Browse the options below to find the tools for your finishing process.
What shaving and carving do
Both happen after the tufting is finished, and they give a rug its final texture. Shaving levels the pile to an even height across the whole rug, which removes the rough, uneven look a fresh tuft has. Carving cuts channels and detail between colours, so shapes read sharply and your design looks deliberate rather than fuzzy.
Finishing a rug step by step
Once the tufting is done, shave the whole surface flat to a uniform height. Then carve around the edges of each colour or shape to define them. Work slowly, take off a little at a time, and check the pile as you go, since you cannot put yarn back once it is cut.
Which tools do I need
An adjustable electric trimmer handles the bulk shaving, a shearing guide helps keep the height even, and precision scissors do the close detail work. Browse the range below to find the tools for your finishing stage.