Help framing rug

Todd-Art4you

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A customer brought in an lightweight asian rug to be framed. The rug I do not have a problem with, it is the fringe on the edge of the rug. It is the kind that are like threads. She would like to see the thread like fringe but I am not sure how to get it to stay in place and not fall over. Any help would be appreciated.

Todd
 
Are the ends of the fringe loops or cut?

If loops, We have taken a thread and feed through every last one. Then we tacked down the thread about every 2". It looked great but took about an hour to do 2 feet of fringe.

Another idea would be to use a mylar strip to hold them in place.
 
No one will like my answer because it will not meet industry standards,
But we have in the past spray mounted them. You cover the the rug with paper. Then you cover the mat behind so that all that is showing is the fringe. Then spray the back lightly, lift the paper off the mat and let them fall in place. (This is of course, after you have sewed the rug in place)
I take a stick pin to seperate the threads. It worked great for us, but first I explained to the customer and got thier permission.


Short of sewing each strand down I couldn't think of any other way. And Of course, The customer didn't want to spend alot of money.HA

Jennifer
 
I recently was faced with the same dilema however the customer decided not to have the job done at this time.

What I thought I'd do is use neutral ph fabric glue which dries clear. The threads on this "blanket" were very fine and extremely close together. If I applied the glue sparingly to the perimeter of the board the blanket was going to be attached to and combed out the threads, I think the glue would be near invisble due to the closed proximity of the threads.

Wish I could tell you that it worked, but never got to try. The blanket was about 45"X90".

Dave Makielski
 
I prefer letting the fringe droop down. Sticking them straight out gives the rug a frightened look.

Kit
 
Last time I did one of these, I used Stabilitex to make a fabric "folder" for thre top fringe. I ran stitches through the entire length, and then basted the Stabilitex-enclosed fringe to the mount board. It was quite inconspicuous; customer was thrilled. No glue.
 
Jim, do you have any tips for controling Stabiltex edge fraying? I know it can be "cut" with a heated wire, melting and stabilizing the edges somewhat, but I'd be interested in hearing your experiences. Thanks.

Rebecca
 
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