| Part old world technique and part modern | | | | silks. Silk is harvested from cocoons made by |
| technology blends to transform the ancient | | | | silkworms, and as you may have guessed, not |
| tradition of rug making into an exciting new art | | | | exactly cost effective. |
| form. So what exactly is custom rug fabrication? | | | | Because silk and wool are more expensive to |
| It's a process that features several main steps | | | | produce, the shift toward nylon has been more |
| and admittedly some of these steps are closely | | | | out of necessity than anything else. Over the |
| guarded trade secrets. In essence, it's a two | | | | years the mills have done an extraordinary job of |
| pronged approach whereas carpet colors are inlaid | | | | replicating the texture, feel, and durability of silk |
| into a field piece and then carved and sculptured. | | | | and wool. Most of us would be hard pressed to |
| This carving technique can have a stunning three | | | | tell the difference. |
| dimensional effect. | | | | Wool carpet is available in some US mills, however |
| Over the years, techniques for custom rug | | | | the cost is much higher. Wool can easily be |
| fabrication have been fine tuned. Now the current | | | | substituted for nylon if specified. |
| custom rugs being produced today can easily | | | | The Tools and Equipment |
| match the highest quality tufted wool rugs. | | | | The equipment required to fabricate custom rugs |
| The flexibility of this product is appealing as well, | | | | is remarkably light weight and inexpensive. Most |
| this is because custom shapes and sizes are easily | | | | of the tools are specialized hand tools, including a |
| accommodated. Typical rectangular rugs are ok, | | | | high powered shearing device that, when properly |
| yet it's now possible to create free flowing | | | | used, bevels intricate designs within the plush |
| organic shapes that have an impressive custom | | | | carpet. |
| look and feel. | | | | Pricing Points |
| Design ideas are readily available all over the | | | | The bulk of costs generally reflect the labor |
| internet. Some sites specialize in custom rug | | | | involved � higher complexity equals higher |
| fabrication and feature design ideas to spark your | | | | costs. Custom rug fabrication does cost more |
| interests. Designs can be inspired from your own | | | | than typical machine made rugs found online and |
| interior themes, fabrics, and artwork. | | | | at your local carpet dealer. You have to weigh out |
| The Raw Materials | | | | the benefits and decide if it's the right direction |
| Currently in the US there are only a handful of | | | | that appeals to you. |
| mills that produce the majority of carpet seen in | | | | As we have seen here, it is now possible to |
| carpet stores across the nation. Nylon is the fiber | | | | create unique personalized area rugs out of nylon |
| of choice for a few reasons, mainly cost and | | | | fibers or wool fibers. Custom rugs can be |
| availability. Most carpet found in office buildings and | | | | produced in any shape and size. Design ideas can |
| residential homes is produced from nylon fibers | | | | be inspired from numerous sources online and |
| This nylon yarn is actually spun from a | | | | within your own home. |
| thermoplastic base which is easily heated into liquid | | | | Russell Webb, your friendly expert Custom |
| and molded or in this case spun into a thread. | | | | Carpet Maker. |
| Nylon was developed as a synthetic substitute for | | | | |