I sell Downloadable Printable Rugs on my Etsy site – KittysMinisShop . This is a little guide to help you get started.
Dollhouse Rug Instructions
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There are a lot of options when printing rugs!
You can print on most any type of paper and then cut out. My favorite is the Velour Paper!
For a thicker rug:
Option 1: Print design on Velour paper. Then glue onto felt for backing. Color sides with marker to match. I use the Posca Markers. (Remember that a black “sharpie” has a very purple tint.) This gives more of a pile look to finished rug with vibrant colors. However, it cannot get wet!
YYCRAFT Stiff Felt Sheets Thick Felt 9 Inch X 12 Inch – 15 Pcs Pack, White
YYCRAFT Stiff Felt Sheets Thick Felt 9 Inch X 12 Inch – 23 Pcs Pack, Mix Color
Uni-posca Paint Marker Pen – Extra Fine Point – Set of 12 (PC-1M12C)
Option 2: Print on fabric and then stick to felt, using iron-on Fusible Web. Then color the edge of the felt with marker to match rug colors. You could also use colored felt to match instead of coloring edge. This option gives a little less color and you see the weave of the material.
Jacquard Inkjet Printable Cotton Fabric, 8.5 by 11 inches, 30 Sheet Pack
10 Sheets (8″ x 10.5″) – FlexiFuse Lightweight Fusible Web for Applique
Felt choice above.
Option 3: Print design on iron-on transfer. Then iron onto felt for backing. Color sides with marker to match. – This gives a satin look to finished rug, not as vibrant. *I would use white felt for this also because typical iron-on does not work with dark felt colors.
Felt choice above.
Update: I decided that I wanted to add a bit more to my rugs, so I glued on some cotton trim:
I sandwiched the trim between the top “rug” paper and the bottom felt and used Aleene’s Turbo Tacky Glue.
3/4″ Black or 1″ Black
If you have any questions. please send me a message and I will try to answer them!
Kitty's Minis 
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