ULTIMATE TUFTING SUPPLIES GUIDE | what it costs for essential and nice-to-have items

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Hi everyone! I'm so happy to be back after a nice break 😌 I often get asked what it costs to start making rugs or start a rug business. So, here's an estimate of what I've spent (though, realistically, I've spent even more than this). I hope it helps give you a transparent look at what it might cost you over time!
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TIMESTAMPS 🎥
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Essentials
✔️ 3:49 | Tufting machine/gun
💬 4:18 | A warning about buying from Amazon or AliExpress
✔️ 6:36 | Tufting Fabric
💬 8:29 | Why tufting fabric beats monks cloth
✔️ 10:29 | Frame
✔️ 11:35 | Yarn feeder
✔️ 12:37 | Yarn
✔️ 13:53 | Primary adhesive
💬 15:16 | A warning about VOC's and carpet adhesives!
✔️ 17:38 | Fabric scissors
✔️ 18:15 | Non-slip backing material/rug pad
✔️ 19:07 | Spray adhesive & glue gun
Nice-to-have's
✔️ 20:51 | Yarn cones and yarn winder
✔️ 21:42 | Projector
✔️ 22:29 | Strong vacuum
✔️ 23:12 | Hair clippers
✔️ 25:09 | Storage
LINKS TO ALL ITEMS REFERENCED 👾
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✔️ Tufting machine | tuftinggun.com/collections/tu...
✔️ Tufting fabric | tuftinggun.com/collections/cl...
tuftinggun.com/collections/cl...
✔️ Starter Kit | tuftinggun.com/products/kit-w...
✔️ Roberts 3095 | www.homedepot.com/p/Roberts-3...
✔️ AAT-1132 Adhesive | www.bondproducts.com/shop/113...
✔️ Fabric scissors | www.michaels.com/gingher-knif...
✔️ Duckbill scissors | www.amazon.com/Gingher-01-005...
✔️ Non-slip rug pad | www.homedepot.com/p/nuLOOM-Ul...
✔️ Roberts 007 Multibond | www.homedepot.com/p/Roberts-1...
✔️ Gorilla glue gun | www.gorillatough.com/product/...
✔️ Yarn cones | tuftinggun.com/products/cardb...
✔️ Yarn winder (I haven't personally used this) www.michaels.com/loops-and-th...
✔️ Projector | www.bestbuy.com/site/core-inn...
✔️ Hair clippers | www.target.com/p/wahl-deluxe-...
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@Wimmig43at339 3 года назад

I’m a leather craftsman/saddle maker. I use wool shears on sheep skin to level and trim the wool padding on the bottom of a saddle, along with other things I put sheepskin on such as rifle slings and occasionally some chaps. You won’t regret getting the shears, they are FAR superior than hair trimmers and leave a far better and even look. I recommend the Premier 4000s, it’s pricey, around $330, but it will last you decades, if not a lifetime. I’m watching rug making videos because I want to make a really nice rug for my store front, and who knows, offer rug making as a service as well later on if/when I’m any good at making them. Thanks for the tips on getting started on that trade, always looking to expand my horizons.

@abyss-lf6ez 3 года назад

I just ordered my first tufting gun using your discount. It saved me $41.25. Thank you. I'm excited to get started.

@obey_leil 3 года назад

How did it went? Just curious 🤔

@abyss-lf6ez 3 года назад

@@obey_leil it's going great. I was nervous about making the investment but it was definitely worth it. I really enjoy it. It's kinda therapeutic. When I'm making a rug I'm not thinking about anything else. I've even managed to sell a couple of them and I've barely even gotten started. If you're thinking about it just go for it. If you have any questions along the way I'm willing to help.

@nenaa2471 3 года назад

Amazing! Which machine did you get?

@abyss-lf6ez 2 года назад

@@nenaa2471 The AK-I Cut Pile.

@rollinchevys6134 2 года назад

@@abyss-lf6ez it’s a fairly new bizness also it’s and not yet saturated so there’s alot of money to gain out there.

@aanda2474 3 года назад

I dont have the personal funds to start tufting but I am so intrigued by this hobby

@aynaraaltamirano4788 3 года назад

its not a hobby its a business

@aanda2474 3 года назад

@@aynaraaltamirano4788 🤭

@kaitkrautheim6886 3 года назад

@@aynaraaltamirano4788 it’s also a hobby.

@desology444 3 года назад

same!

@kaleolaranang245 3 года назад

try a punch needle

@hannahfyy 3 года назад

also as for monks cloth, I would recommend checking out Dorr Mill monks cloth. theirs seems to be easily stretched and a much more similar texture to primary cloth.

@shylasturman6177 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this video, you’ve helped me so much throughout my tufting journey thus far. Could you by chance make a video about how you price your rugs? Whether you give out an estimate or even have a spreadsheet template to share, it would be super helpful!

@nnaattee 3 года назад

i recently became really interested in this and i found your account when you made your first video and loved your vibe from the start. thank you for this videos. they’ve helped me so much.

@spencerarcher1216 3 года назад

Thank you for the great content! You’re videos have helped me a lot in the last couple month or so. I now have my studio set up and I’ve been practicing on burlap. Can’t wait to start making quality pieces like you 😌

@CirceAlida 3 года назад

Out of curiosity - if you're happy to share, how much do you sell your rugs for, and how do you find customers or clients?

@jesscx7181 3 года назад

got started over the past week and I am so happpppppy! I certainly have you and all of your videos to thank for getting me on my way!

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Awesome!!

@elihoneybee241 3 года назад

Love this!! Thank you for the wonderful info. Always look forward to seeing your videos!

@changopeludo1814 2 года назад

I’m a tattoo artist and i got a tufting gun for my 21st bday your videos help SO MUCH! Thank youuu

@inathani9321 2 года назад

This has intrigued me so much I’m opening my extra money I saved over the years not for something important just to save just in case and this is what’s it’s come for selling rugs!

@shopliftfilms 3 года назад

Nice! I just got into making rugs. Great help! Keep up the great work 🤍

@xxMercy 3 года назад

So excited for this video. I was trying to figure it all out last night

@whosatboogie4208 3 года назад

AJ your vids are the best, I've relied so much from your videos

@sandrasteutzler1848 3 года назад

I ordered my starter kit as a Christmas present to myself. I’m using the wait time to come up with designs 🙂 Thank you for the break down!

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

That’s what I did back when I was waiting for mine! Filled pages with ideas-it was very exciting 😊

@Alloneword-cp2xw 3 года назад

Would you be able to advise where you got the kit from and which it was?? Doing some research into it.

@valeriejones4403 2 года назад

Did you ever buy a kit and from where?

@livroper5091 Год назад

Where did you get your gun from? I see a lot online but they all have bad reviews and it's a lot of money to spend on something that might not work

@mattinlb533 2 года назад

JUST BOUGHT MY BEGINNERS KIT AFTER WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS UNTIL 3:40 AM..... LOVE YOUR INFO 💚

@Manalllo 2 года назад

I just ordered my tufting gun seconds ago, which im sooooo excited about!! It will be here in 20 day or less hopefully 🙏🏼 I was so scared of trying new things and I kept going back-and-forth about tufting for ages now🤪. Finally

@JordanSmith-jx8sh 2 года назад

Sooo??

@panagiotispanos8335 Год назад

How's it going after a year?

@Benjibankz 2 года назад

Thank you queen for making this video and sharing your tips🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

@jordin1466 3 года назад

My tip is that if you use a loop gun monk cloth will work. If you use cut you have to use primary cloth.

@skeletonjames Год назад

Hi AJ, I'm just getting started tufting, so this was super useful to have a list, and rough costs! Love your videos. James

@benicio1967 3 года назад

I had no idea the cost would be so great. It would be such a fun craft to do but the cost would be so high that I think they would be extremely challenging to sell. I was always upset with rug makers who sold there rugs at such high prices but I can see the base material alone would be so expensive you’d never be compensated for all the necessary materials and time to make it lucrative.

@CherishedCustoms 2 года назад

Not with that attitude!!

@veeanon2238 2 года назад

@@CherishedCustoms they have a point though. Most custom rugs are going for $150 for a 3x3 which by standards is expensive for a rug. Finding a audience for that price point would be hard for conversions. It’s not like selling a $30 shirt. Especially during a pandemic where the economy is in saving mode.

@aspen1713 2 года назад

you can cut costs if you don't mind a more rudimentary / time consuming set up :) You could make your own frame (I've seen a few videos with rug makers just using a few pieces of wood and some nails). I hand draw all of my designs onto the cloth, you don't need to spend money on a projector unless you're really planning on making rug tufting your business/on a larger scale. You also don't need a tufting gun, you can buy a cheap needle and do it all by hand (which is what I do. More time consuming and a bit painful on the hand/wrist, but much cheaper.). If you end up selling rugs, you can always use the profit to invest in higher grade / quicker tools. :)

@ishtlutz1261 2 года назад

@@aspen1713 how about the cost of yarn? How’s that? Say for a …. 5x7 rug? Do you know?

@flipletape9706 2 года назад

It's really not that expensive if you do it as a hobby. She's really going for top of the line stuff. I got the cheap stuff for a fraction of the price and they look amazing. Wanted them for outside in tents, so didn't want anything I would care damaging. Art is very much like that, you can do something for 15 bucks that could also cost you 500 if you really went all the way with it. I get my yarn from thrift shops and use carpet adessive glue. I don't even put fabric on the bottom lol Edit: I did already have a projector for murals though, so that did cut the price a lot.

@OG_Beckie_Leigh 2 года назад

Ah! You answered my question about whether I can use 14 count Aida cloth for tufting or not. I have some that was in my grandmother’s cross stitch stuff, but it’s probably too tightly woven. I think there may actually be some tufting cloth in my other grandmother’s fabric stash that I inherited, and I didn’t know what it was for when I went through all of her fabric. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge with everyone!

@allencomeau 3 года назад

China Kris Yang, $150 or less. Aneke industries. Primary backing fabric from Fiberlane in PA. You have to buy in bulk like 10 meters at a time but the cost is about $5 per yard square for what everyone is selling for $20 or so. They have a cut fee as well.

@c4tx1 2 года назад

Been thinking about this for years. This year I'm not going to be sad and do something with my life!!

@DeluxeHippie 3 года назад

Hey AJ thank You SO much for doing these videos. I'm a tufting-neophyte, and I really Love having You as my Mentor. But i do know something about toxic products and how it can affect your lungs. The fact that you are able to smell the product, isn't necessary an indicator, that it's a highly toxic product. the most toxic products don't always have a scent to 'em. The thing that's need-to-know here, is security codes. every chemical has them, and its crucial to know how to read them (If you wanna stay safe). if its toxic for your lungs, a simple facemask wont help, you'll need a closed-system face protection instead (yeah , i have no idea what its called :) ) Security codes will alarm you if you need a heavy breathing system. If you know how to read them Stay safe and wonderful NV

@brittanirosier887 2 года назад

This info is so helpful. Thank you!

@alexisroldan304 2 года назад

Do you have any suggestions for doing the weaving by hand? For someone who is saving to buy the actual tufting gun. I would still love to get some practice while saving! Thanks!!!

@aspen1713 2 года назад

So happy to watch this and know I can shear my rugs with human clippers! I've left all my projects long because I was worried that using anything but sheep shears would ruin them. :') I think I have the exact same cheapo Wahl pair from the grocery store (got them for my dog haha).

@mellowyellow014 3 года назад

hi appreciate you about informing us to VOCs. hope we find a better alternative, for our health & environment!

@TrojaFojaRugs 3 года назад

great video for the community! :)

@chavionfreeman1652 3 года назад

This was very helpful 🖤

@loreigenilo1516 3 года назад

I have bought a tufting gun from Amazon before and I totally agree with everything you’re saying! When I used it for the first time, not only did a screw come loose and I had no idea where it belonged to, but it short fused on me and practically exploded in my face! I tried to return the product but because it was from a third party seller, but they refused to give me a refund even though I mailed it back to them. I had to talk with amazon’s customer service several times to argue about giving me back my money and in the end they did. In the end it’s definitely not worth it to buy from Amazon!!

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your experience! I’m glad you got your money back after all that 😣

@JessicaJasinski 3 года назад

What is the difference between the 2 machines. What do they do different

@mamikae 2 года назад

how did you determine your price range for your rugs? I dont want to charge too much or too little with all that Im spending

@Sbregher 2 года назад

Great info! Thanks for sharing!

@samkush__3051 3 года назад

What length do u usually buy ? How many rugs do u usually make out of what u get?

@stac1savage 3 года назад

So helpful! If you have a yarn winder, do you need the yarn cones?

@mommylove67 3 года назад

Thank you 😊 your videos are awesome 🤩

@katrynanewman9899 3 года назад

Do you ever share about your cost per rug or how to decide your profit margin?

@Hendog410 2 года назад

Just ordered my cut style tufting gun. I'm very excited to get started soon. Appreciate the coupon code 💕

@EveLiftsStuff 2 года назад

How is it going so far? I also think about to get into this hobby :)

@lemonspice5889 3 года назад

I wish there was an European version of this (where to buy cloth, yarn, etc)

@jillianmorrison1959 3 года назад

Check Etsy!! There’s quite a few sellers who have the basic supplies based in the UK

@soniupeng8471 3 года назад

There is a european supplier - tuftingshop.com/

@lemonspice5889 3 года назад

@@jillianmorrison1959 ok I will check thanks.. any specific etsy stores that you can share?

@lemonspice5889 3 года назад

@@soniupeng8471 yes, I have seen this one. It doesnt have yarn yet, do you know for how much they sell?

@BboyDstroy 3 года назад

@@lemonspice5889 Im based in EU also and I recently ordered some from: HandmadebyLuizaPorto on etsy. Free delivery too

@m.v.stewart7688 3 года назад

Thank you soo much for your video!

@Boyblk_ 3 года назад

Honestly a great vid!

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Thanks!

@enelgaragedemartincho Год назад

Thx for the tips. New subscriber here

@gregoryborlein2015 3 года назад

Thank you for this video! Where can I get the cheapest tufting canvas ?

@samtuimauga4826 2 года назад

Hi, love your stuff and thanks for the info; if you don’t mind, how do you quote or price your rugs?

@CandyLV72 3 года назад

Perfect Topic, thanks! I enjoy the tufting vids but was always wondering if it was financially viable hobby

@thesimplyspoiled1 3 года назад

Hi AJ. My gun arrives today (at some point). Yay me! I would love to see how you set up your projector to the apple tv. Sound complicated, but wire free after you get it all complete.

@nikudimasnikudimas340 3 года назад

I need tufting gun n am in kenya.(africa

@joltor1982 2 года назад

Hi, thanks a lot, I’m from Costa Rica and I bought the essentials in U.S. because I’m in the art field ( I got my degree in here about screen printing) I’m captivated by tufting, is super uncommon in Costa Rica though, but I’m really interested in some other options of the glue and the fabric, that just base in the fact the you can not find the same in Costa Rica, I really appreciate if you can tell me more about some other options, and thanks again for all the valuable info and best regards

@Jtzanche 3 года назад

I had to buy from amazon (because Im european and dont know any european store selling it, and buying from america adds about 50-70$) it takes like a month, I hope it goes well. Could I ask how long does it take on average to make one rug? Thanks!

@andreamiller9553 2 года назад

I’d love a yarn winding tutorial! I’m just getting started and I’m having to use cheaper, Michaels yarn, and im confused about how to get a cone set up.

@sarahhanneman1432 2 года назад

How much would you estimate approx. the cost per square foot?

@PB-vb4ob 3 года назад

Dog clippers work really well for me! theyre just a bit bigger than human ones

@Chipotterponypie 3 года назад

How many cones of yarn does one need to start? Thanks!

@zanegrey7847 Год назад

AJ Thank you you are the Greatest!

@CasuallyAllured88 2 года назад

Hay I have the loop pile ak 11 and for some reason my yarn isn’t sticking to the monk cloth . Someone help!

@prosperro929 3 года назад

Hey just wondering - Have you tried just using the rug adhesive (Roberts/AAT1132) to attach your felt backing instead of getting the spray adhesive? I’ve seen others do this and wonder if you experimented with this.

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Not yet! But I feel like it would work well :) the backing I use is too heavy for that tho. But if you’re just using felt, it might be worth a try

@KurtLewisProduction 2 года назад

Where do you buy the cloth?

@janarearugs 2 года назад

Nice video, thanks for sharing!

@ariannagarza4457 3 года назад

Loved this video!! Thank you so much for all the information!! I took your advise and got the Starter Kit and 3 cones of yarn to start with in December and used your code!! I'll be punch needling until it arrives🤣😂 I would love to see a video on your process of how you price your rugs and any tips you may have on how to package a rug for shipping. I've been trying to do some research on Eco Friendly shipping products. But have seen lots of mixed reviews and information.

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

I’ve been getting this pricing question a lot, so I’ll add it to my list! Shipping too :)

@Leolion012 2 года назад

I would suggest googling the safety data sheet for products like the glues and sprays. They will tell you the proper safety precautions you should take when using the product.

@daniels2946 11 месяцев назад

they are called MSDS for anybody interested in the safety data sheets. Material safety data sheet.

@luciadrazenovic2475 11 месяцев назад

I love youuuuuu!!! Greetings from Croatia💙

@kimberlyzickefoose3994 3 года назад

Love how you broke everything down💜. Which craft project isn't cheap😂. The start up is going to be pricey. Like you said some things you can go cheap at first then as you get better buy better quality. Thanks again for a great video

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

True! Haha you’re so welcome 😊

@andre9331 2 года назад

I looked ti p no Amazon and there is a Two in one Tun for it? Has both funcions

@ObscureOdysseys 2 года назад

Hey there; thanks for the video. Any updates on finding zero VOC/hydrocarbon glue? I have a gas mask to use, but I’m concerned about putting these VOC’s into the environment at all.

@hrhrl7288 Год назад

You really won't find any zero VOC glues that are not prohibitively expensive

@Spanish_grease 3 года назад

I'm q chef but I'm also an artist. I decided to give this craft arey because of all of the ideas that pop in my head. I found the gun on amazon. It took 2 months to arrive but it looks like a good one. I haven't use it yet but honestly doesn't look bad and it had good reviews. It was just so late, but again we are in a pandemic, it came from china, then was stock in New York for a while. I had to call for them to send it. I almost loose it, they where going to send the package back. Now I need the other materials. Thank you! It is a lot but not so much. I can spend the $1,000 easy. Thanks for this video!!!

@majopuerta 3 года назад

Would you share a link to the product you bought?

@lariestanx 3 года назад

hi on the video 0:06 - may I know what font using on the green background?

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Roc Grotesk in Extra Wide

@nanaamaohene-manu4276 2 года назад

Hello, Do they ship everything on their website worldwide i.e Ghana, West Africa?

@corneliusburney1139 Год назад

What program you use on your laptop 💻 to put pictures on the projector

@marie-christinegirard8685 3 года назад

hello, great video, i looked all of them. I want to know if it's possible to do a big rug in different parts. and than sew them together .other wise we have to built a huge frame in wood. Thanks a lot. M-C

@florenciahoracio8517 3 года назад

Does someone knows somewhere to buy a tufting gun in Argentina? I can't find anywhere, I guess I would have to buy international

@josephmoser8564 2 года назад

I watched this video and bought an AK-1 right after it. I anticipated it taking months to get to me so I did it real quick. I received it in 24 hours… I do live near Philly tho so I’m sure that helped. But just so everyone knows, they are in stock! Discount code worked too

@qwietstorm7059 2 года назад

How much do you charge for your completed rugs?

@sosododo6804 Месяц назад

What is the name of yarn do you use?

@shannanC54 3 года назад

Hey I'm just wondering where you get your yarn cones from, I'm finding it so difficult to find them 😔

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

There’s a link in the description box! Tuftinggun.com sells them

@marlenemesa181 2 года назад

Thank you 🦋

@karlaskoleoppgaver8980 3 года назад

can you please make a video about yarn and yarnconing

@jimli420 3 года назад

do you do custom rugs for people?

@omararibach7760 Год назад

bonjour je viens de regarder la vidéo merci pour tous ces conseil !! 😊 je suis de france

@billiejogonzalez5572 3 года назад

How did you start out did you go small

@muhsifbaby 2 года назад

Thank you!

@benzoh28 3 года назад

Great video , seems to me that everyone is now doing rugs that some people are selling them way to cheap ,idk how they even cover their expenses on material/time. 😬

@lolipanda2763 3 года назад

Grateful💜 i did see one of there video but it was soldout earlier. Do they ship to India? 😢 the custom charge though . ALSO do make a video of punch needle rug u made in past because i want ti test the market first

@sandyantoinette6181 Год назад

Where do you buy your yarn? :)

@paulinegeldart3823 2 года назад

How do you price your rugs

@jzlynmsc 2 года назад

Hi AJ, stumbled upon your video while researching for a business I plan to start as well. This broke it down and made it super easy to understand. Will be using your tuft the world link when I’m ready to place my order. Also, did you ever find any other VOC glue replacement options? Ty again and happy tufting! 🤍

@Beexxxx 3 года назад

Thank you so much

@tombousquet4193 2 года назад

I'm a tattoo artist and this is genius ! Happy new year btw ! 💪🔪

@ariannasalcido5051 Год назад

what is a good backing other than non slip or is non slip the best to get?

@hrhrl7288 Год назад

That is basically the best you can get, but you might be able to find other types on eBay or Alibaba or something like that

@bencrust4516 2 года назад

Great video

@TheSweetgurliee 3 года назад

I finally figured it out! You look exactly like amy adams! 🤗🤗

@allenfrost6828 3 года назад

I would love to see if anyone has tried using a cheap/free tarp from Harbour Freight.

@kazpammy 3 года назад

Is it not possible to whipstitch with the AAT1132?

@AJMAKES137 3 года назад

Certainly not by hand! It hardens pretty solid.

@tokiotrev 2 года назад

what are the dimensions on your frame?

@MoodyMiss88 3 года назад

Try pet grooming clippers, I’d think a 40 blade (poodle feet) possibly a 10 or 15 blade (poodle face). Andies brand would probably work well. They’ll last much longer than people clippers and you can have the blades sharpened. You can find them online at pet supply links.

@MoodyMiss88 3 года назад

Wool shears will be much heavier and bulkier than pet grooming shears. Just a FYI from a pet groomer.

@kolewenger9659 2 года назад

I'm trying to make a purchase from Tuft the world on your recomendation, however, I clicked on the wrong machine (the loop). I went back before I purchased it and selected cut pile. However, there is no way that I can find to remove the loop pile from my order form. There is a way to do it if you are a guest and not logged in, so i've spent the last hour trying to find a number or a way to contact them, but there is NOTHING other than an email that said they will get back to me in 1 to 2 days... That doesn't seem like a good way to do business. I want to make a purchase from them and I can't cause I have to wait 2 days before they will get back to me. Do you have a way to contact them so I can ask a simple question and not have to wait 2 freaking days??!!