How I Price My Custom Rugs // Tufting Tips!

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  • čas přidán 27. 11. 2022
  • I hope this helps for anyone who has been asking about how I price my rugs currently! A lot of rambling, so I apologize if my point didn't come across, but here are things to remember:
    - understand your material cost
    - understand your audience's willingness to pay
    - understand the difficulty of your commissions
    - be willing to learn and make mistakes
    Follow me on IG! @dw.rugs
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Komentáře • 64

  • @AlexSoDope
    @AlexSoDope Před 10 měsíci +7

    I make rugs also, and this video helped out so much!!! I’m barely starting commissions so I’m happy I watched this! Thank you!!

  • @TheShadowCamo
    @TheShadowCamo Před rokem +43

    Yeah there's a lot of people who can copy projector pictures... Like Kirby, it's simple, there's 3 colors, a kid could do it. You're definitely doing stuff that requires actual talent and definitely more time, like the face rugs, there's tons of detail, that all takes time. People are willing to pay for better quality stuff. All your stuff should be $200 and up. You gotta get paid for your time or it aint worth doing. Keep up the good work bud!

  • @pearlbrown1812
    @pearlbrown1812 Před 8 měsíci +7

    This video was so helpful, I'm only on Rug #9 and decided after Rug #10 on my belt I would start charging higher rates. I use alot of material and it takes approximately 3 to 4 days for me to finish a Rug. It started as a hobby, posting videos a pictures got the word out 😂 I'm retired and this hobby definitely doesn't allow me to get bored.

    • @dwrugs
      @dwrugs  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I hope you've made even more since this comment! It's always good to adjust your pricing as you go on and get better

  • @beachgirl6585
    @beachgirl6585 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is Great information Dominic. You are not rambling! Thank you so much for this video!

  • @Aquariusshorti
    @Aquariusshorti Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank u for this ❤ I love hearing from other young artist

  • @katjones5187
    @katjones5187 Před 11 měsíci +3

    It's the hooded sweatshirt for me. Makes you look so mysterious an artistic! Love it. Great Video

    • @user-ct3wg4tj8g
      @user-ct3wg4tj8g Před 25 dny

      Das sieht bescheuert aus! Ich kann nicht nachvollziehen was die Kids daran finden!

  • @MaleakSpaceAge
    @MaleakSpaceAge Před rokem +1

    Great video!

  • @ricevlogs
    @ricevlogs Před rokem +16

    thank you for this! i just started commissions and i’ve definitely been low balling myself lol.

    • @dwrugs
      @dwrugs  Před rokem +1

      Glad I could help!

  • @najahr.5932
    @najahr.5932 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this! I've been struggling trying to figure out pricing for my rugs

    • @dwrugs
      @dwrugs  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Happy to help!

  • @Tsutsu5
    @Tsutsu5 Před rokem +1

    Yo bro could I ask you what scissors you use to detail your rugs?

  • @Oxen8
    @Oxen8 Před 8 měsíci +2

    clear as day

  • @Stevieray77
    @Stevieray77 Před měsícem +1

    Equipment maintenance and studio space should also be considered

  • @jackchilders1576
    @jackchilders1576 Před rokem +1

    What weight is the yarn you use?

  • @LockdownCB5
    @LockdownCB5 Před rokem +2

    Great video! Are you able to show the backing method you use? I believe you mentioned it one of your recent vids

    • @dwrugs
      @dwrugs  Před rokem

      Yes you can see it in some of my previous videos, I use premium felt from my local craft store

    • @LockdownCB5
      @LockdownCB5 Před rokem

      Ok I’ll check. So you recommended not doing the waterfall fold over? And just curing the entire fabric off the frame?

  • @izayahciarcia3386
    @izayahciarcia3386 Před 9 měsíci +3

    is it illegal to use google images or do you make your own images and drawings?

  • @andreaskovdal2403
    @andreaskovdal2403 Před rokem +4

    Thank you for answering, I really understood what you said but i was wondering how do you do the payment. Do the customer pay before you start on the rug or do they pay after?

    • @dwrugs
      @dwrugs  Před rokem +5

      It depends on the customer. Sometimes people will pay in full beforehand or I will ask for a down payment if they are on a list. Sometimes people pay afterwards though, just be sure that you receive payment before you ship it out.

    • @andreaskovdal2403
      @andreaskovdal2403 Před rokem +1

      @@dwrugs thank you for answering! Your rugs are really nice

  • @jorgegomes3021
    @jorgegomes3021 Před rokem +1

    Hey, I have a question. First of, I love ur job, I have been seeing ur stuff for months,and I just ordered the things that I need so I can start making rugs too, first as a hobby and maybe then who knows as a business, because I see a lot of potential in it, and in my country (Portugal) there isn’t much people doing it, and I see some techniques that make the rugs look better that they aren’t using. But moving on to the question. When people ask u about washing the rugs, what are ur recommendations for them?

    • @dwrugs
      @dwrugs  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for the support! I do not recommend washing them in a washing machine. I always tell customers that they should care for it as a piece of art, but if a spot does arise, I recommend spot treating it with dish soap diluted with water

  • @shathaalqahtani4222
    @shathaalqahtani4222 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thankyou

  • @masaada1357
    @masaada1357 Před rokem +1

    What’s the name of your glasses and where did you get them from?

    • @dwrugs
      @dwrugs  Před rokem +1

      They were just some blue light glasses off of Amazon

  • @CanSpam
    @CanSpam Před rokem +2

    My question is, how do you go about payment? Charge 50% as down payment or collect everything and then you work?

    • @dwrugs
      @dwrugs  Před rokem +5

      I used to ask for payment after the fact, but now I am starting to ask for either 10% or full payment up front

  • @izayahciarcia3386
    @izayahciarcia3386 Před 9 měsíci +2

    where do u get ur images so you avoid copyright infringement???

    • @Jrod1rulz
      @Jrod1rulz Před 27 dny

      Usually people do this by not using the actual names of the characters, etc

  • @mandohondo
    @mandohondo Před 6 měsíci +1

    I recently started making rugs and making football logos and other things , how did you promote? And do you have overwhelming amount of people asking for one?, I want to have other rug makers come together, and help complete everyone’s orders, because I know sometimes other people can get overwhelmed with many orders coming all in at once,

    • @dwrugs
      @dwrugs  Před 6 měsíci +3

      I promoted a lot through social media, I just posted a new video on some tips on how to promote. It would be nice for everyone to come together, but I think the uniqueness of each creator is what makes each rug so special

  • @unclelink
    @unclelink Před 4 měsíci +1

    USD?

  • @alejandrotopo
    @alejandrotopo Před rokem +1

    thank you for that knowledge, if you need help with some automatization for the quoting process i can do that for free, i am just starting a Rugs bussiness in Mexico and sharing that experience with people makes the work easier.

    • @dwrugs
      @dwrugs  Před rokem +1

      Thank you!!

    • @DitoElevatedYT
      @DitoElevatedYT Před rokem

      I’m starting too we should connect

    • @alejandrotopo
      @alejandrotopo Před rokem

      @@DitoElevatedYT Send me a DM

    • @ernestoochoa962
      @ernestoochoa962 Před rokem

      I started 2 weeks ago..and have been asked by multiple people now..i dint know what base price to start or how to price. Any ideas?

  • @Iseecolors__
    @Iseecolors__ Před rokem +1

    How do you cover your nose when putting the glue ?

    • @Nova_Oddities
      @Nova_Oddities Před rokem +2

      Respirator mask. Good for fumes and also when you trim. You don't wanna breathe in those yarn fibers

  • @iamjbeatz9947
    @iamjbeatz9947 Před 2 měsíci

    Can't go wrong with sports and Anime

  • @ellonysman
    @ellonysman Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hoodie uh....?

  • @Stevieray77
    @Stevieray77 Před měsícem

    I would ask for a deposit up front. If you can get a full deposit, all the better.

  • @TimelessRugs
    @TimelessRugs Před rokem +1

    how much should i charge for a 3ft by 3ft or 2ft by 2ft rug?

    • @Liu-Kang-Xi
      @Liu-Kang-Xi Před rokem +1

      3ft x 3ft = $21.57
      2ft x 2ft = $14.89
      Glad I could help. 👍

    • @leilanim7338
      @leilanim7338 Před rokem +9

      @@Liu-Kang-Xi .... Why are your numbers SO low? Do you actually make rugs? That price doesn't even make up for the tufting cloth used for the rug.

    • @ldpressuh4327
      @ldpressuh4327 Před rokem +1

      @@leilanim7338sound like a hata 😜

    • @leilanim7338
      @leilanim7338 Před rokem

      @@ldpressuh4327 I sound like a hater bc someone is charging 21.57 for a 3ft rug? 😹 you sound like an idiot too. You might as well pay your customer to take your rug at that point, but go off. 🤭

    • @loueelouuu
      @loueelouuu Před rokem +1

      @@Liu-Kang-XiLMAOO what ???

  • @hendrixj.8356
    @hendrixj.8356 Před rokem +3

    Good video when you watch at 1.5 to 1.75 speed

  • @fromyogatoart6303
    @fromyogatoart6303 Před 2 měsíci

    cost X 2.5

  • @benzoh28
    @benzoh28 Před rokem +2

    I heard they’re busting people on Copyright images

  • @Dovey14
    @Dovey14 Před rokem +1

    Do people really buy rugs from the Unabomber?