ULTIMATE TUFTING SUPPLIES GUIDE | what it costs for essential and nice-to-have items
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- čas přidán 29. 04. 2024
- 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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I dont have the personal funds to start tufting but I am so intrigued by this hobby
its not a hobby its a business
@@aynaraaltamirano4788 🤭
@@aynaraaltamirano4788 it’s also a hobby.
same!
try a punch needle
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.
I just ordered my first tufting gun using your discount. It saved me $41.25. Thank you. I'm excited to get started.
How did it went? Just curious 🤔
@@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.
Amazing! Which machine did you get?
@@nenaa2471 The AK-I Cut Pile.
@@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.
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!
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.
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.
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 😌
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!
Awesome!!
Love this!! Thank you for the wonderful info. Always look forward to seeing your videos!
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?
Nice! I just got into making rugs. Great help! Keep up the great work 🤍
Hi AJ, I'm just getting started tufting, so this was super useful to have a list, and rough costs! Love your videos. James
AJ your vids are the best, I've relied so much from your videos
So excited for this video. I was trying to figure it all out last night
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!
That’s what I did back when I was waiting for mine! Filled pages with ideas-it was very exciting 😊
Would you be able to advise where you got the kit from and which it was?? Doing some research into it.
Did you ever buy a kit and from where?
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
hi appreciate you about informing us to VOCs. hope we find a better alternative, for our health & environment!
I’m a tattoo artist and i got a tufting gun for my 21st bday your videos help SO MUCH! Thank youuu
Thank you queen for making this video and sharing your tips🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
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!
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!
JUST BOUGHT MY BEGINNERS KIT AFTER WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS UNTIL 3:40 AM..... LOVE YOUR INFO 💚
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
Sooo??
How's it going after a year?
Perfect Topic, thanks! I enjoy the tufting vids but was always wondering if it was financially viable hobby
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).
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.
My tip is that if you use a loop gun monk cloth will work.
If you use cut you have to use primary cloth.
Been thinking about this for years. This year I'm not going to be sad and do something with my life!!
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.
I’ve been getting this pricing question a lot, so I’ll add it to my list! Shipping too :)
This was very helpful 🖤
Just ordered my cut style tufting gun. I'm very excited to get started soon. Appreciate the coupon code 💕
How is it going so far? I also think about to get into this hobby :)
Do you ever share about your cost per rug or how to decide your profit margin?
This info is so helpful. Thank you!
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!!!
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.
I need tufting gun n am in kenya.(africa
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.
So helpful! If you have a yarn winder, do you need the yarn cones?
Hi, love your stuff and thanks for the info; if you don’t mind, how do you quote or price your rugs?
Dog clippers work really well for me! theyre just a bit bigger than human ones
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!!
Thank you for sharing your experience! I’m glad you got your money back after all that 😣
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
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.
Not with that attitude!!
@@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.
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. :)
@@aspen1713 how about the cost of yarn? How’s that? Say for a …. 5x7 rug? Do you know?
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.
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
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
AJ Thank you you are the Greatest!
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
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.
they are called MSDS for anybody interested in the safety data sheets. Material safety data sheet.
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
True! Haha you’re so welcome 😊
I wish there was an European version of this (where to buy cloth, yarn, etc)
Check Etsy!! There’s quite a few sellers who have the basic supplies based in the UK
There is a european supplier - tuftingshop.com/
@@jillianmorrison1959 ok I will check thanks.. any specific etsy stores that you can share?
@@soniupeng8471 yes, I have seen this one. It doesnt have yarn yet, do you know for how much they sell?
@@lemonspice5889 Im based in EU also and I recently ordered some from: HandmadebyLuizaPorto on etsy. Free delivery too
Thank you for this video! Where can I get the cheapest tufting canvas ?
Honestly a great vid!
Thanks!
Great info! Thanks for sharing!
What length do u usually buy ? How many rugs do u usually make out of what u get?
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!
great video for the community! :)
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. 😬
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
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.
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
Thank you 😊 your videos are awesome 🤩
I love youuuuuu!!! Greetings from Croatia💙
What is the difference between the 2 machines. What do they do different
can you please make a video about yarn and yarnconing
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! 🤍
How many cones of yarn does one need to start? Thanks!
I finally figured it out! You look exactly like amy adams! 🤗🤗
How much would you estimate approx. the cost per square foot?
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
Thank you soo much for your video!
Nice video, thanks for sharing!
What program you use on your laptop 💻 to put pictures on the projector
I'm a tattoo artist and this is genius ! Happy new year btw ! 💪🔪
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.
You really won't find any zero VOC glues that are not prohibitively expensive
I love your videos. I found you after purchasing a green gun from AliExpress. It arrives in two weeks and I couldn’t be more excited. I still need to find out where I will put my frame (my house has been taken over with other crafts.) lol
My question to you is something that I don’t hear anyone talking about: hearing protection. How loud are these guns? It seems that working on a pattern for hours, more people should wear ear muffs? I know you have a different gun than the one I purchased. But what’s the sound experience with yours? Are you driving the neighbors crazy? 😂 💕
Let me know how it goes!
I usually wear noise-canceling headphones. The guns can be pretty loud. I live in an apartment complex where it's common to hear construction going on, so I don't think it's an issue. Plus, my tufting room doesn't share any walls with my neighbors, so that helps!
I feel you on having tooooo many crafting supplies
How was your gun ? Did it work well?
another great video! I'm actually extremely concerned about glue because I live in a small apartment and the windows do not open. is there anything you would recommend safety wise?
Since you don't have a space that is well ventilated- do you have an area outside you could go to? Even a park with a table would work as long as you have enough time for it to dry. At home- even if you wear a mask, those fumes will continue to exist in your home for hours if there isn't any ventilation.
@@SherittaNesbitt there really isn't a way for me to get my frame out of my apartment, and then on top of that I could not stay outside long enough for it to dry (especially because it is very cold right now). I haven't glued my first rug yet because I really don't know what to do.
If I was in your boat, I’d stick to wall hangings using pvc glue for a while. Unless you find an alternative adhesive with no VOCs or figure out a way to glue outside. I’ll let you know if I find any safer alternatives!!
@@AJMAKES137 thank you so much! I'd love to know if you find anything. As for glueing outside, how bad would it be to glue off the frame? I think I'd be able to glue outside if I could cut the piece off and then glue, but I know glueing is supposed to happen on frame.
Actually, you have a great point! I’ve seen one other tufter glue off frame, I would imagine you just have to be careful not to move the piece around too much to keep the yarn in place. Might run into the piece curling on the edges? But I think this could be a great alternative option for you given the circumstances. I say give it a try!
Hey I'm just wondering where you get your yarn cones from, I'm finding it so difficult to find them 😔
There’s a link in the description box! Tuftinggun.com sells them
Thx for the tips. New subscriber here
Hello, Do they ship everything on their website worldwide i.e Ghana, West Africa?
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!!!
Would you share a link to the product you bought?
While I can see how the tufting fabric would be better with a gun, I feel like that'd be really bad for punch needle? Like I use a particularly loose monks cloth and I find sometimes when starting a project that there's so much give that the loops don't want to stay in place immedately and I have to pull them from the other side
do you do custom rugs for people?
Amazing video. Thanks for sharing the insight with us.
I looked ti p no Amazon and there is a Two in one Tun for it? Has both funcions
How much do you charge for your completed rugs?
Also if u only skip one string on the edge ti will help hide the side of the rug when u look across the Flore
hi on the video 0:06 - may I know what font using on the green background?
Roc Grotesk in Extra Wide
You should put a box fan in your window to pull the smell out... You can also get a respirator.
Does someone knows somewhere to buy a tufting gun in Argentina? I can't find anywhere, I guess I would have to buy international
Im saving up
Where do you buy the cloth?
Thank you 🦋
AK1 and 2 is 150 us or less from China, you may have to wait a few weeks but it’s the same gun you buy in the states.
Link?
bonjour je viens de regarder la vidéo merci pour tous ces conseil !! 😊 je suis de france
Thank you!
Not only does Aj Makes great work but Aj beautiful too 😍😍😍
Lovely video, I'm getting started with rug tufting and appreciate your walk through. For the mask, you should invest in a proper P95 NIOSH mask when working with things with VOCs. Simple cloth face masks aren't going to protect you and you'll eventually develop lung issues. I do a lot of work with resins, silicones, and toxic glues that also have VOCs and was taught to always wear one of these NIOSH masks. You can get replacement filters and they filter a lot of organic compounds, you basically smell nothing when you have this on. 3M makes these masks and they're a bit expensive to start with but they last forever and the replacement cartridges are fairly affordable. Anywho, looking forward to seeing more of your art! Your rugs are gorgeous.
Thanks for the tips! I just bought a respirator, thank goodness
what is a good backing other than non slip or is non slip the best to get?
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
Where do you buy your yarn? :)
How did you start out did you go small
Thank you so much
Hay I have the loop pile ak 11 and for some reason my yarn isn’t sticking to the monk cloth . Someone help!