Tool Set For Tufting

The tools and the platforms to purchase necessary tools are chosen to achieve a higher quality of products and faster delivery times. In addition to the essential tools to be able to start tufting, also other useful but not completely essential tools were added to the list.

Tufting Frame

The tufting frame holds the fabric in place and has a series of needles that can be used to push yarn or thread through the fabric to create the desired design. It allows the fabric to be held securely in place while the needles are used to create the tufted design.

Tuft The World – Instant Tufting Frame Kit (70$)

Tufting Gun

A tufting gun is a tool that is used in the process of tufting, which is a technique for making carpets. The tufting gun uses a needle and thread to create loops or cuts of yarn or other materials, which are then fixed into a backing material to create the finished product.

Tufting guns are typically used in commercial settings, such as carpet factories, where they are operated by skilled workers. But it is easy to learn and enjoy tufting for everyone who is interested in tufting. The tufting process is fast and efficient and allows for the creation of a wide range of patterns and designs.

Cut Pile Rug Tufting Gun (See the current price below)

Tuft The World – AK-I Cut-Pile Tufting Gun (275$)

Primary Tufting Cloth

The tufting cloth is the material that is used to make the loops, and it can be made from a variety of materials, including wool, synthetic fibers, and natural fibers.

Etsy – Primary Tufting Cloth (35$)

#Bonus -> It is possible to find a ready starter kit created for beginners in the Amazon and Etsy shops, it contains a tufting gun (AK-I Cut-Pile or AK-II Loop-Pile), a Tufting Frame Kit, and Primary Tufting Cloth enough to create your first project. You can consider directly purchasing the Tufting Starter Kit instead of ordering separately.

Yarn

In the case of yarn, it is possible to find various types with different qualities. As a short answer, the wool is one of the best options for a long-lasting rug, you can find it in Etsy.

The second best option can be an Acrylic Yarn, this one is especially recommended to beginners for the first trials. It is a cheaper option compared to wool with acceptable quality, in long term it can create a flattening problem on the rug surface but it is a favorable option to gain experience without worrying about the price. You can easily find it in Knit Picks, Love Crafts, Joann, and Amazon.

You can find more detailed information in The Most Common Type of Yarns For Tufting.

Secondary Backing Cloth

The final backing cloth is not absolutely essential if you are just starting and experimenting, it is totally possible to leave it just with glue on the back. You can check 5 Finishing Techniques For Tufted Rugs to see potential options for backing. (17$)

You can find good-quality backing material in Tuft The World, Amazon, and in local stores like Home Depot or Walmart.

Glue

You may want to consider different kinds of adhesives for Wall-hangings, Floor Rugs, and Garments. You can check here to see which glue is a better choice for you.

For most of the projects you can do in the early days, AAT1132 Latex Glue would be an effective product for you. (42$)

Projector

Portable Mini Projector is budget-friendly and suitable for tufting projects (49.99$)

Yarn Winder

Hand-Operated Yarn Wall Winder (22$)

Shaver Clippers

Carpet Trimmer/Carver Clippers

You can check Tufting Rug Shavers to see a more detailed comparison of the common products in the market.

Summary

If you decide to choose these tool recommendations in order to create your Tufting Starter Kit, you can purchase all the necessary tools for approximately 500$ – 600$.

Don’t forget to use RUGTUFTER15 promo code to lower the cost of the set to 530$ + shipping.

2nd Tool Set For Tufting (US)

The tools and the platforms to purchase necessary tools are chosen to achieve a good quality of products with relatively long delivery times. In addition to the essential tools to be able to start tufting, also other useful but not completely essential tools were added to the list.

Frame

Tuft The World – Instant Tufting Frame Kit (70$) or as an alternative you can build your DIY Tufting Frame. If you have basic hardware tools you can collect all other necessary materials from your local hardware store. You will only need:

• 2 pieces of 2′ x 4′ wood plank
• Wood screws
• 2 pieces of Eye Hooks
• An extra stip of wood for the hooks
• 2 pieces of Bar Clamps

It is possible to build your tufting frame for less than 50$, if you are trying to reduce the overall cost it can be a good choice. You check How To Build Your DIY Tufting Frame to see the step-by-step process.

Tufting Gun

AK-I Cut-Pile Tufting Gun

Primary Tufting Cloth

Tuft The World – Primary Tufting Cloth (35$) or Burlap Cloth (18.95$) is way cheaper than the Primary Tufting Cloth and good quality for practicing. You can check The Best Tufting Cloths: Primary Cloth vs Monks Cloth vs Burlap to see the comparison of them.

Yarn

Acrylic Yarn is especially recommended to beginners for the first trials. It is a cheaper option compared to wool with acceptable quality, in long term it can create a flattening problem on the rug surface but it is a favorable option to gain experience without worrying about the price. You can easily find it in Knit Picks, Love Crafts, Joann, and Amazon.

You can find more detailed information in The Most Common Type of Yarns For Tufting.

Secondary Backing Cloth

The final backing cloth is not absolutely essential if you are just starting and experimenting, it is totally possible to leave it just with glue on the back. You can check 5 Finishing Techniques For Tufted Rugs to see potential options for backing. (17$)

You can find good-quality backing material in Etsy and Amazon, and in local stores like Home Depot or Walmart.

Glue

You may want to consider different kinds of adhesives for Wall-hangings, Floor Rugs, and Garments. You can check here to see which glue is a better choice for you.

For most of the projects you can do in the early days, AAT1132 Latex Glue would be an effective product for you. (42$)

Projector

Portable Mini Projector is budget-friendly and suitable for tufting projects (43$)

Yarn Winder

Hand-Operated Yarn Wall Winder (4.40$)

Shaver Clippers

Carpet Shaver Clippers (41.98$)

You can check Tufting Rug Shavers to see a more detailed comparison of the common products in the market.

Summary -> If you decide to choose these tool recommendations in order to create your Tufting Starter Kit, you can purchase all the necessary tools for approximately 300$.