- AK1 Tufting Gun $200
The first and most essential item you'll need is an AK1 Tufting Gun. This tool is responsible for creating the loops and cuts that form your rug's design. 
Prices for an AK1 Tufting Gun these are what we recommend for beginners. Pros alike use them as well number one it is so light I promise you don’t want to start with a heavy gun. Later when doing other things all newbies should start with a AK1 cut-pile gun. Yes there are two and one products out there however if your going to do get the machine design for what you want. Cut Pile are much easier to understand. There is also a AK1 Loop machine gun which i still recommend if your going to do cut pile then do a cut pile gun if your going to do a loop pile and then do a dedicated loop pile gun. , depending on the brand and model you select. Here at Rugs X Mi your american supplier we sell both Cut Pile and Loop pile guns for affordable pricing. When you purchase a gun from our store we give you free access to our Virtual tuft camp the most extensive virtual tufting camp on the U.S. Market.
- Frame - $30
Creating a frame is so easy you do not need to go out and buy a frame 
with simple tools you can build any size frame you want it will be heavy duty and secure, you'll need a sturdy frame. Creating a simple frame requires four 2x4 pieces of lumber. This should cost you around $10 to $20. The basic tools you need is a power drill. Your local home depot or lowes will cut the 2x4 for you . You can easily find lumber at your local hardware store. As long as you got some screws its literally that easy. In our virtual tuft camp we show you step by step how to build your tufting frame.
3. Primary Tufting Cloth 30x30 piece 14.99
The primary tufting cloth is what your going to apply your yarn to there are three types to choose from Burlap ( which is garbage in my opinion) its something I would never sell to a customer at all or even give as a gift. Burlap is cheap however and can work on an extreme low budget however it tears very easy and is not beginner friendly. Next you have months cloths you 100% monks cloth which is ok however the stands tend to get in . Then you have the Blended Primary Tufting Cloth
these are the 70% percent polyester and 30% cotton which are very good as well they are a little lower than primary tufting cloth and will run about 8.99-15.99 / yard then your going to have 100% primary tufting cloth which is 100% polyester and its has 14 wefts and It's essential to choose a material that's strong enough to hold the loops and cuts in place. The primary tufting cloth typically costs between $20 and $50, depending on the size and quality of the fabric you choose
4. Yarn- $30
As a beginner, we recommend starting with Red Heart yarn, which can be found at your amazon, walmart,. Yarn prices can vary greatly cause there are different types of yars such as cotton, wool, and acrylic. We recommend all beginners to start with 4ply acrylic yarn. If your 
wondering how much are you going to spend well expect to spend around $20 to $50 on an adequate amount of yarn for your first project. Just know the bigger the frame the more yarn but on a 30x30 frame which is like a 2ft project pick something that doesn’t require a lot of color. Baby Steps you have to crawl before you walk As you progress, you may want to explore other brands and types of yarn to find the perfect fit for your designs
4.Rug Backing or Grey Felt/ Glue 12.99 backing 21.99 for a quart of rug glue
Now as you see were adding up the cost just to start but now were headed to the things you need at the end of your project. Which is 
backing fabric. There are all types of backing Grey Felt which you can get at Joanns, hobby lobby we get the 72 inches wide one. Which normally runs aout $7.99 / yard were as rug backing will run you 72 inches about 15.99/ yard. Which is what we sell our anti slip rug backing ere are rugsxmi for 12.99/Yard
5. Little tools you will need $150
Projector starts at 59.00
Sharpies 4.99
Duck Bill Scissors $15-20
Trimmers ( you can use scissors to do the same thing) $59 dollars on amazon
Regular Scissors 5-$30
Threader ( $3) trust me you want to get the pack on amazon you lose those things so easy
6 Website 39.99/ month
If you're planning to sell your rugs online, you'll need a website to showcase and sell your products. Shopify is an excellent platform to start with, as it offers a user-friendly interface and various e-commerce tools. Shopify plans range from $39 I recommend shopify because you get an all in one package. Listen you get a website, free email marketing, access to shopify capital to build your business. . However, you can start with the basic plan and upgrade as your business grows.
As we've seen, starting a rug tufting hobby or business requires an initial investment of around If we include the website were at about 425.00 to get started. We here at Rugs X mi have put together an amazing kit for only $275 dollars were you will get gun, yarn and thread if you want to upgrade we can conclude a 30x30 frame you only need to screw it together when it comes to you for $350. These kits sell out very fast and we look forward to helping you grow and become an Certified Rug X Mi Master Tufter.
