Cheap Supplies
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Managing costs is crucial for sustainable tufting:
Online Suppliers
Specialty Tufting Stores
- Tuftingshop.com, TuftTheWorld, etc.
- Higher prices but reliable quality
- Often have starter bundles
General Craft Stores
- Joann's, Michaels (with coupons)
- Limited tufting-specific items
- Good for yarn during sales
Wholesale/Bulk
- Alibaba for equipment (research sellers)
- Yarn mill ends and clearances
- Restaurant supply for frames materials
Money-Saving Strategies
- Join group buys in tufting communities
- Buy yarn in bulk during sales
- Use coupons - Joann's often has 40-60% off
- Check Facebook Marketplace for used equipment
- Build your own frame instead of buying
Budget Breakdown (Startup)
- Gun: $200-300
- Frame: $50-150 (or DIY for $30)
- Initial materials: $100-200
- Total: $350-650 minimum
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