Basic Tufting Starter Kit

Essential Setup

A beginner-friendly home tufting setup with the core tools and materials you need to make your first piece.

Best for
First-time tufters who want the essentials and prefer to choose finishing materials separately.

What’s included

• 1 tufting gun — choose AK-I or AK-V
• 1 assembled tufting frame — choose 40 × 40cm or 60 × 60cm
• 1 primary tufting cloth, pre-stretched onto your frame:
  • 50 × 50cm cloth with the 40 × 40cm frame
  • 70 × 70cm cloth with the 60 × 60cm frame
• 2 × 400g yarn cones
• 2 × 75mm G-clamps

Ready to get started
Your primary tufting cloth arrives pre-stretched onto the assembled frame, so there is less setup to do when your kit arrives.

Choose your frame
40 × 40cm is compact and ideal for first projects, mini rugs and small wall pieces.
60 × 60cm gives you more room for larger or more detailed designs.

Want the complete home setup?
Choose the All-in-One Kit if you also want backing, adhesive and finishing tools bundled together.

Your kit also includes 10% off a Nice Studio workshop, so you can build confidence with hands-on guidance.

Choosing your gun
Compare the AK-I and AK-V Tufting Guns before selecting your kit option.

Helpful next steps

• Read how to start tufting in New Zealand
• Plan how much yarn you need
• Understand primary cloth and backing fabric
• Explore tufting workshops