Beading Needles

If you are new to beading, one of the first things you will learn is that beading needles are different than regular sewing needles. It is important to purchase the right type of needles in order to be able to achieve bead weaving techniques successfully. Beading needles are longer than the standard sewing needles you would purchase for regular stitch work. The longer length allows the beader to string several beads at one time.

Another distinguishing feature of beading needles involves the eye of the needle. The eye is kept as close to the same width of the rest of the needle as possible. This is so you will be able to pass thread through the small holes of the beads more than once without snagging. The next important step towards purchasing your beading needles is knowing which sizes you need for certain projects.

Beading needles are sized by number. The higher the number on the needle, the thinner it will be. Needles can also be categorized as small, medium or large. The size you purchase will depend on the type and size of beads you are using. Some expert beaders suggest purchasing a needle size that is one size smaller than the size of seed beads you are using.

Gold Onyx Bead Weaving Supplies offers Japanese Miyuki beading needles. They are ideal for both off-loom and loom bead weaving. All of these needles come to you packed in sturdy flip-top storage tubes.

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