The Beadsmith English Beading Needles

I'd tried using size 10, 13, and 15 beading needles. Size 15 were too hard to thread (broke the first one). Size 13 was OK but I wanted to see if I could get by with something just a little bit bigger. Size 10 was sturdy and easy to thread but too big for some of my smaller seed beads. So I bought these. I am really happy with them and will be using them often. I am using 4 lb test Fireline with these mostly. I don't find it too difficult to thread but I have a lighted magnifier that is helping. I haven't gone through any very small seed beads lately, mostly just size 10 and 11 and some firepolished and other Czech shaped beads, as well as some semiprecious beads, and these have worked well in all of those cases. (These are too large for pearls. You really want a twisted wire needle with a collapsible eye for pearls.) These bend slightly but I have found that it is perfectly acceptable to use bent beading needles. The only place you might have a little trouble with these is if you're using coated Czech beads; because of the way the color is added, sometimes the holes are a little smaller or partially blocked compared to Japanese seed beads. If that is the case, just pick up a different bead, though. Seed beads are almost always sold in quantities far greater than what you will actually need for a project, so I've always considered a few casualties acceptable. Anyway, happy with these needles so far. I've successfully completed three projects with them and they give every indication of lasting for a long time.

Ordered on Friday, delivered on Saturday. The needles were a gift for our daughter. She is delighted to be able to continue on her project.

I have not used them yet but the quality looks good. Used them and they are wonderful

These needles are great for beading. I've only broken one so far. They are very bendy and they are easy to thread . They are the perfect length and a great value as well. I love this brand that I also bought a size 10.

Basic, works, dependable brand!

since im fan of beading i been used #13 but dont know why sadly 13 was not strong as before so i swithced #12 oh my totally worked! 13 is too easy to break so recommend to use 12 this will work for all bead project

Best needles I've found for bead weaving. Sturdy, and flexible. I prefer using these long needles, just makes things easier, especially when passing thru several beads. For me, Shorter needles don't work as well when making a Peyote bracelet or what ever. I have used these for some narrower pieces of Loom work.

Just what everyone recommends!

Super!! The needles are perfect for my embroidery.

Parfait pour la confection de bijoux en perles

Parfaites et de très bonne qualité

These are so thin but they are so good and easy to use with seed beads

Es perfecto pero se rompen demasiado