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Best Needle Sizes for Felting

Understanding Felting Needle Gauges

Felting needles come in various gauges; as their name implies, the higher their number indicates finer needles. Common felting needle gauges available for arts and crafts use include 32 gauge, 36 gauge, 38 gauge needles. 40 gauge needles have thinner thread than their 36 counterparts – as 40 is considered finer.

Beginners typically start out using 38 gauge star needles as these provide the ideal blend between speed and smoothness – perfect for most projects from start to finish.

Best Needle Sizes for Felting

Understanding Felting Needle Gauges

Felting needles come in various gauges; as their name implies, the higher their number indicates finer needles. Common felting needle gauges available for arts and crafts use include 32 gauge, 36 gauge, 38 gauge needles. 40 gauge needles have thinner thread than their 36 counterparts – as 40 is considered finer.

Beginners typically start out using 38 gauge star needles as these provide the ideal blend between speed and smoothness – perfect for most projects from start to finish.

Best Needle Sizes for Felting

Understanding Felting Needle Gauges

Felting needles come in various gauges; as their name implies, the higher their number indicates finer needles. Common felting needle gauges available for arts and crafts use include 32 gauge, 36 gauge, 38 gauge needles. 40 gauge needles have thinner thread than their 36 counterparts – as 40 is considered finer.