BETHANY ARTS felting machine needles-12 CT-5 GAUGES TO CHOOSE FROM

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Time to get those felting machines out and use the winter (spring, summer, fall)  doldrums to start creating!  I have assorted counts of needles for sale, this listing is for 12 cut needles for any felting machine. I have a Simplicity (has a little wider hole) and a Singer (narrower hole) and these needles will fit both. The standard length is 37 mm or about 1 1/2", but if you need a different length just let me know.  The 32-36 has 3 barbs per side and the 38-42 has 2 barbs per side. The Star 36 & 38 (4 sides) has 2 barbs per side.
Some tips: Needles break, that's probably why you put the machine away in the first place. There are tips for making that happen less.  Always stop and raise the needles when you turn your felt.  If you hear any noise or snap, stop the machine and check your needles. One broken needle can take out the rest REAL FAST! you have to remove the needle and the pieces it left. You don't have to replace it right away, but invest in a small needle nose pliers to remove the broken one. Depending on your machine, you'll have to take the needle guard off when you do it. After you've loaded your needles in, make sure they will descend with out hitting the guard plate, you may have to play with this a while to get it perfect.  There are some good books in the library to get more tips from.  Also, hand needle felt your design down loosely first before going to the machine, this will actually save time and needles in the end.
There are a few machines that take odd needle sizes. The safest needles for  you to try are the 32 and 36 gauge as they fit the most machines. If you have trouble with any needles, a swipe of the shaft end with some sanding paper should help.  I have different size packs of these in my ebay store, so if you need different amounts, check there. I will split the pack between two sizes of anything over 24 needles, just send a note with your order, or contact me with the request.
Thanks for checking out my listings.  I have a Facebook Page under Bethany Arts where I show things I'm working on and upcoming shows and demos. Check it out and I'd appreciate a "like". Terry