9 Piece Felting Needle Starter Set
The 9 Piece Felting Needle Starter Set gives you a selection of the three most essential triangle needle gauges — everything a beginner needs to start needle felting, all in one pack with a handy storage tube.
The set includes three each of 32, 38, and 40 gauge triangle needles, covering the full range from bulk shaping to finishing work. Whether you are brand new to needle felting or looking for a convenient all-in-one starter kit, this set gives you the right needle for every stage of your first projects.
What's Included:
- 3 x 32 Gauge Triangle Needles — coarse needle for fast bulk shaping and building structure
- 3 x 38 Gauge Triangle Needles — medium all-purpose needle for general felting and surface smoothing
- 3 x 40 Gauge Triangle Needles — fine needle for detail work and surface refinement
- Clear PVC storage tube with screw-on lid for safe keeping
Perfect For:
- Beginners starting their first needle felting projects
- Trying out different gauges before committing to larger packs
- A thoughtful gift for a new felter
- A compact, tidy needle storage solution
Pro Tip: Start with the 32 gauge to build your initial shape, move to the 38 gauge for general felting and smoothing, and use the 40 gauge for surface refinement and light detail work. When you are ready to add more gauges, explore our individual needle listings and mixed sets.
About Felting Needles
Felting needles come in a wide range of configurations — different gauges, shaft shapes, barb counts, and point styles. These variations let you choose the right tool for each stage of your project. Originally manufactured for industrial textile machinery, they have been adapted by artists and craftspeople into the hand tools used in needle felting today.
How do felting needles work?
Each needle has a number of barbs that catch the fiber as it is pushed through the project. This causes the fibers to become entangled to make a solid felt. The greater the number of barbs, the faster the project will felt.
What is Felting Needle Gauge?
The term “Gauge” simply refers to the thickness of the barb. There are many tables on the web that will let you convert from gauge to millimeters or inched but for the craft felter, its really not important. Gauge is a simple whole number that’s easy to remember. The confusing part about gauge is the larger the gauge, the smaller the shaft size. I.e. a 32-gauge needle will have a larger shaft diameter larger than that of a 42-gauge needle. Also, keep in mind that the larger the shaft size, the larger to whole left in your project. For quick felting, 32 gauge 9 point needles will felt quicker than 40 gauge 3 barb needles. The 40 gauge 3 barb needles will, however, leave a smoother service.
How do I care for my felting needles?
Felting needles are very delicate and break easily if not used properly. They designed to go into industrial machines that hold thousands of needles at a time and operate in an up and down motion. Using your needles at a sever angle, twisting manor or in a manner that would cause them to bend can cause them to break. Also, take care that the pad you felt on is thick enough to allow the needles to not hit the hard surface under the pad. This is the quickest and most common way to break needles. Felting needles are for dry felting and will rust if exposed to water or moisture.
If you are purchasing needles for a multi needle tool or felting machine, please ask before you purchase to make sure they will fit.
Notes:
- Needles are very sharp, please use caution when using.
- Children should always be supervised while using or handling Needles.
- Always felt on an appropriate surface.
- Needles are delicate and can break easily, use proper care when using.
