36 Gauge Triangle Felting Needles — Wholesale 100 Pack
Description
36 gauge triangle felting needles are a medium-coarse needle offering a natural balance between speed and control, making them a go-to choice for general shaping and early-stage refinement. This listing is a 100 needle wholesale pack — our best per-needle value, ideal for studios, teachers, and anyone who uses these needles regularly.
The 36 gauge moves a good amount of fiber per punch while leaving a noticeably smoother surface than the 32 gauge, making it the natural next step after initial bulk work. The triangle shaft provides consistent, balanced felting across three sides. It leaves a moderately rough surface and is typically followed by a 38 or 40 gauge for smoothing and detail.
Key Uses:
- General shaping and early-stage felting
- Transitioning from bulk felting to refined form
- Medium-speed fiber compaction
- Working medium to large areas
When to Use It:
36 gauge needles are ideal once your project has initial structure and you are ready to refine shape and even out the surface. They are a natural bridge between coarse bulk work and finer mid-stage needles.
Needle Details:
- Type: Triangle — 3 sides for consistent, balanced felting
- Gauge: 36 — medium-coarse
- Barbs: 9 total (3 per side) for efficient fiber movement
- Barb spacing: Regular — steady, even felting
- Pack size: 100 needles — wholesale value
Also available in packs of 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 36 gauge triangle felting needles for smaller quantities.
This needle is also available in the following mixed sets: Coarse Mix, Medium Mix, Triangle Mix.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 36 gauge triangle felting needle used for? 36 gauge triangle needles are used for general shaping and medium-speed fiber compaction, bridging early bulk felting and finer finishing work.
Is a 36 gauge needle good for detail work? It is not ideal for fine detail. Use a 40 or 42 gauge for detail and finishing work.
How does a 36 gauge compare to a 32 gauge? A 36 gauge is finer than a 32 gauge — it moves slightly less fiber per punch but leaves a smoother surface and more refined shape.
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.