36 Gauge Star Felting Needles — Wholesale 100 Pack
Description
36 gauge star felting needles are a medium-coarse needle with four working sides, designed for fast, aggressive fiber compaction and bulk structure building. 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 star configuration covers more surface area per punch than a triangle needle of the same gauge, making it noticeably faster for bulk work. With 8 barbs (2 per side across 4 sides), it moves more fiber with each stroke. Star needles tend to leave a rougher surface than triangles of the same gauge and are typically followed by finer needles for smoothing.
Key Uses:
- Fast bulk felting and compaction
- Quick structure building across large areas
- Aggressive fiber movement in early-stage work
- Speeding up the shaping process
When to Use It:
36 gauge star needles are best used in the early to mid stages of a project when you need to move a large amount of fiber quickly. Because of their extra sides and barbs, they are faster than a 36 gauge triangle for bulk work.
Needle Details:
- Type: Star — 4 sides for wide coverage and fast fiber movement
- Gauge: 36 — medium-coarse
- Barbs: 8 total (2 per side) for efficient, aggressive felting
- Barb spacing: Regular — fast, even fiber compaction
- Pack size: 100 needles — wholesale value
Also available in packs of 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 36 gauge star felting needles for smaller quantities.
This needle is also available in the following mixed sets: Coarse Mix, Medium Mix, Star 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 star felting needle used for? 36 gauge star needles are used for fast bulk felting and structure building, covering more surface area per punch than a triangle needle.
How does a star needle differ from a triangle needle? A star needle has four sides and more barbs than a triangle, making it faster for bulk work but leaving a rougher surface.
Is a 36 gauge star needle good for detail work? No — it is a coarse, high-speed needle suited for bulk and structure work. Use a finer gauge for detail and finishing.
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.