36 Gauge Reverse Felting Needles — Wholesale 100 Pack
Description
36 gauge reverse felting needles work in the opposite direction of standard needles — instead of pushing fiber inward, they pull fiber outward to create raised, fluffy, or textured surface effects. 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 reverse is the most aggressive reverse needle, lifting fiber more forcefully to create pronounced texture. It is an essential specialty tool for adding fur-like effects, dimensional texture, and surface interest to felted pieces. It should not be used in place of standard needles for shaping or compaction.
Key Uses:
- Creating raised, fluffy surface texture
- Adding fur, hair, or feather-like effects
- Lifting fiber for dimensional surface work
- Creating contrast between smooth and textured areas
When to Use It:
Use the 36 gauge reverse when you want to add pronounced, aggressive surface texture such as thick fur or heavy pile effects. It produces a more pronounced, rougher texture than finer reverse gauges.
Needle Details:
- Type: Reverse — barbs face outward to pull fiber toward the surface
- Gauge: 36 — coarse, for aggressive fiber lifting
- Triangle shaft for consistent, balanced action
- Specialty tool — not for shaping or compaction
- Pack size: 100 needles — wholesale value
Also available in packs of 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 36 gauge reverse felting needles for smaller quantities.
This needle is also available in the following mixed sets: Reverse 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 does a reverse felting needle do? Reverse felting needles have backward-facing barbs that pull fiber out of the felt surface, creating a raised, fluffy, or textured effect.
When should I use a 36 gauge reverse needle? Use a 36 gauge reverse when you want pronounced, aggressive surface texture such as thick fur or heavy pile effects.
Can I use a reverse needle for the whole project? No — reverse needles are a specialty tool for surface texture only. Use standard needles for all shaping and compaction work.
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.