Tulip TBN-004e Jewelry Making Tool, 47.5 x 0.35mm, Grey

Once upon a time, I thought John James was the only needle out there. Then, my beading life changed when I risked some extra dollars on Tulip needles. I started out with size 11 and then after a couple uses, quickly bought all the sizes available. My interests tend toward multi-dimensional work, and often I needed to put a needle in an extremely tight space, so tight, I had to use pliers throughout! Normally, this kind of maneuver would result in 3 things: a busted bead, a busted ( and bent) needle and big time regret for me. However, even under the most rigorous demands, Tulip holds up far more than any other brand. They do bend, if you grip them tightly and bead for hours on end, but only slightly. I have never broken one, and never busted an eye.They are more resilient that John James, and when fresh and new have a nice little gold type finish around the eye. That wears off after several uses. With the smaller, thinner sizes like 12 and 13, the lengths are slightly different. Sometimes it's hard to tell. The size 13 are the most delicate, with the smallest eye and the most difficult to thread (for me using 2 different magnifications) but perform the same as the other sizes. When working with Delicas and trying to get that last thread woven in, without knotting and gluing, they are the "go to" for the serious beader. I would not buy another brand needle as long as Tulips are available.

Since I discovered Tulip Needles, they are the only ones I will use. All the others that I tried bent almost immediately and were unusable before the project was finished. Tulips are strong enough that they last for several projects. They do bend but not to the point that they are so mangled that they are unusable. They are very strong and the metal very resilient. They are definitely the best! I have been using them for about 3 years now.

I can’t believe I paid this much for 2 beading needles that both broke within 45 minutes. I’m an advanced beader of over 15 years. I’ve tried them all and the beading needles I buy are from Walmart of all places. If they have a craft sections I buy a pack of 9 needles for $1.00. They last as long or longer than any on the market Ivbought. I know I’m rough on the needles but come on for $10.00, I could of bought 90 needles. But I had try try them and I will never again.

I've used other brands of size 12 beading needles, but these needles so far are my favorite. The needle feels firm in the hand without feeling brittle. After using this needle for a few projects, the needle has a slight curve to it, which I actually like. Other needles that I've used became seriously bent after a few projects, and no longer worked efficiently. From now on, it's Tulip beading needles for me!

I have been beading for over 30 years. Only recently found Tulip needles. They are the BEST needles I have ever used. They seemed pricey at first but they rarely break and hold their shape better than any I have used before. Also very smooth thread ability. Great beading needles!

I put off buying these for a long time because they were so expensive, but finally tried them and they are definitely worth it. They are flexible but retain their shape. Other needles bend and warps after a few uses, but these needles are stillStraight after several projects. I also break other needles frequently, not these. No breaks yet. I'm definitely going to stick to this brand from now on.

These are the best beading needles I have ever used. For the size they are easier to thread and I haven’t had one break. While they are expensive they are definitely worth the cost.

I use these for beading. Size 12 is a delicate size and they bend more easily than a size 10. The advantage is that they go through very refined bead holes, or through multiple threading designs.