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What size beading needle should I use?
A general rule of thumb: Size 15 seed bead uses size 12 or 13 needle. Size 11 seed bead uses size 12 needle. Size 8 seed bead uses size 8 or 10 needle.
What is an upholstery needle?
Noun. 1. upholstery needle – any of several very heavy and sometimes curved sewing needles used by upholsterers. sewing needle – a needle used in sewing to pull thread through cloth.
How big is a size 10 beading needle?
The size 10 needle has a diameter of . 46mm (. 018 Inches) and is suitable for beading thread up to . 011 Inches.
How big is a 12 needle?
Needle Gauge Chart
| Gauge Number | Needle Nominal O.D. (mm) | Needle Dead Volume (µL/25.4 mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 gauge needle | 2.109 | 51.076 µL/25.4 mm |
| 13 gauge needle | 2.413 | 64.895 µL/25.4 mm |
| 12 gauge needle | 2.769 | 93 µL/25.4 mm |
| 11 gauge needle | 3.048 | 113.728 µL/25.4 mm |