Tulip Beading needles are specially designed for beadwork. There is a needle for every beader and each purpose: a loom needle for loom beading; various sizes ofbeading needles for beadweaving / off-loom stitching; a twisted needle for stringing, bead crochet and kumihimo.
Tulip beading needles are easy to thread, bendable yet strong and warp resistant, with a slightly rounded point to avoid splitting the thread (except the size 10 short sharp needle, meant for bead embroidery, having a point that pierces fabric easily).
These needles measure from 51mm long by .46mm thick to 47.5mm long by .35mm thick. There are 4 assorted beading needles in a package and they do have small eyes. The needle sizes are #10 (long), #11, #12 and #10 (short with a sharp point). These needles are made of a Nickel plated Steel and were made in Japan by Tulip.