What is a size 10 English beading needle, and what should I use it for?
The size 10 English beading needle is a high-quality, durable needle. These beading needles are longer than standard sewing needles, enabling you to string multiple seed beads and other beads. Use size 10 beading needles with beading threads size D and smaller, and use with 15 seed beads or larger. This size is recommended for most off-loom bead weaving stitches (such as peyote, brick stitch and netting) and loom work. Size 10 may be too large if you are using a stitch that requires more than two passes of thread through the same bead, such as right angle weave or spiral rope. The size 10 beading needle is approximately 2″ long.
