---
product_id: 15171502
title: "Size 12"
brand: "the beadsmith"
price: "KSh2253"
currency: KES
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 13
category: "The Beadsmith"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/15171502-size-12
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# Long eye for secure threading 51mm length for precision 0.36mm diameter steel strength Size 12

**Brand:** the beadsmith
**Price:** KSh2253
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Elevate your bead game with needles that never quit! 🧵

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Size 12 by the beadsmith
- **How much does it cost?** KSh2253 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/15171502-size-12)

## Best For

- the beadsmith enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted the beadsmith brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Thread with Confidence:** Long, stiff, and fine needles keep your thread perfectly in place, minimizing frustration and maximizing flow.
- • **Value-Packed 4-Needle Card:** Get four premium needles per pack, designed to keep you crafting without interruption.
- • **Perfect Size for Seed Beads:** Size 12 needles expertly handle 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads for flawless stringing and stitching.
- • **Precision Crafted in England:** Trusted John James quality ensures durability and reliability for every beadwork project.
- • **Versatile Beadwork Compatibility:** Ideal for loom weaving and off-loom techniques like peyote, brick, and herringbone stitches.

## Overview

The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 are precision-engineered steel needles measuring 51mm in length and 0.36mm in diameter. Made in England by the renowned John James brand, these needles feature long eyes for secure threading and are perfect for working with 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads. Ideal for both loom weaving and off-loom bead stitching techniques, they come in a convenient 4-needle blister card, combining quality, versatility, and value for serious bead artists.

## Description

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Review: Beadsmith Needles Size 12 - These needles are great for beading. I've only broken one so far. They are very bendy and they are easy to thread . They are the perfect length and a great value as well. I love this brand that I also bought a size 10.
Review: Good brand - Basic, works, dependable brand!

## Features

- MADE IN ENGLAND: The name of John James Needles is recognized by needle crafters around the globe and is renowned for quality and reliability.
- QUALITY: Made of steel, the #12 needle measures 51mm in length and 0.36mm in diameter. They come on a blister card with 4 needles.
- THREADING: The stiff needle is very fine, long and straight, with long eyes made for keeping thread in place while working.
- BEADING: The #12 needles are perfect for use with 11/0 and 15/0 seeds beads. They are fantastic to string beads, pearls and sequins.
- BEADWORK: These needles work great for loom weaving as well as off-loom stitching such as peyote, brick, herringbone and netting.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002TIUBZA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,402 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #15 in Beading Needles |
| Brand | The Beadsmith |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (528) |
| Date First Available | October 19, 2009 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00790524561698 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Length | 4 Inches |
| Item Weight | 0.352 ounces |
| Item model number | BN124 |
| Manufacturer | The Beadsmith |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Beading |
| UPC | 790524561698 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** The Beadsmith
- **Color:** Silver
- **Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Point Type:** Fine
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Beading

## Images

![Size 12 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71N4U2bZITL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beadsmith Needles Size 12
*by N***S on December 18, 2025*

These needles are great for beading. I've only broken one so far. They are very bendy and they are easy to thread . They are the perfect length and a great value as well. I love this brand that I also bought a size 10.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good brand
*by W***E on February 16, 2026*

Basic, works, dependable brand!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ working great for a variety of stitches and beads
*by S***O on July 15, 2017*

I'd tried using size 10, 13, and 15 beading needles. Size 15 were too hard to thread (broke the first one). Size 13 was OK but I wanted to see if I could get by with something just a little bit bigger. Size 10 was sturdy and easy to thread but too big for some of my smaller seed beads. So I bought these. I am really happy with them and will be using them often. I am using 4 lb test Fireline with these mostly. I don't find it too difficult to thread but I have a lighted magnifier that is helping. I haven't gone through any very small seed beads lately, mostly just size 10 and 11 and some firepolished and other Czech shaped beads, as well as some semiprecious beads, and these have worked well in all of those cases. (These are too large for pearls. You really want a twisted wire needle with a collapsible eye for pearls.) These bend slightly but I have found that it is perfectly acceptable to use bent beading needles. The only place you might have a little trouble with these is if you're using coated Czech beads; because of the way the color is added, sometimes the holes are a little smaller or partially blocked compared to Japanese seed beads. If that is the case, just pick up a different bead, though. Seed beads are almost always sold in quantities far greater than what you will actually need for a project, so I've always considered a few casualties acceptable. Anyway, happy with these needles so far. I've successfully completed three projects with them and they give every indication of lasting for a long time.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Needles Beading Size 12, 4 Needles/Pack by Beadsmith
- The Beadsmith Fireline by Berkley – Micro-Fused Braided Thread – 6lb. Test.006”/.15mm Diameter, 125 Yard Spool, Crystal Color – Super Strong Stringing Material for Jewelry Making and Bead Weaving
- BeadSmith ColorEYES Beading Needles, Size #10, #11, #12, 1 Pack of 6, Assorted

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*Store origin: KE*
*Last updated: 2026-03-08*