Plastic Needles - 7cm 100pc Bulk Pack
Introduce young crafters to the world of sewing and weaving with our 7cm Plastic Needles. These blunt-tipped needles are the perfect introductory tool for safety-conscious environments, allowing students to explore textile arts without the worry of sharp points.
With 100 needles in a convenient resealable pack, this value pack is a must-have resource for primary classrooms, early learning centers, elderly care centers and group therapy sessions.
Key Features
Safety-First Design: Features a blunt, rounded tip specifically designed for children, the elderly and beginners to use safely.
Large Eye Detail: The extra-wide eye makes threading a breeze, even for thicker materials like wool, yarn, and narrow ribbons.
Durable Plastic Construction: Flexible yet sturdy enough to handle repetitive weaving and sewing through various materials.
Bright Assorted Colours: Vivid hues make the needles easy to spot on craft tables and help keep students engaged.
Bulk 100pc Quantity: A high-volume pack ensuring every student in the class has the tools they need for collaborative projects.
Creative Applications
Beginner Sewing: Perfect for stitching together pre-punched felt shapes, burlap, or plastic canvas.
Weaving Activities: Use on cardboard looms or with our Pastel Pipe Cleaners to create intricate woven patterns and textures.
Beading Projects: The 7cm length acts as a fantastic guide for threading larger beads, such as our Jumbo Alphabet Beads or Printed Wood Mix.
Lacing Cards: An excellent tool for developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through traditional lacing exercises.
Why They are a Classroom Staple
Promotes Independence: The easy-to-thread design allows students to manage their own projects with minimal teacher assistance.
Organised Storage: Supplied in a re-sealable pack that keeps the needles tidy and prevents them from getting lost in the bottom of craft tubs.
Versatile Compatibility: Works beautifully with a wide range of threading materials, from standard knitting yarn to colorful embroidery floss.
Teacher Tip: Pair these needles with some stiff cardboard and a hole punch to create custom "connect-the-dots" sewing cards that reinforce shape and number recognition!