This handy tool holds one to six felting needles. Tool comes with three 36-gauge needles. Felting needle tool speeds up the process of felting larger areas or 3-D shapes. Comfortable smooth birch wood knob, and tool screws apart to allow quick placement of needles. Hard to find felting needles are excellent for embellishing sewing and craft projects, creating accessories, home decor items, rooting doll hair and other soft sculpture projects. Needles are strong 36-gauge with triangular points. Barbs and tips are designed for easy needle penetration.