HunnyBuns reborn doll supplies, doll kits, genesis paints, sculpting, polymer clay, reborns, newborning, secrist, dvd

Amazing No-Barb 43G German Rooting Needles

To my knowledge, this is the smallest gauge needle in existence for rooting doll hair. They literally do not leave a visible hole and you really need very fine quality mohair to make them work well. But OH, the results!!

These are not at all like the felting needles with barbs that we are used to using. This needle has a tiny groove down to the end of the needle which picks up literally ONE hair at a time. They are quite strong, despite their delicate appearance, and I rarely break one. Click on More Images under the needle photo to see a sample of rooting done with this needle.

TIP: I've found that you should rotate the needle til you find the "sweet spot" that picks up hair and then mark that position on the handle. If you allow the needle to rotate while you root, you'll stop picking up hair. I suggest you use a magnifying glass to find the fork on the end of the needle and keep it at the "7:00" (or pointing at your left shoulder if you're right handed) position as you root, inserting the needle perpendicular to the hair strands.

PRICING:
6 needles - $5.99
12 needles - $11.75
24 needles - $22.99
50 needles - $46.99

ALWAYS clean the needle with rubbing alcohol before using!! The factory coats them with oil to prevent rust. It's best to leave the factory oil on to protect your needles until just before you use them.