Tulip Beading Embroidery (Sharp) Needles, #10 (Short), four (4) needles per tube. Runs smoothly through fabric with a fine point. Ideal for beading and bead embroidery, needles can go through a seed bead 15/0 twice. Tulip brand beading needles are flexible with an eye that is easy to thread. All Tulip Needles, manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan, are designed specifically for needle artists. Beaders report longevity with a single needle; that their needle springs back to remain quite straight; that they experience less hand fatigue and that the overall beading experience is smoother.