This pack of 36 Triangle needles has a medium amount of rust on it. They are discounted accordingly.
36 Triangle (Black) Use for beginning stages of felting especially on larger sculptural projects; it helps shaping to go faster. This needle can also be used for attaching parts and for flat felting into prefelt.
Felting needles do tend to rust over time (over a number of months or years), especially when exposed to humidity. They are made of high carbon steel, not stainless steel. We have had some batches of needles in the past couple of years that started rusting more quickly than usual. These are for sale at significant discounts. We are now taking a number of new precautions so that our needles arrive in brand new condition at the time of purchase.
SECONDS needles are final sale (no returns).
A note on rust and tetanus: although rusty metal has become synonymous with the risk of tetanus, tetanus is not caused by the rust itself, but by a bacteria that is prevalent in manure and soil. Our felting needles are manufactured and stored in a clean indoor environment. We believe that they are not a health risk, but please be sure that you feel comfortable and educated on this topic if you decide to purchase these needles.
