You should always have extra beading needles on hand in case you need a different gauge or length for a certain project or size of seed bead. Beading needles are specially designed with an eye that does not exceed the diameter of the rest of the needle. This special design feature prevents the needles from getting stuck as it goes through the bead. In addition to stringing and loom work, beading needles are perfect for bead weaving, seed bead projects, and other off-loom beading.