Thimbles

For the serious thimble collector, thimble displays are one of, if not the single most important part of their collection. Every individual has their own ideal method of putting their thimbles on display (if they choose to show them off, that is – some do not). Certain people use a simple ring display in the form of a model hand – usually black in color, as stated these are most commonly used to hold or display a woman’s ring when she is not wearing them.

 However, thimbles slide on the tips of these model hand displays just as with your real hand. Some of the more craft-oriented thimbles enthusiasts take the task of coming up with a display case on their own – that is to say they construct completely by themselves. They may use the internet to find plans, measurements and specifications for any given project, but when it comes down to it they purchase all of the parts and materials separately and then assemble them later by hand. This can save a lot of money in the long run as long as you have the free time to provide in order to save a few bucks.

 Others prefer shopping around at craft stores, retail stores or flea markets looking for that dream case to display their thimbles. You can find them made out of nearly any material from glass, wood, plastic, Lucite or nearly any other kind of material that you can imagine.

 Some cases have two, three or even more shelves inside – some hang on the wall while others sit up or lie flat on a table. Innovative collectors may even find a glass table that is capable of displaying your thimble collection while still providing a fully functional living room table. These sorts of interesting objects make great conversation pieces when playing host to a guest or guests.

 Yet even some people have their thimble collections sitting out in the open, taking up room on top of kitchen cupboards, entertainment centers or television stands, or even CD or DVD racks. Doing so is risky, however, as the small size of the thimbles make them very vulnerable to getting knocked off onto the floor, stepped, kicked around or even vacuumed up. Furthermore, leaving your thimbles out in the open leaves them prone to collecting dust, which means there, will be even more of your valuable time spent on cleaning and maintaining your thimble collection.