http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/-t1.htm Ask questions and discuss thimbles in this forum.One of our more experienced members would be happy to assist you.People who collect thimbles are known as digitabulists. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:01:19 GMT 10 http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr19/Lindsay1973/JustRightBannercopy.jpg http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/-t1.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/mbbs-in-ukraine-t222.htm ttnnqq06 Hi, Join the world recognized MBBS program in Ukraine. You can now earn your MBBS degree at an expense less than 30% by doing it in one of the most reputed universities in Ukraine with world class accreditation. * 50% Aggregate In Physics, Chemistry & Biology * 30% Cheaper * World Class Standards * Medical University Listed With International Medical Education Directory (IMED). Karabuts Logovenko Street, Mykolayiv Ukraine - 16600 +380930484422 Website: ... General Thimble Discussion Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:01:19 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/mbbs-in-ukraine-t222.htm#661 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/mbbs-in-ukraine-t222.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/collectors-weekly-interview-with-sue-gowan-t219.htm Lindsay "Australian thimble aficionado Sue Gowan talks about her passion for sewing thimbles, from hand-painted Royal Worcesters to plastic ones. She discusses the history of thimble making, the various materials used, the different design styles employed, and their collectibility. Sue can be contacted via her website, Thimbleselect of Australia , which is a member of our hall of Fame." "You can’t collect in a vacuum, so I looked for a society to join. I lived in South Africa at ... General Thimble Discussion Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:59:25 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/collectors-weekly-interview-with-sue-gowan-t219.htm#658 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/collectors-weekly-interview-with-sue-gowan-t219.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/lighthouse-collectible-thimbles-t217.htm Lindsay
http://www.zlightshop.com/products.asp?cat=6]]> General Thimble Discussion Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:22:44 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/lighthouse-collectible-thimbles-t217.htm#656 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/lighthouse-collectible-thimbles-t217.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/books-t216.htm Lindsay Antique and Collectible Thimbles and Accessories By Averil Mathis Identify and evaluate your sewing collectibles with this book filled with wonderful color photos. Features over 700 items. Accessories included are thimble cases, sewing boxes, kits, novelties, and much more. A must for collectors. More details Antique and Collectible Thimbles and Accessories By Averil Mathis Edition: illustrated Published by Collector Books, 1986 ISBN 0891453229, 9780891453222 182 pages http://books.google.com/books?id=ENixAAAACAAJ&dq=antique+thimble++-archaeological+-quilt+-sex&ie=ISO-8859-1&source=gbs_gdata General Thimble Discussion Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:15:45 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/books-t216.htm#653 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/books-t216.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/stellar-glass-t214.htm Lindsay Quote:Our glass thimbles are a perfect gift for the thimble collector. Each thimble is individually hand made and detailed by glass artist, Frank Horvath. Our thimbles are available in a variety of styles including the carousel horse, hummingbird, angel, apple, dolphins, doves, and many more. http://www.stellarglass.com/thimbles.htm General Thimble Discussion Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:06:51 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/stellar-glass-t214.htm#650 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/stellar-glass-t214.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/interesting-web-page-on-thimbles-t212.htm Paddy www.squidoo.com/collectingthimbles


Have a look at this thimble page. It seems quite interesting. It has been written by Stazjia
who is English and lives in Southern England. She is an freelance writer.]]> General Thimble Discussion Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:34:34 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/interesting-web-page-on-thimbles-t212.htm#646 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/interesting-web-page-on-thimbles-t212.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/information-site-about-thimbles-t188.htm fingurbjorg http://home.comcast.net/~brl/home_page.htm

I like this one. I also like he says that those Mexican thimbles,
some of them arent even vintage as they are said to be,
they are still being made today.]]> General Thimble Discussion Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:21:42 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/information-site-about-thimbles-t188.htm#597 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/information-site-about-thimbles-t188.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/worth-1000-thimble-images-t144.htm fingurbjorg For ALL the images including images not here, go to http://www.worth1000.com/search.asp?search=thimble This website hosts contests for people with digital images, photoshop contests etc and the site is really entertaining to look at. Here are thimbles from some of their contests. 1 liberty thimble http://www.worth1000.com/emailthis.asp?image=55699 2 thimblincoln http://www.worth1000.com/emailthis.asp?image=55703 3 thimble heads http://www.worth1000.com/emailthis.asp?image=55843 4 ... General Thimble Discussion Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:49:03 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/worth-1000-thimble-images-t144.htm#434 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/worth-1000-thimble-images-t144.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/my-thimble-introduction-tuesday-1230-at-red-cross-t179.htm fingurbjorg Wow, I'm beginning to be nervous lol.. Ive held this thimble intro 2 times before and got to excersize having it again for the same crowd today. This is on The Red Cross House schedule next tuesday, I just volunteered to do this. I've been inviting everyone I know to this intro and many people are interested to see it I've even told my dentist about it and shes so interested to come, even though shes so busy shes gonna try to come to it, lol.,, shes been my dentist since I was a baby ... General Thimble Discussion Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:59:40 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/my-thimble-introduction-tuesday-1230-at-red-cross-t179.htm#583 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/my-thimble-introduction-tuesday-1230-at-red-cross-t179.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/the-royal-thimble-t175.htm Lindsay
http://www.royalthimble.com/]]> General Thimble Discussion Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:35:45 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/the-royal-thimble-t175.htm#571 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/the-royal-thimble-t175.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/british-silversmiths-hallmarks-link-categorized-a-z-and-by-century-t168.htm fingurbjorg http://www.silvercollection.it/englishsilvermarksXH.html I'm looking for sites that have pics of hallmarks, here is one that is very good Ofcourse we know of this one http://thimbleselect.bizland.com/silversmiths.htm and that one's very good too Wondering what HG&S and with the letter Z means in age, I'm trying to find that out.. http://www.hgsons.com/ found this but it is only a page with a welcome message and instrumental music, maybe something is on it's way? General Thimble Discussion Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:33:37 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/british-silversmiths-hallmarks-link-categorized-a-z-and-by-century-t168.htm#556 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/british-silversmiths-hallmarks-link-categorized-a-z-and-by-century-t168.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/thimble-shops-online-t169.htm fingurbjorg These are the sellers in my favorites, If I find more sellers I might add them in the future Gimbel's Thimbles http://www.gimbelscollectibles.com/dept/Thimbles.aspx Thimbleselect http://www.thimbleselect.bizland.com/ Alaska blueberry cottage (anicelady) http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/ALASKA-BLUEBERRY-COTTAGE__W0QQ_armrsZ1 Boulderbay is closed for a week because she is going to Italy, and will probably list thimbles from Italy when she comes back, she has amazing thimbles, ... General Thimble Discussion Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:51:20 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/thimble-shops-online-t169.htm#558 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/thimble-shops-online-t169.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/using-a-mini-lathe-to-make-a-thimble-among-other-things-t162.htm fingurbjorg http://www.iamplify.com/wood-magazine/product_details/WOOD-Magazine/Bonnie-Klein---Turning-Bowls-and-Other-Projects/product_id/4364 I think this is interesting, as I have been wondering what various equipment is used to make thimbles. Looks like they are selling a video here on how to use this mini lathe, which can make a small goblet with loose rings a thimble wooden spheres General Thimble Discussion Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:48:22 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/using-a-mini-lathe-to-make-a-thimble-among-other-things-t162.htm#529 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/using-a-mini-lathe-to-make-a-thimble-among-other-things-t162.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/i-found-a-simons-thimble-i-didnt-know-i-had-o-t167.htm fingurbjorg Hahahaha this is so cool! I was going to get some embriodery yarn in a box I never open really, and on the bottom of the box was a thimble I saved for sewing there, and guess what!! It's a Simon's thimble! I would never have known that if it wasn't for this group! I recognise the makers mark inside, shaped like a thimble with the S and marked sterling silver around. The rim has beautiful flowers around, they look like pansies to me. I'm still shaking my head, laughing haha.. how fun! ... General Thimble Discussion Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:09:23 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/i-found-a-simons-thimble-i-didnt-know-i-had-o-t167.htm#544 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/i-found-a-simons-thimble-i-didnt-know-i-had-o-t167.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/what-s-the-difference-between-plique-a-jour-and-cloisonne-link-t164.htm fingurbjorg http://www.collectics.com/education_pliqueajour.html]]> General Thimble Discussion Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:20:39 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/what-s-the-difference-between-plique-a-jour-and-cloisonne-link-t164.htm#531 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/what-s-the-difference-between-plique-a-jour-and-cloisonne-link-t164.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/information-about-tagua-nut-t163.htm fingurbjorg http://home.att.net/~rspragg/Tagua.html http://www.freewebs.com/dharmabeads/taguanuthistory.htm http://www.acaibeads.com/ http://milenagalapagos.wordpress.com/2007/11/ As I just got a nut thimble marked Ecuador I found out it is most likely to be tagua nut, vegetable ivory. I was interested in learning more and found this and thought maybe you would enjoy the information as much as I did General Thimble Discussion Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:54:49 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/information-about-tagua-nut-t163.htm#530 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/information-about-tagua-nut-t163.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/my-first-marked-antique-thimble-t159.htm fingurbjorg Hi everyone I officially have my very first silver thimble that is anything like those that I've been seeing now and never really thought of or knew before I came here I hope I made good judgement in that it is real It's marked CH for Charles Horner, but this one is not marked Dorca, so I guess it is all silver. I do want a dorca now though hehe they sound cool. I also am the buyer of the KMD thimble I asked about earlier, and am waiting for that to arrive. It's fun seeing ... General Thimble Discussion Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:24:57 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/my-first-marked-antique-thimble-t159.htm#505 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/my-first-marked-antique-thimble-t159.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/thimbling-t155.htm fingurbjorg http://www.vintagesewing.info/1920s/25-m/m-03.html

scroll down and see the image that says below "Figure 16" ]]> General Thimble Discussion Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:28:44 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/thimbling-t155.htm#492 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/thimbling-t155.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/hand-painted-fairy-thimbles-in-display-case-on-ebay-bidding-t152.htm fingurbjorg http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-HAND-PAINTED-CERAMIC-FAIRY-THIMBLES-IN-DISPLAY-CASE_W0QQitemZ230327875787QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item230327875787&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Saw this in recently listed and thought I'd show you General Thimble Discussion Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:02:16 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/hand-painted-fairy-thimbles-in-display-case-on-ebay-bidding-t152.htm#478 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/hand-painted-fairy-thimbles-in-display-case-on-ebay-bidding-t152.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/kmd-thimbles-t146.htm fingurbjorg http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=270347796090 What do you think about this thimble, think it's "real"? http://cgi.ebay.com/Ketcham-McDougall-Sterling-Thimble-Size-8_W0QQitemZ120380153792QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item120380153792&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50 this one looks similar http://www.rubylane.com/shops/portobellotreasures/item/0499 ... General Thimble Discussion Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:40:02 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/kmd-thimbles-t146.htm#451 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/kmd-thimbles-t146.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/thimble-graphics-t120.htm Lindsay Please note anyone who wants to use a graphic may do so,just right-click and save it to your computer

]]> General Thimble Discussion Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:33:18 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/thimble-graphics-t120.htm#321 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/thimble-graphics-t120.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/buy-thimbles-to-support-the-blind-t142.htm fingurbjorg http://bobandkayscollectables.co.uk/28new.htm

This is really great, "ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD IN AID OF THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION"]]> General Thimble Discussion Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:18:37 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/buy-thimbles-to-support-the-blind-t142.htm#432 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/buy-thimbles-to-support-the-blind-t142.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/south-african-thimble-club-meeting-t138.htm Paddy The South African Thimble Club will hold it's quarterly meeting in Alberton on Saturday, 21 February 2009 at approximately 14:30. If you live in the general Johannesburg/Pretoria area and would like to attend this meeting, please contact either Paddy or Jenny Bockel (via Thimble Chatter as you can send us a private message or simply post a reply to this message) and we will see if anyone is able to give you a lift. The club meetings are fun and informative. You will have the opportunity to meet ... General Thimble Discussion Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:05:16 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/south-african-thimble-club-meeting-t138.htm#416 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/south-african-thimble-club-meeting-t138.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/baking-thimbles-p-t137.htm fingurbjorg http://www.foosecookiecutters.com/store/sitemap-ss8.html I'm thinking, christmas, gingerbread! there's a 3 inch thimble cookie cutter on that site hehe would be cool to have if there was a thimble group here locally General Thimble Discussion Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:33:06 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/baking-thimbles-p-t137.htm#412 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/baking-thimbles-p-t137.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/thimble-names-in-other-languages-t133.htm Paddy
THIMBLE:

Vingerhoed (Afrikaans, one of South Africa's 11 official languages)
Vingerhoed (Dutch - I think it is the same as Afrikaans - correct me if I am wrong please)
Vingerhut (German)]]> General Thimble Discussion Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:27:29 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/thimble-names-in-other-languages-t133.htm#379 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/thimble-names-in-other-languages-t133.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/celebrities-and-thimbles-t125.htm Lindsay
Read the full story here:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/2664928/Kate-Middleton-features-on-thimble-set.html]]> General Thimble Discussion Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:28:53 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/celebrities-and-thimbles-t125.htm#342 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/celebrities-and-thimbles-t125.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/how-did-you-get-started-t118.htm Lindsay How did you get started collecting Thimbles,did you inherit thimbles...please share your stories with us
As you all know I started this forum for my mom who collects and this led to me starting my own collection as well.I even started a Thimble blog as well.]]> General Thimble Discussion Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:04:39 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/how-did-you-get-started-t118.htm#315 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/how-did-you-get-started-t118.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/my-new-blog-t115.htm Lindsay http://thimblefairy.blogspot.com/]]> General Thimble Discussion Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:03:21 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/my-new-blog-t115.htm#312 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/my-new-blog-t115.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/english-thimble-site-have-a-look-t113.htm Paddy http://www.thimbles.co.uk/]]> General Thimble Discussion Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:07:55 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/english-thimble-site-have-a-look-t113.htm#310 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/english-thimble-site-have-a-look-t113.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/thimble-prices-t106.htm fingurbjorg (This post has been changed from the previous message.) The most expensive thimble I've heard of is the Dolly Varden that went for 2000$ on auction. The most I've personally paid for one is I guess it's the KMD I just bought, around 30 $ for the thimble, and then it raised to around 40$ for shipping, I will receive it soon and then I think it will end up being 60$ I've never before this group paid any attention to antique thimbles, I'm sure that if I hadn't learned about ... General Thimble Discussion Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:39:31 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/thimble-prices-t106.htm#282 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/thimble-prices-t106.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/making-a-new-thimble-t98.htm fingurbjorg Hi, I'm at my therapy right now and I just started making a new wood thimble that I have started to hand-scrape or however its spelled look forward to show you all I havent been able to take pics of the other items yet because I still dont have my own new computer and I will be at my parents house this weekend too, when the stuff is at my place, ok need to go, talk later General Thimble Discussion Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:54:11 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/making-a-new-thimble-t98.htm#252 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/making-a-new-thimble-t98.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/what-thimbles-tickle-your-fancy-t86.htm Lindsay Do you like historical thimbles or whimsical thimbles.Let us know what you like?]]> General Thimble Discussion Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:21:46 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/what-thimbles-tickle-your-fancy-t86.htm#222 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/what-thimbles-tickle-your-fancy-t86.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/is-it-just-me-or-is-this-completely-overpriced-t95.htm fingurbjorg http://cgi.ebay.com/Kentucky-Souvenir-Thimble-Collectible_W0QQitemZ200256485902QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item200256485902&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1199|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A13|294%3A50 about 20 dollars for a regular ceramic thimble, with a pic of a rose and Kentucky written on it.. and shipping is 28.50! I would pay 4 to 6 dollars max for a thimble like this lol.. shipping would be like 5 to 10 dollars if I would buy ... General Thimble Discussion Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:44:31 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/is-it-just-me-or-is-this-completely-overpriced-t95.htm#243 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/is-it-just-me-or-is-this-completely-overpriced-t95.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/ceramic-thimbles-t91.htm Paddy With grateful thanks to Jenny Bockel Differences in Ceramics Ceramics can be divided into four main groups: Bone China, Porcelain, Stoneware and Earthenware. Each type has a different composition of raw clay materials giving it different characteristics and benefits. The fundamental difference between all of these clay varieties is determined by a combination of two things: Firing Temperatures and Porosity after firing. Raw clay materials will dissolve in water if not fired. The ... General Thimble Discussion Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:23:24 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/ceramic-thimbles-t91.htm#230 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/ceramic-thimbles-t91.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/materials-used-to-make-thimbles-t66.htm fingurbjorg I want to collect, a list of what thimbles have been made of, and materials used in mixed materials in thimbles, like i have a thimble made of brass with enamel and cinnabar applied to it I'll write down what I've seen, even though it is rare or extremely rare, I just have to have seen a thimble made of or had that material added to it... Abalone (Information about Abalone; http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Abalone ) Common names for abalones also include ear-shells, sea-ears ... General Thimble Discussion Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:50:03 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/materials-used-to-make-thimbles-t66.htm#182 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/materials-used-to-make-thimbles-t66.htm http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/how-do-you-know-if-you-have-a-valuable-thimble-t87.htm Lindsay I am a newcomer to Thimble collecting so know little to nothing about the subject.What I would like to know is how do you know when you have a really valuable Thimble? Has anyone bought a Thimble online or at a Antique shop and discovered they have purchased something really valuable? ow do you know what to look for? General Thimble Discussion Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:25:03 GMT http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/how-do-you-know-if-you-have-a-valuable-thimble-t87.htm#223 http://thimblechatter.forumotion.com/general-thimble-discussion-f23/how-do-you-know-if-you-have-a-valuable-thimble-t87.htm