Like Norah, I use the liquid bandage. Nail polish just dries my skin and doesn't stop the needle enough. the liquid bandage will peel right off when you get your hands wet enough, like doing dishes! (I know, I'm probably the only person in the world without a dishwasher :roll: but it keeps me adding lotion to heal the hands)
I do use a thimble on my push finger, but not on the catch finger or thumb....sigh.