The only thimble I can use is the little leather circles that have glue on them so they stick to your finger. You can put them wherever you need it and it stays put. I often forget I have it on and go to wash my hands to fix dinner and find it there. Then I stick it on the frame of my glasses so I don't lose it. You can use it several times before the sticky wears off. They cost about $5 for 12 of them.