Beautiful accessories for anyone that loves reading books, they make a great gift for anyone. Reading aids like book holders and page turners help these people regain their interest in reading again. You dont know what theyre called, but your book loving friends probably want you to make them some. The thumb thing book holder does not help in the pressure of holding the book open as it keep sliding off my thumb. Book page holders book page holder, page holders, book. Ive tried searching for bookshelf stops and bookshelf holder. The ukc hogwarts society look like theyre permanently living in world book. Some of these rules of thumb are immediately practical, many are fascinating but useless to me, and the remainder are a little funny.
Theres just not a good name that describes what these things are. Bookmarkweight page holder holds books open and in placeby superior essentials. The two wings will hold the pages open more easily, making reading more comfortable. This book holder fits around your thumb and is the perfect device for those who read with one hand or those adventurous enough to read multiple books simultaneously. Cash now is designed for students who need cash in a hurry. Sodialr multifunction thumb book page holder mark comfortable reading toys 4. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Traditionally, they are used to hold open a book or document for handsfree viewing. Or you may place your clipped book on a document holder. It was released in october 1972, by avco embassy pictures. However, it was not as useful as the item which hooks over the top of a book to hold the pages open.
For the parameters of printing you can use pla, with 10 % of infill, a primary layer height of 0. Simply put the thumb thing on your thumb and pick up a book. When you drop off the books, youll receive cash in hand. Thumb thing book page holder and bookmark, medium 1 random. Buy, rent and sell used books and college textbooks. Thumbs help us grip objects with care and precision it would be difficult to hold chopsticks without a thumb. The shoe house a tom thumb book the town of dipsy doodle a tom thumb book the toy parade a tom thumb book by a tom. Sep 05, 2015 if youre a reader and a woodworker, youve probably seen pictures of them on social media. You dont know what theyre called, but your bookloving friends probably want you to make them some. A thumb book holder is a project made from a single piece of wood.
Page holders page holder, bookmark, book weight, book. Accommodates any thickness of paperback and, when folded, can be used as a bookmark. Rules of thumb by tom parker meet your next favorite book. Jan 28, 2020 youre a thumbnail maniac after my own heart. We strive to ship all orders within one or two business days.
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Thumbthing a brilliant new invention for reading books. The two wings will hold the pages open more easily than if you just used your. I put the thumb thing lower down on my thumb than the pictures show, and it did help hold a book open with less pressure on my wrist and thus less carpal tunnel problem. This could lead to some interesting illusions when the thumb thing is used in conjunction with our premium flash paper. Thumb book page holder personalized for book lovers read etsy. It just holds it up by tucking under the books, along with a wall to hold them up.
Many of these newspapers, dating back to the early 1900s, are available for viewing via outdated microfilm at thumb area libraries. You can hold it with one hand, and it fits nearly anyone. Norman, the psychology of everyday things, basic books, inc. The best book page holder youll ever buy the thumb thing is a great conversation starter. Book page holders book page holder, page holders, book holders levenger. With more reading and viewing being accessed by electronic means, book stands and holders can be used to support media, such as smartphones and tablets, for easy listening and viewing. This item toy zany thumb thing book page holder and bookmark medium nuolux 5pcs finger ring book markers thumb book page holder for books stationery gifts tilisma book page holder handmade natural walnut thumb bookmark novel reading accessories gifts for readers, book lovers gifts, bookworm gifts, literary gifts book accessories medium 0. I was told that it is suppose to sit on the nail bed but my thumb is not thin to hold it in place as the arthritis made my thumb a little swollen. Id like to search ebay, but cant think of the name. Lol oh, and the best part is no one knows what these things are until you show them, so we can all thank bob for making us look clever.
Small thumb thing should fit fingers with ring sizes of 3 to 6. The short thick digit of the human hand, next to the index finger and opposable to each of the other four digits. Sodialr multifunction thumb bookpage holder mark comfortable reading toys 4. Holdandread page holders makes it possible to read a paperback using one or no hands. How to make a wooden bookmark and thumb page holder perfect. Hold and read page holders paper back book page clip. All sorts of paper props could be constructed using the colored flash. You receive, a full page of original 11x17 art with corresponding matted thumbnail. Toy zany thumb thing book page holder and bookmark medium. I loved the characters and their dynamics with one another. Wood page holders for reading handmade personal book assistant thumb book wooden page holder natural wood walnut and page brace hangs 2 in 1 3.
I picked up this book at my local thrift store and it was a great read for the price i paid 10 cents, but im sure visiting the rules of thumb blog would give a similar experience. The hood and read book page holder makes it possible to read a paperback using one or no hands. Page turners can help those with poor dexterity to turn pages with great ease and convenience. This unique patented book holder fits on the thumb like a ring and spreads the pages of the book open. Introducing the nifty little clip which holds your book open while you read it. You also get a 3x3post it note commission that comes matted as well as a custom mother russia sketch cover commission and last but not least you receive five thumb books. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date. When you are finished reading, place the thumb thing in the top of the book as a bookmark. Cheap prices and local service will make the only place to buy, rent and sell your textbooks.
Thumb book page holder personalized for book lovers read holder thumb thing holder reading ring gift for readers gift for her and his this. My friend, dave, asked if i could make him this wooden thing that you put your thumb in so you can hold the pages of a book open with one hand. He is currently a contributor to boing boing, wink books, and wink fun. If you are in need of a book page holder, theres no doubt you have a specific book in mind. Sebastian vettel points his finger after winning the singapore grand prix. Page holders page holder, bookmark, book weight, book holder levenger. The folding clip holds both the left and right sides. Its also really easy to make, and is a fun woodworking project.
Then slip the crosspiece down in front of the pages to hold the book open. Thumb through definition of thumb through by merriamwebster. Your thumb is the fifth digit on your hand, the one that doesnt quite match your fingers. These book page holders are designed to fit around your thumb, like a ring, making it possible to read a book with one hand. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Small thumb thing should fit fingers with ring sizes of 3 6. The thumb thing is, basically, a thumb tip with a spark wheel and a small barrel attached where the thumbnail would normally be. There are many variations, but the basic design is little more than a small triangle of wood with a hole in it big enough for your thumb. Thumb page bookholder cedar wood book holder thumb thing hand made in usa ebay.
If you know any avid book readers, make them some of these book readers thumb page holder assistant thingies. The thumb thing book page holder is a small plastic device that you put on your thumb while you are reading so that you can easily hold the book open with your thumb without having to jam your thumb into the crevice of the book like its a phillipian ladyboy. Allows you to read one handed without the pages collapsing on you. To scan written matter by turning over pages with or as if with the thumb. Single pocket document holders vinyl pocket holders. Aug 27, 2015 that worked, but i read fairly fast, so moving it from page to page was a bother. Thumb thing book page holder and bookmark, large tpgtt3.
Book holders page turners assistive reading aids hpfy. The clapper has an invention so simple yet so brilliant come along as the thumb ring book page holder. You use the item to hold booksdocuments in one hand, and the page holder keeps the book open. To casually peruse or look at the pages in a book, magazine, or other reading material. Definition of thumb through in the idioms dictionary. I loved beccas fiery personality and how fiercely she protected her family.
Simply put the thumbthing onto your thumb and place into the spine of the book. By itself, the flash makes for a nice, if somewhat small, illusion. Thumb thing book page holder and bookmark, large tpgtt3 colors may vary. This is an elegant, useful thing for reading with one hand on the bus, train or anywhere. By loading the barrel with a small amount of flash cotton and striking the spark wheel with the index finger, a small flash of fire can be created. Landauer, the trouble with computers, mit press, 1995. Gareth branwyn is a freelance writer and the former editorial director of maker media. Find great deals for thumb page bookholder cedar wood book. Thumbed definition of thumbed by the free dictionary. So relax and check out my simple build video, dont. It can enhance the vanish of any object suitable to fit in a thumb tip, but its a good deal more than that. Bookshelf book holder what do you call those things. This object will simplify your life, allowing you to read your books with one hand and without any thumb cramp. On a bookshelf in the library they have those things that keep the book from toppling over if there is an empty space on one side or the other.
It prevents the spine of the book from being broken. Perhaps its your favorite cookbook and youre tired of messy hand prints all over the cover. You sign up to their mailing list, make a note of their facebook page and. Adventurous hitchhikers decide to accept every ride they are offered and end. Book holders can reduce the strain that is put on hands, arms, shoulders and back while holding a book. Making a thumbring page holder the literary workshop blog.
If you like to read, you must have the thumb thing. Drop your books off at the local store or ship them well give you a prepaid shipping label. Thumb tripping is an american 1972 drama film directed by quentin masters, written by don mitchell, and starring michael burns, meg foster, marianna hill, burke byrnes, michael conrad and bruce dern. A rough and tumble pocket thumbnail sketchbook for the cartoonist on the go. Slip the legs of the book clip behind about 25 pages on each side of the spine. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, diy, and geek culture.
Thumb through definition is to turn the pages of a book, magazine, etc. I came across this idea somewhere on the internet and thought it would be the perfect thing to print. Thumb thing book page holder and bookmark, xlarge tpgtt4. Ideal for reading in bed, in the bath or at the beach. Even hogwarts students need ez book clip during school breaks when they cant use the book open spell. The shape of the thing is based on the contours of the fore and aft pages. Make a simple thumb ring book holder woodworking techniques. The small size is just right for young students, and for many. Bookworms voted this the best book accessory they cant live without. As you can see, the clip works as a bookstand all by itself.
Perfect for reading while holding the book in one hand. Its a magicians thumb tip, combined with a small pot to hold flash cotton, with a flint wheel ignition device on the pot. No matter how you like to use page holders, youll find a solution that works without doing any damage to the pages or spines of your most cherished books. The thumb thing can also be used when a magician needs a fast way to light flash paper on stage, and doesnt want to resort to using a match or lighter. Easy book clip allows more ergonomic options for reading reducing stress to hands, shoulders, neck and spine.
Advantage gives you up to three times as much as cash now. Apr 23, 2014 if you know any avid book readers, make them some of these book readers thumb page holder assistant thingies. Feb 02, 2017 my friend, dave, asked if i could make him this wooden thing that you put your thumb in so you can hold the pages of a book open with one hand. I thought the concept of the holders was not necessarily original, but was done well and interesting nonetheless. If youre a reader and a woodworker, youve probably seen pictures of them on social media.