Mineral Perspectives: Thumbnails - Volume 1

Thumbnails. Be definition, a thumbnail mineral specimen is a specimen defined mostly by its size. A proper thumbnail must be able to fit into a 1” x 1” x 1” cube (a Perky box) and, because of their size, they have a much higher chance of being a perfect specimen. Formerly considered a novelty mineral collecting size, high-end thumbnails have become greatly in demand with a corresponding spike in their price tags.
In this film series, produced back in 2011, Show Host, and avid thumbnail collector, Jim Houran sits down with a series of fellow thumbnail collectors and they talk about their collections and share the stories behind their key specimens. While we're listening to the stories behind each piece, we’re visually treated to full-screen video footage of the pieces rotating 360 degrees - often revealing details not previously noted.
In Volume 1 of this series, Jim sits down with thumbnail collectors Carolyn Manchester (Ohio), Wendell Wilson (Arizona) and Rich Olsen (North Carolina). They talk about their different collecting philosophies, their different focuses within the thumbnail world and the, sometimes, quirky stories behind how they acquired these wonderful specimens. But above and beyond it all, what comes through most clearly is their passion for thumbnail collecting.
So join us for a two-hour romp through the collection of three passionate thumbnail collectors. Who knows? You might become one too!
SPECIAL NOTE: We are releasing this film so that it is FREE to the public via KZbin. This is in reaction to the current new Coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the world. So in this time of self-isolation, we at BlueCap Productions wanted to try and provide at least a little relief to the mineral collecting community with this free copy of this film. Please enjoy and be safe.

[@CharmCityCrystals]

SOME people see a dragon? Wow! I don't know how anyone could NOT see a dragon. BEAUTIFUL stuff!!!

[@ImaginationHobbies]

Watching again to really process the amazing thumbnails im seeing here!

[@detectvt9849]

I love this video! The interaction between the collector & your host. & to dive into why a collector collects. & to be able to see pieces that have been in private collections is an amazing thing! The background audio to the amazing video slide show, is the best style of making a video. That can lock great information in history.

[@andyfocht7118]

what an amazing production, as usual! And the collectors and all of you guys are truly a treasure. the rocks are cool too, lol....

[@havenlew]

You have become my new fav channel. Thank you so much for the informative material.

[@bluecapproductions]

Wow, thank you!

[@ImaginationHobbies]

Definitely mine as well!

[@ImaginationHobbies]

IM SO EXCITED! THANK YOU!

[@ImaginationHobbies]

So amazing!

[@Growmetheus]

That gold blows my mind

[@jnc3880]

Thank you !!!

[@jnc3880]

Hopefully there will be a part 2!

[@coreymerrill3257]

Actually that green Florite , has a blue under hue to its bluegreen / emerald green color.

[@handrewmillan4293]

shes so wonderful

[@shabbarali3973]

Can I can make contact to this collector .I am from northren areas of pakistan a miner

[@chrisstrobel3439]

Yeah with amazing digital photographic tools and 3/4x quality reading glasses who needs small cabinet and miniature specimens anymore he he 😬👍 P.S. Let’s all be sure to thank our Heavenly Father Yahweh God who gives us these little treasures from the earth to enjoy .. that also declare His glory just like the heavens above.

[@christianetclaudeamaglio6456]

les plus belles pierres au monde

[@louielouie4187]

The "Chase" 54:30 Crack cocaine. Same deal. "The Chase" Very self centered very selfish "its all about me" Beautiful specimens great stuff guys

[@ronwhittaker6317]

good mom indead

[@frenchcrystalhunter]

Ok