ATTN anyone doing cigar band arts

LiquidChaos66 · July 2014

Hey guys! So here is what I want to do but need info on best way to do it so it stays and is quality work. I want to cover the top of a herfador with cigar bands. Not the whole thing, just the top center part where it is flat. I would cut out the spot where the brand logo is. Just cause i think it would be easier than covering it. What glue do I use to secure the bands to the top and what should I use to "clear coat" it so it's not gonna fall apart?

No_one21 · July 2014

LiquidChaos66:
Hey guys! So here is what I want to do but need info on best way to do it so it stays and is quality work. I want to cover the top of a herfador with cigar bands. Not the whole thing, just the top center part where it is flat. I would cut out the spot where the brand logo is. Just cause i think it would be easier than covering it. What glue do I use to secure the bands to the top and what should I use to "clear coat" it so it's not gonna fall apart?

If you don't get any better responses, the way I make my cigar band bottle openers is to glue the bands down with super glue, and then spread 2 layers (separately) of the super glue over them. It dries a bit rubbery but if you get the clear dry kind you can see the bands really well and it provides a nice safe clear coat. I just put some down on the bands and use a plastic paint scraper to smooth it out.

No_one21 · July 2014

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jgibv · July 2014

LiquidChaos66 · July 2014

LiquidChaos66 · July 2014

I was thinking just a standard Elmer's glue so it doesn't dry so quickly while in laying the bands down and organized. Then covering with a decoupage sealer. I have to organize them on a sheet first to get the layout down. Maybe glue them into a sheet of paper first then glue and size the sheet onto the herfador?

danielzreyes · July 2014

Standard Elmers' glue is good but I'd recommend the glue stick. The bottle liquid soaks the band making it harder to handle. Also, denpending on the quality of the band, it will seep though ruining the band itself.