Cigar band desktop humi project......

Blues Tiger · 12-30-2008, 09:59 AM

I bought my first humidor, a 20ct. Cherry wood desktop, almost one year ago. I have been collecting the bands of the cigars I have enjoyed during this time and amassed quite a collection. Many of these cigars were acquired through group buys, passes, and just given to me by generous brothers of the leaf. I thought I would do something kind of special (to me anyway) in order to preserve the memories these cigars have given me. My 5 year old daughter and I spent a nice afternoon gluing the cigar bands on top of my first humidor. I think it turned out perfect, and I thought I would share it with you all. Let me know what you think!

acruce · 12-30-2008, 10:04 AM

Very cool indeed.....How many humi's do you have now?

68TriShield · 12-30-2008, 10:17 AM

Looking good Bro though it seems your daughter did a better job than you did

Blues Tiger · 12-30-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by acruce

Very cool indeed.....How many humi's do you have now?

Well, now I have a 150ct. desktop and a vinotemp wineador! The slope has been brutal.

Blues Tiger · 12-30-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Looking good Bro though it seems your daughter did a better job than you did

Yeah no kidding!

GhostRyder · 12-30-2008, 10:51 AM

Ahh... just posted on the other site. Nicely done. I've been saving all of my bands as well in hopes of doing just this sort of thing. I've seen the big projects that people do -- including the coffee table. I think that could be kind of interesting. It gives me a reason to smoke more too... for the materials.

Lee · 12-30-2008, 10:55 AM

Very nice! If you put several layers of varnish over it sanding lightly between each layer it will preserve the bands and give it a finished look. Check out the wiki article below.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decoupage

spooble · 12-30-2008, 11:29 AM

It's obviously a fake. The Habanos sticker is on the wrong corner!

Excellent job! I'd follow Lee's advice concerning the varnish to protect the bands.

WyGuy · 12-30-2008, 11:37 AM

Looks great! I've thought about doing something similar, but I still need to save up a few more bands.

Blues Tiger · 12-30-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by spooble

It's obviously a fake. The Habanos sticker is on the wrong corner!

Excellent job! I'd follow Lee's advice concerning the varnish to protect the bands.

LOL Nice catch!

Blues Tiger · 12-30-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee

Very nice! If you put several layers of varnish over it sanding lightly between each layer it will preserve the bands and give it a finished look. Check out the wiki article below.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decoupage

Thanks, I'll try that.

12-30-2008, 12:18 PM

Nice job. Looks great.

Smokin Gator · 12-30-2008, 01:18 PM

Very nicely done. I am saving bands for a project too... I just don't know what yet:-)

12-30-2008, 09:59 AM	#1
Blues Tiger Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 18 Trading: (1)	Cigar band desktop humi project...... I bought my first humidor, a 20ct. Cherry wood desktop, almost one year ago. I have been collecting the bands of the cigars I have enjoyed during this time and amassed quite a collection. Many of these cigars were acquired through group buys, passes, and just given to me by generous brothers of the leaf. I thought I would do something kind of special (to me anyway) in order to preserve the memories these cigars have given me. My 5 year old daughter and I spent a nice afternoon gluing the cigar bands on top of my first humidor. I think it turned out perfect, and I thought I would share it with you all. Let me know what you think!

12-30-2008, 10:04 AM	#2
acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar band desktop humi project...... Very cool indeed.....How many humi's do you have now? __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!

12-30-2008, 10:17 AM	#3
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Cigar band desktop humi project...... Looking good Bro though it seems your daughter did a better job than you did

12-30-2008, 10:51 AM	#6
GhostRyder Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SW Virginia Posts: 185 Trading: (2)	Re: Cigar band desktop humi project...... Ahh... just posted on the other site. Nicely done. I've been saving all of my bands as well in hopes of doing just this sort of thing. I've seen the big projects that people do -- including the coffee table. I think that could be kind of interesting. It gives me a reason to smoke more too... for the materials.

12-30-2008, 10:55 AM	#7
Lee Life is good! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lee Location: SW Michigan Posts: 208 Trading: (7)	Re: Cigar band desktop humi project...... Very nice! If you put several layers of varnish over it sanding lightly between each layer it will preserve the bands and give it a finished look. Check out the wiki article below. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decoupage

12-30-2008, 11:29 AM	#8
spooble Palmetto State Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chad Location: SC Posts: 277 Trading: (58)	Re: Cigar band desktop humi project...... It's obviously a fake. The Habanos sticker is on the wrong corner! Excellent job! I'd follow Lee's advice concerning the varnish to protect the bands.

12-30-2008, 11:37 AM	#9
WyGuy Boiler Up! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: MN Posts: 1,359 Trading: (16)	Re: Cigar band desktop humi project...... Looks great! I've thought about doing something similar, but I still need to save up a few more bands.

12-30-2008, 12:18 PM	#12
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12-30-2008, 01:18 PM	#13
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Cigar band desktop humi project...... Very nicely done. I am saving bands for a project too... I just don't know what yet:-) __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade