Pectin Question

Col. Kurtz · 10-14-2009, 08:49 PM

I have a few "wounded warriors" (Commies) that need a little rehab. I bought a pouch of powdered pectin with the intent of making a small batch of glue.

My question is how much pectin? I suppose I just boil it in water to dissolve it to set into a glue? Am I even close?

Thanks in advance.

chippewastud79 · 10-14-2009, 08:51 PM

I don't think you need to boil it, just mix some into a light paste

markem · 10-14-2009, 08:55 PM

yup, small amount of water and just enough pectin to make a thin paste. I use a very small brush (cheap in the cosmetics section of the grocery store) to mix and then lightly paint it on the cigar. Don't use too much since too much water can cause more damage and too much glue can make it look pretty terrible.

I've had the same packet of pectin for 2 years and still have 80% of it left.

Col. Kurtz · 10-15-2009, 11:05 PM

Thanks gents. I was trying to make it harder than it is...

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Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Pectin Question I have a few "wounded warriors" (Commies) that need a little rehab. I bought a pouch of powdered pectin with the intent of making a small batch of glue. My question is how much pectin? I suppose I just boil it in water to dissolve it to set into a glue? Am I even close? Thanks in advance. __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

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chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Pectin Question I don't think you need to boil it, just mix some into a light paste __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Pectin Question yup, small amount of water and just enough pectin to make a thin paste. I use a very small brush (cheap in the cosmetics section of the grocery store) to mix and then lightly paint it on the cigar. Don't use too much since too much water can cause more damage and too much glue can make it look pretty terrible. I've had the same packet of pectin for 2 years and still have 80% of it left. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

10-15-2009, 11:05 PM	#4
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Pectin Question Thanks gents. I was trying to make it harder than it is... __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl