What do you do with your bands?

RightAJ · 10-27-2009, 12:50 PM

Does anybody do anything creative or cool with smoked cigar bands? I have an oversized brandy glass and a foishbowl that I fill with my smoked bands, though I don't feel too creative. Any ideas on cool stuff to do with them??

aj

Langod · 10-27-2009, 12:56 PM

I save mine too. When I get enough, I thought I might glue them to a piece of foamboard and make a collage/picture and frame it on the wall. Be a nice illustration of my cigar smoking history.
Another idea I had was to glue them down to some pieces of wood, polyurethane them and have drink coasters.

T.G · 10-27-2009, 01:32 PM

I use mod-podge and some felt and glue them to the bottom of ashtrays.

(click photo to embiggen - opens in new window)

(I never imagined that I would ever get this much mileage out of that cigar review photo which I took for another site...)

If I ever put in a bar counter, I think I might urethane/varnish them into the counter, until that point, I just keep them in ziplock bags and old cigar boxes.

Prospector · 10-27-2009, 01:42 PM

I save them in an old cigar box although I have no immediate plans for them. I'll come up with something one of these days.
I saw where somebody glued them down to a coffee table top and varnished or Lucited the whole thing over. Really looked classy.

Zanaspus · 10-27-2009, 01:56 PM

I was thinking when I accumulate enough, perhaps a decoupage piece.

GoldnGT · 10-27-2009, 01:58 PM

I have no immediate plans, but I take mine, flatten them in a book for a while, then toss them into an old cigar box for when i get ready to do something.

Don Fernando · 10-27-2009, 02:12 PM

I made a piece of wall art for my toilet, and the ones I have now (big ziplock bag full) I will take to my B&M. Every friday this young kid comes in to collect the bands that the customers leave behind, he collects them. He'll be happy with my bands as most of the bands are from cigars not available in The Netherlands.

Riff Raff · 10-27-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

I use mod-podge and some felt and glue them to the bottom of ashtrays.

(click photo to embiggen - opens in new window)

(I never imagined that I would ever get this much mileage out of that cigar review photo which I took for another site...)

If I ever put in a bar counter, I think I might urethane/varnish them into the counter, until that point, I just keep them in ziplock bags and old cigar boxes.

That is one very cool ashtray. I may have to do the same thing. Very cool!

roughrider · 10-27-2009, 02:24 PM

I save a bunch of them and then give them away to any brothers that collect them.

Skywalker · 10-27-2009, 02:29 PM

I have a night stand drawer I have been saving them in!!!

Someday I'll do something cool with them!!!

As soon as the drawer is full, I'll throw a contest to see if anyone can guess how many I have.

sikk50 · 10-27-2009, 02:46 PM

I save mine, I hope to make a really cool poker table like that one guy did one day

wayner123 · 10-27-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sikk50

I save mine, I hope to make a really cool poker table like that one guy did one day

Like this??

This is tech-ninja's table.

I am a little less ambitious and only make decoupage ashtray's:

icehog3 · 10-27-2009, 03:11 PM

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=bands

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=bands

E.J. · 10-27-2009, 03:21 PM

Going to make an ashtray....as soon as I buy one....

RightAJ · 10-27-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayner123

Like this??

This is tech-ninja's table.

I am a little less ambitious and only make decoupage ashtray's:

DUDE!!! That is sweet!!

KDKLOSS · 10-27-2009, 04:53 PM

I have a nice storm lantern. The kind that holds a candle. Similar to the ol fish bowl idea only dressier. I bought it at Walley World for around 10 bucks and it looks nice on my pub table next to the bar in my dining room. When I'm finished smoking I simply drop the band in there and as it fills up it's starting t look pretty nice. As soon as I figure out how to work the digi and import some pics I'll post a picture.

kelmac07 · 10-27-2009, 05:21 PM

I plan to make a nice ashtray one day. Just storing them away for now.

Langod · 10-27-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayner123

I am a little less ambitious and only make decoupage ashtray's:

What kind of glue do you use? Any tips on how to do it? I'm guessing that there's more to it than simply gluing bands to the bottom of the ashtray.

chenvt · 10-27-2009, 08:29 PM

wait.. you mean you guys don't leave them on because of extra flavor? crap

DrDubzz · 10-27-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chenvt

wait.. you mean you guys don't leave them on because of extra flavor? crap

I heard you should leave them on, as they indicate how far you want to smoke the cigar

- Stanley Zarakov

10-27-2009, 12:50 PM	#1
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	What do you do with your bands? Does anybody do anything creative or cool with smoked cigar bands? I have an oversized brandy glass and a foishbowl that I fill with my smoked bands, though I don't feel too creative. Any ideas on cool stuff to do with them?? aj

10-27-2009, 12:56 PM	#2
Langod NH Masshole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 257 Trading: (3)	Re: What do you do with your bands? I save mine too. When I get enough, I thought I might glue them to a piece of foamboard and make a collage/picture and frame it on the wall. Be a nice illustration of my cigar smoking history. Another idea I had was to glue them down to some pieces of wood, polyurethane them and have drink coasters. __________________ Jim

10-27-2009, 01:32 PM	#3
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: What do you do with your bands? I use mod-podge and some felt and glue them to the bottom of ashtrays. (click photo to embiggen - opens in new window) (I never imagined that I would ever get this much mileage out of that cigar review photo which I took for another site...) If I ever put in a bar counter, I think I might urethane/varnish them into the counter, until that point, I just keep them in ziplock bags and old cigar boxes.

10-27-2009, 01:42 PM	#4
Prospector I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Arizona's beautiful Verde Valley Posts: 2,500 Trading: (11)	Re: What do you do with your bands? I save them in an old cigar box although I have no immediate plans for them. I'll come up with something one of these days. I saw where somebody glued them down to a coffee table top and varnished or Lucited the whole thing over. Really looked classy.

10-27-2009, 01:56 PM	#5
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: What do you do with your bands? I was thinking when I accumulate enough, perhaps a decoupage piece. __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

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GoldnGT Hibbidy Jibbidy Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 178 Trading: (2)	Re: What do you do with your bands? I have no immediate plans, but I take mine, flatten them in a book for a while, then toss them into an old cigar box for when i get ready to do something. __________________ Michael TheMustangSource.com

10-27-2009, 02:12 PM	#7
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: What do you do with your bands? I made a piece of wall art for my toilet, and the ones I have now (big ziplock bag full) I will take to my B&M. Every friday this young kid comes in to collect the bands that the customers leave behind, he collects them. He'll be happy with my bands as most of the bands are from cigars not available in The Netherlands. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

10-27-2009, 02:24 PM	#9
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: What do you do with your bands? I save a bunch of them and then give them away to any brothers that collect them.

10-27-2009, 02:29 PM	#10
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: What do you do with your bands? I have a night stand drawer I have been saving them in!!! Someday I'll do something cool with them!!! As soon as the drawer is full, I'll throw a contest to see if anyone can guess how many I have. __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

10-27-2009, 02:46 PM	#11
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: What do you do with your bands? I save mine, I hope to make a really cool poker table like that one guy did one day __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

10-27-2009, 03:11 PM	#13
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: What do you do with your bands? http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=bands http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=bands __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-27-2009, 03:21 PM	#14
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: What do you do with your bands? Going to make an ashtray....as soon as I buy one....

10-27-2009, 04:53 PM	#16
KDKLOSS Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Kevin Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 40 Trading: (0)	Re: What do you do with your bands? I have a nice storm lantern. The kind that holds a candle. Similar to the ol fish bowl idea only dressier. I bought it at Walley World for around 10 bucks and it looks nice on my pub table next to the bar in my dining room. When I'm finished smoking I simply drop the band in there and as it fills up it's starting t look pretty nice. As soon as I figure out how to work the digi and import some pics I'll post a picture.

10-27-2009, 05:21 PM	#17
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: What do you do with your bands? I plan to make a nice ashtray one day. Just storing them away for now. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-27-2009, 08:29 PM	#19
chenvt Duck the Futch!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 497 Trading: (23)	Re: What do you do with your bands? wait.. you mean you guys don't leave them on because of extra flavor? crap