How to Glue a Cigar Wrapper
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Posted On :
Oct-07-2009
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Imagine the disappointment: One gets home with their prized cigar, they pull out their lighter, sit down in their favorite chair and unwrap the cigar only to find that the wrapper has come undone.
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Imagine the disappointment: One gets home with their prized cigar, they pull out their lighter, sit down in their favorite chair and unwrap the cigar only to find that the wrapper has come undone. Fortunately, this situation is not nearly as dire as it seems. If one has never dealt with it before, they will soon have in their hands the materials to deal with such mishaps.
If the unraveled portion is not too far up the barrel of the cigar, one may use their trimmers to cut that section off and begin smoking at a stable section of the wrapper. Some lighters, such as several Lotus lighter models and other high-end manufacturer's products, come with cutters attached. This is sometimes wasteful, however, and it's oftentimes best to save as much of the cigar as possible.
Before heading off to the store, however, make certain the problem can't be fixed with a quick snip. Lotus lighters and several other brands have clippers attached on several models. If the cigar isn't unraveled too far back down the barrel, just snip off the faulty portion and enjoy the rest. This can save quite a bit of time but, if the wrapper is damaged a long way down the barrel, one needs to effect repairs rather than wasting all that high-quality tobacco!
The glue required is called pectin. It is available in the canning section of most grocery stores. This is a food-grade substance and one need not worry about any harm from smoking it. It is odorless and flavorless when combusted so it won't affect the taste of the cigar adversely, in any regard. This glue is mixed with water in a quantity that results in a sort of tacky gelatin which, in reality, is exactly what pectin is. This gelatin is applied to either the free end of the wrapper or that portion of the barrel to which the wrapper is to be glued, or both, and held in place long enough for it to set and dry.
To fix the cigar, mix the pectin with water until it takes on a tacky quality. Get a bit on the fingertips and apply it to the wrapper on the damaged spot. One will have to hold the wrapper in place for a few moments to allow the glue to set. Pull the fingers away gently to ensure that the wrapper is not sticking to the pectin on one's fingertips. Examine the cigar before lighting it to make certain that it is sealed correctly and then light it as one would any other cigar. One may wish to let it sit for a while first to make certain that the glue is dried.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_How to Glue a Cigar Wrapper_3919.aspx
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Author Resource :
Dave Sabot is the owner of an online specialty cigar lighters store. With expert knowledge of specialty cigar items, including lotus lighters, Dave also authors a premier lighter reviews blog.
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cigars, lighters, cigar lighters, zippo, zippo lighters, butane lighters, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Leisure, Relaxation, Educationa,
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