Zippo customization...

DBall · 02-15-2010, 01:07 PM

I've got a regular Zippo that I got a butane insert for. I'd love to put a bunch of cigar bands or something on it to personalize it, but what would be the best way to go about that and have it actually last.

Any crafty peeps out here with suggestions? Thanks!

nayslayer · 02-15-2010, 01:36 PM

Only thing i can think of is of using some sort of epoxy and paint it on

jledou · 02-15-2010, 02:53 PM

I don't personally know how to do it but I am guessing that you are talking about doing something such as Squid's lighters.

http://squidslighters.wordpress.com/...artwork/about/

They do look very cool.

nayslayer · 02-15-2010, 03:09 PM

I've also read somewhere on internet that the jet inserts for zippo's are no longer being made, could be rumor though

Commander Quan · 02-15-2010, 03:27 PM

The inserts are still shown on the blazer website. These are great lighter so I hope the never stop making them

DBall · 02-15-2010, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jledou

I don't personally know how to do it but I am guessing that you are talking about doing something such as Squid's lighters.

http://squidslighters.wordpress.com/...artwork/about/

They do look very cool.

EXACTLY like that... is that the same "Squid" that posts on this board?

junkinduck · 02-15-2010, 05:33 PM

The ronsons are impressive. Amazing what you can do with a sub 3.00 lighter.

jledou · 02-15-2010, 05:50 PM

Dan I believe this is Architeuthis http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/member.php?u=1594 and not Squid although it doesn't look like he has signed on in a while.

I know he is on Twitter and it looks like you can get a hold of him on the website.

DBall · 02-16-2010, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nayslayer

Only thing i can think of is of using some sort of epoxy and paint it on

Can you elaborate on this? What, specifically, do you recommend?

I may test it with a couple ronsons before I irrevocably alter my zippo.

02-16-2010, 06:12 PM

We could probably help you out... As long as the art not in violation of any copyright laws...

http://www.blackzippo.com

RGD. · 02-16-2010, 07:51 PM

Decoupage

Ron

02-15-2010, 01:07 PM	#1
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,779 Trading: (46)	Zippo customization... I've got a regular Zippo that I got a butane insert for. I'd love to put a bunch of cigar bands or something on it to personalize it, but what would be the best way to go about that and have it actually last. Any crafty peeps out here with suggestions? Thanks! __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

02-15-2010, 01:36 PM	#2
nayslayer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 166 Trading: (0)	Re: Zippo customization... Only thing i can think of is of using some sort of epoxy and paint it on

02-15-2010, 02:53 PM	#3
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,202 Trading: (27)	Re: Zippo customization... I don't personally know how to do it but I am guessing that you are talking about doing something such as Squid's lighters. http://squidslighters.wordpress.com/...artwork/about/ They do look very cool.

02-15-2010, 03:09 PM	#4
nayslayer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 166 Trading: (0)	Re: Zippo customization... I've also read somewhere on internet that the jet inserts for zippo's are no longer being made, could be rumor though

02-15-2010, 03:27 PM	#5
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Zippo customization... The inserts are still shown on the blazer website. These are great lighter so I hope the never stop making them

02-15-2010, 05:33 PM	#7
junkinduck Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Don Location: Chester, OH Posts: 170 Trading: (2)	Re: Zippo customization... The ronsons are impressive. Amazing what you can do with a sub 3.00 lighter.

02-15-2010, 05:50 PM	#8
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,202 Trading: (27)	Re: Zippo customization... Dan I believe this is Architeuthis http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/member.php?u=1594 and not Squid although it doesn't look like he has signed on in a while. I know he is on Twitter and it looks like you can get a hold of him on the website.

02-16-2010, 06:12 PM	#10
BlackZippo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Zippo customization... We could probably help you out... As long as the art not in violation of any copyright laws... http://www.blackzippo.com

02-16-2010, 07:51 PM	#11
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Zippo customization... Decoupage Ron