Cigar band adhesion

chaase321 · 10-26-2012, 07:39 AM

Hey everyone I have some questions for you all to weigh in on (optional of course

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I am wanting to start labeling my sticks as my collection is growing and I want to keep track of gifts and years and what not. I do not really feel like buying cigar labels online because: 1.) They are too expensive for me and I don't want to waste money on those when I can buy more sticks

and 2.) I just want blank bands, so there is no reason not to print them myself using like MS word...unless you all know of a reason.

So enough rambling and on to my questions:
Has anyone used glue to put their labels on their sticks?
-Meaning, instead of scotch tape.

If so, what glue do you use?
If so, has anyone tried a glue stick? (I'm not sure if they make ones that would not impart a smell on the cigars)

Anyway, tape seems really tedious to me, so I was hoping there was a glue that I could use.

Thanks in advance for your input

14holestogie · 10-26-2012, 07:58 AM

I print out my labels from Excell, 3/4" wide and use a small piece of 1/2" scotch tape. Not as tedious as I'd imagine a glue stick would be and I'd be afraid of the glue getting on the stick and damaging the wrapper.

I get all the info I need and the cost is 1/26th sheet of paper and a 1/2" of tape.

RevSmoke · 10-26-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

I print out my labels from Excell, 3/4" wide and use a small piece of 1/2" scotch tape. Not as tedious as I'd imagine a glue stick would be and I'd be afraid of the glue getting on the stick and damaging the wrapper.

I get all the info I need and the cost is 1/26th sheet of paper and a 1/2" of tape.

Exactly what I do when I put labels on cigars.

CigarSquid · 10-26-2012, 08:02 AM

PM me a address.. I have a feel blanks that I am not using.

jjirons69 · 10-26-2012, 01:13 PM

I print mine out and cut them into labels. I make them big enough to overlap by 1/4" or so and use the kids glue sticks to glue them together. Been doing it for years. Cheap, reliable, no smells, easy on, easy off.

Malakai · 10-26-2012, 01:31 PM

Well timed question Cole. I was looking at doing the same thing now that my collection is growing by leaps and bounds. I look forward to the useful info that gets added here. Thanks.

BlkDrew · 10-26-2012, 01:38 PM

i use a toxic free glue stick. you can get it at any target, walmart etc... the brand is rose-art and it works great.

as far as labels i take standard envelopes and cut strips the short way across.

hope it helps

shilala · 10-26-2012, 01:36 PM

I just use single finger bags and write on them with a Sharpie nowadays. It's SO much easier than taping bands on, but my hands are retarded. YMMV.

chaase321 · 10-26-2012, 09:12 PM

Thanks for the info guys! The glue stick way seems like it may be a pretty good option. I'm trying about 4-5 different ways out to see what way I prefer that saves the most money but does and adequate job.
Thanks again everyone!

stearns · 10-27-2012, 11:51 AM

i just cut up printer paper and use small pieces of scotch tape. a bit tedious, but gets the job done. used to just label single bags, took up too much space in the humi, got difficult to pick through when looking for a cigar, and doesnt look as nice (in my opinion)

JJKJR · 10-31-2012, 06:09 AM

I buy a lot of locally made cigars from Ybor City that are not banded. I've always thought of labeling them so I could remember their names. Would someone be willing to post pictures of their home made cigar bands? I'm especially interested in those bands created on a computer or using the program Excel. I have Excel on my computer. Tell me they actually have a cigar band template???

14holestogie · 10-31-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JJKJR

I buy a lot of locally made cigars from Ybor City that are not banded. I've always thought of labeling them so I could remember their names. Would someone be willing to post pictures of their home made cigar bands? I'm especially interested in those bands created on a computer or using the program Excel. I have Excel on my computer. Tell me they actually have a cigar band template???

Use the search function for "cigar label template". Check out the How do you label your cigar? thread. T.G. has a template in that thread.

Blak Smyth · 10-31-2012, 07:11 AM

There was a group buy a while back that Dom did, they are the best option available IMO.

big pete · 10-31-2012, 08:46 AM

I just cut up some printer paper and use a small piece of Scotch tape

Zane · 10-31-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by big pete

I just cut up some printer paper and use a small piece of Scotch tape

I was curious how you did yours. I like it.

10-26-2012, 07:39 AM	#1
chaase321 ZOTL's mmmmm brainssss Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Cole Location: Woodbridge VA Posts: 2,114 Trading: (81)	Cigar band adhesion Hey everyone I have some questions for you all to weigh in on (optional of course ) I am wanting to start labeling my sticks as my collection is growing and I want to keep track of gifts and years and what not. I do not really feel like buying cigar labels online because: 1.) They are too expensive for me and I don't want to waste money on those when I can buy more sticks and 2.) I just want blank bands, so there is no reason not to print them myself using like MS word...unless you all know of a reason. So enough rambling and on to my questions: Has anyone used glue to put their labels on their sticks? -Meaning, instead of scotch tape. If so, what glue do you use? If so, has anyone tried a glue stick? (I'm not sure if they make ones that would not impart a smell on the cigars) Anyway, tape seems really tedious to me, so I was hoping there was a glue that I could use. Thanks in advance for your input __________________ ZOTL our appetites will ALWAYS be bigger than your braaaiiiins... Support the Troop Support Contest 2014!!!

10-26-2012, 07:58 AM	#2
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Cigar band adhesion I print out my labels from Excell, 3/4" wide and use a small piece of 1/2" scotch tape. Not as tedious as I'd imagine a glue stick would be and I'd be afraid of the glue getting on the stick and damaging the wrapper. I get all the info I need and the cost is 1/26th sheet of paper and a 1/2" of tape. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

10-26-2012, 08:02 AM	#4
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,212 Trading: (39)	Re: Cigar band adhesion PM me a address.. I have a feel blanks that I am not using. __________________ gaRRy

10-26-2012, 01:13 PM	#5
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Cigar band adhesion I print mine out and cut them into labels. I make them big enough to overlap by 1/4" or so and use the kids glue sticks to glue them together. Been doing it for years. Cheap, reliable, no smells, easy on, easy off. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

10-26-2012, 01:31 PM	#6
Malakai The Anti-Dennis Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: John Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 792 Trading: (34)	Re: Cigar band adhesion Well timed question Cole. I was looking at doing the same thing now that my collection is growing by leaps and bounds. I look forward to the useful info that gets added here. Thanks. Last edited by Malakai; 10-26-2012 at 01:31 PM. Reason: lack of spelling ability

10-26-2012, 01:38 PM	#7
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Cigar band adhesion i use a toxic free glue stick. you can get it at any target, walmart etc... the brand is rose-art and it works great. as far as labels i take standard envelopes and cut strips the short way across. hope it helps

10-26-2012, 01:36 PM	#8
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Cigar band adhesion I just use single finger bags and write on them with a Sharpie nowadays. It's SO much easier than taping bands on, but my hands are retarded. YMMV. __________________

10-26-2012, 09:12 PM	#9
chaase321 ZOTL's mmmmm brainssss Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Cole Location: Woodbridge VA Posts: 2,114 Trading: (81)	Re: Cigar band adhesion Thanks for the info guys! The glue stick way seems like it may be a pretty good option. I'm trying about 4-5 different ways out to see what way I prefer that saves the most money but does and adequate job. Thanks again everyone! __________________ ZOTL our appetites will ALWAYS be bigger than your braaaiiiins... Support the Troop Support Contest 2014!!!

10-27-2012, 11:51 AM	#10
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,346 Trading: (50)	Re: Cigar band adhesion i just cut up printer paper and use small pieces of scotch tape. a bit tedious, but gets the job done. used to just label single bags, took up too much space in the humi, got difficult to pick through when looking for a cigar, and doesnt look as nice (in my opinion) __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

10-31-2012, 06:09 AM	#11
JJKJR Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Joe Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 60 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar band adhesion I buy a lot of locally made cigars from Ybor City that are not banded. I've always thought of labeling them so I could remember their names. Would someone be willing to post pictures of their home made cigar bands? I'm especially interested in those bands created on a computer or using the program Excel. I have Excel on my computer. Tell me they actually have a cigar band template???

10-31-2012, 07:11 AM	#13
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Cigar band adhesion There was a group buy a while back that Dom did, they are the best option available IMO. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

10-31-2012, 08:46 AM	#14
big pete Going to the darkside.... Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,276 Trading: (20)	Re: Cigar band adhesion I just cut up some printer paper and use a small piece of Scotch tape