Opening the can of worms on Cigar Glue

[The Pirate Juan]

Okay here we go folks. I looked around in the forum a bit. Im curious what are you using as glue for your hand rolls and does it get shiny when its dry. Im using Gum Arabic, it works great but leaves a shiny/milky looking area if I get it on the outside of the cigar.

So if ya wouldnt mind. What are you using, why and does it leave a mark.

Thanks yall,

 

[deluxestogie]

The can has been opened many times before on this forum. No worms. All cigar glues are long-chain carbohydrates—starches. Old fashioned wallpaper paste is edible, and can be used as cigar glue. Commercially, Bermacol is often used in cigar factories. Xanthan gum, gum Arabic, corn starch, etc. can all be used as cigar glue. Some people can taste certain cigar glues, while other cannot.

Since the exterior of the cigar is not glued to anything, applying glue only to the interior surfaces will avoid any shiny appearance. Apply the glue sparingly. A properly wrapped cigar needs only a tiny dab of glue at the head of the binder, and a tiny dab of glue at the head of the wrapper. My preference is for cigar glue that is the consistency of molasses (treacle). Once hydrated, I store it in the fridge.

I know from the many previous discussions of this subject that every cigar rolling forum member has his or her own preference for glue selection and consistency, as well as application method.

Bob

 

[The Pirate Juan]

The can has been opened many times before on this forum. No worms. All cigar glues are long-chain carbohydrates—starches. Old fashioned wallpaper paste is edible, and can be used as cigar glue. Commercially, Bermacol is often used in cigar factories. Xanthan gum, gum Arabic, corn starch, etc. can all be used as cigar glue. Some people can taste certain cigar glues, while other cannot.

Since the exterior of the cigar is not glued to anything, applying glue only to the interior surfaces will avoid any shiny appearance. Apply the glue sparingly. A properly wrapped cigar needs only a tiny dab of glue at the head of the binder, and a tiny dab of glue at the head of the wrapper. My preference is for cigar glue that is the consistency of molasses (treacle). Once hydrated, I store it in the fridge.

I know from the many previous discussions of this subject that every cigar rolling forum member has his or her own preference for glue selection and consistency, as well as application method.

Bob

Thanks Bob,

Im got some in the press now and Ill use way less tonight and make sure my fingers stay as clean as possible. I usually end up with a little extra on my fingers. When I run out Im going to try bermocoll and see if I like it better.

John

 

[adamziegler]

what are you using as glue for your hand rolls and does it get shiny when its dry.

I have used the glue from WLT and it is not shiny when dry. I am not exactly sure what it is, but I was effective.

I currently have about a large supply of bermocoll and that I am also happy with.

Neither leave a glaze or sheen when dry. At least I have never used enough to shellac a cigar with it!

 

[Angry Turtle]

I use fruit pectin. As long as I use a decent amount of distilled water and don’t over do it, it won’t leave a residue..

 

[The Pirate Juan]

I broke down and ordered the bermocoll. Maybe it was just me or the way I was mixing the gum arabic but the bermocoll is my preference now. no real build up on my fingers and no dried shiny spots. IMO it was much easier to work with. Just my opinion.

 

[The Haroo ln]

Just came across this as a cigar glue and was wondering what everybody's thoughts are?

 

[deluxestogie]

It is water, cellulose gum and vinegar. It should work fine. I would suggest trying the smallest container of it, as a test.

Bob

 

[The Haroo ln]

Cheers Bob, I saw the acetic acid part and thought that It might leave a vinegary taste/smell. But I will try a small amount of it once my tobacco is finished