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[SelleSmokes]

No, I ain't pulling your chain. It's just how I do things.

Respect. Now I know why your sticks look the way they do when I see them around the forum!

 

[blisscigarco]

Respect. Now I know why your sticks look the way they do when I see them around the forum!

Thanks. Here's a couple more cloud pix: the first is the complete first kit: I think those are wrapped in H2K. The second is the completed session from the other kit in that bag, Melodiosa Cremosa. These are my first two days of rolling.

 

[SelleSmokes]

Pretty unreal, bliss. Those are better-looking than anything I've cranked out yet. Much practice ahead.

 

[Dominican56]

Pretty unreal, bliss. Those are better-looking than anything I've cranked out yet. Much practice ahead.

Bliss is like a cigar magician. Truly.

 

[Gdaddy]

Brilliant! I'm always open to trying something new, especially when it clicks. And that really clicks. I'll let you know how it goes.

Here's a photo of the hair clip and several year old paper strips.

 

[Gdaddy]

The heavier gauge paper makes a more uniform cylinder than does newspaper.

 

[SelleSmokes]

Here's a photo of the hair clip and several year old paper strips.

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Very cool seeing other peoples' setups. There are so many tips, tricks, and techniques to this craft. I love it.

 

[Dominican56]

I'm still pretty new at this but I haven't ever rolled my sticks in paper and I stopped using a mold (mostly) some time ago.
My cigars aren't smoke-shop quality but they look nice and even to me (most of the time) so I'm happy not taking the time to mold my cigars.
So far I'm not seeing the downside of this process.

 

[Gdaddy]

I'm still pretty new at this but I haven't ever rolled my sticks in paper and I stopped using a mold (mostly) some time ago.
My cigars aren't smoke-shop quality but they look nice and even to me (most of the time) so I'm happy not taking the time to mold my cigars.
So far I'm not seeing the downside of this process.

There is no downside if you're happy with them. That's the advantage of ryo is you only have to please one person.

 

[webmost]

Feb 2013 ... prolly my first batch

 

[SelleSmokes]

Feb 2013 ... prolly my first batch

Pretty cool to see, having seen your latest work in person.

 

[webmost]

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Pretty cool to see, having seen your latest work in person.

Yeah, you rolled fairly firm when you were over here. What are you doing differently now?

 

[SelleSmokes]

Yeah, you rolled fairly firm when you were over here. What are you doing differently now?

I think I rolled the first one ultra-loose, and the last one pretty tight. I've gotten more consistent since then, using the cup method (use the first filler leaf as a holder "cup" for the remaining filler so it's more contained before binding) that you showed me. Rolled a few, smoked a few, got better draw. Nothing fancy.