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Comment by ChickenboneJohn on January 17, 2019 at 6:41am

Just use regular auto rattlecan spray lacquer. The key thing is to use several very fine mist coats. Don't be tempted to spray too much in one go, otherwise it will soak in and cause spots and darker patches. Anything that you brush on is likely to  flood the paper and soak in - that's usually not what you want unless you are deliberately going for the discolored antiqued look.

Comment by Dave Dean on January 17, 2019 at 1:46am

Mod Podge (essentially diluted PVA) works as a glue and a finishing medium. You can get matt or gloss versions.

I've made a couple of custom boxes recently, with printed paper designs. I used mod podge as the adhesive to apply the paper designs to the box, but after some testing I went with a Liquitex gloss varnish for the finishing coats. Liquitex is more expensive but the finish is amazing. Hard to describe but there's something really tactile about it. Kind of like a polyurethane domed label.

I was varnishing over designs that were printed on a laser printer. Laser toner is water-fast. I know standard desktop inkjet prints are not water-fast and the printed inks are likely to bleed if you varnish them.

I'm not sure the print process used on paper covered cigar boxes so you may want to run some tests!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Liquitex-Professional-High-Gloss-Varnish/d...

Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on January 17, 2019 at 12:47am

You should find a lot of info here. 

https://youtu.be/fidlwQLjBdU

Decoupage is the craft of covering things in paper and giving it a long lasting finish. Might be worth a look anyway.

Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on January 17, 2019 at 12:42am

Not used it myself but I think a highly regarded one is Mod Podge? I know they do a glue but I'm pretty sure they do a lacquer too. Google Mod Podge anyway because it's probably number one for people who do decoupage. In the UK anyway. 

Comment by Sleepy John on January 16, 2019 at 11:51pm

Quick question,what is the best product/varnish to use in finishing,for a box with a number of original paper stickers.I've used spray matt varnish in the past,but not on boxes with a paper finish,and don't want to ruin it.

Comment by David Bowes on December 31, 2018 at 12:30am

I received a warning form them, even though I did not mention Cuba, it was printed on the box! At the time I did not know. I had purchased the box form their site in the first place!!

Comment by Sleepy John on December 30, 2018 at 3:38am

Just a quick note to anyone selling cigar boxes on the well known auction site.Don't mention Cuba in your details,or the item will be removed.Reason is the USA embargo!! I know,it's not relevant in the UK,but that's how it is.

Oh,and a Happy New Year to you all

Comment by Sleepy John on December 21, 2018 at 12:37am

ON this Winter Solstice,can I wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all who frequent this site. May all your Xmas presents be cigars in BIG boxes!

Comment by Blind Boy Fullers on December 14, 2018 at 12:14pm

One Man Band festival in London next March. Hollowbelly we know, and Dollar Bill plays a bit of CBG too. Loads of good stuff and the mighty Bob Log as well.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-man-band-festival-tickets-435595...

Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on November 25, 2018 at 10:22am

Suffering for the rewards of a great build though no doubt, Reg. I reckon things can be a fair bit more complicated when working with donor parts on a none-template guitar. Sometimes I think I'd love to have a formula that I build to every time because at least then you're not constantly questioning yourself on ideas and measurements!

All the best with the build Reg. Hopefully we'll get a video of the finished piece? Take care buddy. 

Bear

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