A humidor is a simple way of storing cigars in a humidified environment.You can make a humidor out of items you already own.Three easy ways to make a humidor are from Tupperware, ice chests or coolers.
Step 1: You need to gather your supplies.
A tightly fitting lid is what you should choose.It is necessary to have enough space for your cigars to fit inside the half container.You need space to humidify the container.
Step 2: A humidifier is needed.
To cut the sponge to the right size, use the scissors.The size of the container and the number of cigars you plan to humidify will affect the sponge size.A two-inch square is sufficient for less than 20 cigars.To make a different size, be sure to keep the leftover sponge handy.
Step 3: Add distilled water to it.
The sponge needs to be soaked in distilled water.The sponge is not dripping if you shake it away.If nothing else is available, you can use tap water.Distilled water helps fight off mold.
Step 4: Line the container.
There is a sheet of Spanish cedar on the bottom of the container.Before closing the container, place a separate sheet over the top of the cigars.If you use Spanish cedar in this way, your cigars will have a pleasing aroma and cedary flavor.
Step 5: The hygrometer can be inserted.
To keep track of relative humidity levels, place a hygrometer inside the container.If you want to see it through the container without opening it, place it somewhere that is easy to view.
Step 6: The humidifier needs to be inserted.
cigars won't come in direct contact with the sponge if it's placed inside the container.If you want to separate the sponge and cigars, you can use a small bowl or Spanish cedar.It is important to get rid of excess water that may have dripped into the container so as not to damage cigars.
Step 7: You should add your cigars.
Put cigars into the container and close the lid to make sure the seal is tight.To make sure the cigars are receiving the proper humidification, pay close attention to their condition for the first few days.If you need to adjust the size of the sponge, you can.
Step 8: You need to gather your supplies.
Step 9: The ice chest needs to be prepared.
Make sure the seal on the ice chest is snug.Weather stripping can be applied to the rim to strengthen the seal.To remove odors from the interior, wipe it down.Cut holes for cords that need an external plug if you are using an electronic humidification device.
Step 10: Add Spanish cedar.
The interior walls of the ice chest are covered with Spanish cedar.You can either fit cedar sheets around the interior, build a slide-out box, or affix cedar to the walls.You shouldn't cover the holes you cut for power cords.
Step 11: Make the humidifier moist.
Add distilled water to the humidification device.If you have excess water, shake it off and dry it.As needed, repeat.Follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper use if you use a store-bought humidification unit.Larger 2-way humidification packets are now available for all humidors.
Step 12: The hygrometer should be installed with the humidifier.
The ice chest is a good place to put the humidifier since it won't come in contact with cigars.The best results can be achieved by placing a humidifier in the lid.The size and type of humidification device you use will affect the placement of the humidifier.You can easily check it with the hygrometer.
Step 13: Put the humidor to a test.
If the humidification device is installed, leave the ice chest empty for a few days to make sure the humidifier is working properly and to let the odors from the glue go.The ice chest can be used if the humidity is within the optimal range.
Step 14: You can fill with cigars.
There are cigars in the ice chest humidor.As packing cigars too tightly together can limit the amount of moisture that reaches each cigar, it's a good idea to allow space between cigars.Enjoy your smokes and keep an eye on the humidity levels.
Step 15: There is a wooden box.
The best place to store your cigars is a wooden box.Before selecting a box, you need to consider five critical points, which include a Spanish cedar interior and a floating bottom.Select a box that has thick walls, Solid wood bottom Joints that fit squarely and tightly together, and a lid that provides a tightly fitting seal.
Step 16: The Spanish cedar lining is added.
The interior walls of the box are covered with Spanish cedar.Spanish cedar is not needed if the wooden box already has an interior of other woods.
Step 17: The humidifier needs to be installed.
For the size of the container and how many cigars you plan to store, add distilled water.Put the excess water inside the box once it is fully saturated.The underside of the lid is where most humidifiers attach.If you use an electronic humidifier, you may need to drill a hole for the power cord.
Step 18: You need to install the hygrometer.
You can easily see the status of humidity by placing the hygrometer inside the box.The hygrometer can be mounted on the underside of the lid near the humidifier, which allows for quick and easy viewing.
Step 19: Put the humidor to a test.
Allow the empty humidor to rest for several days.Make sure the relative humidity is holding in the range of 65% to 72%.The box is ready to accept cigars once the optimal humidity levels have been reached.
Step 20: You can fill with cigars.
There are cigars in the box.The cigars should be arranged so that air can easily pass around them.You can now enjoy a wooden humidor with properly humidified cigars.