Prop cigar in my mouth potential issues?

[DR4296]

OK, so I bought a couple of prop cigars to go along with my Halloween costume. They have tiny LEDs in the tips that glow red.
Anyways, the "wrapper" was basically paper-bag colored, which seemed kind of lame, so I painted them all with a darker brown acrylic paint.

Now, these wrappers are still basically paper (over plastic tubes).

I'm wondering what I can do to prep these cigars so that:
a) The paper on the end doesn't deteriorate in my mouth over the course of a couple of hours.
b) Ummm.... I don't know if I might experience any... uhhh... health issues... from having that acrylic paint in contact with my mouth over time?

 

[Funky]

How ironic. I was going to post something similar as I'm wearing my "Man with no Name" costume to work on Halloween and was looking for suggestions for a fake cigarillo.

 

[Jintosh]

Google is your friend.

 

[Psicorp7]

You could try something like this. It would, at least, be authentic.

Amazon.com: Cigar Mouthpiece (42) - Hand Made from Briar Wood - Polish Import by Mr. Brog : Health & Household

Buy Cigar Mouthpiece (42) - Hand Made from Briar Wood - Polish Import by Mr. Brog on Amazon.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders

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[brimst0ne13]

try finding a fingertip protector in the appropriate color. they're silicone and you can hold em in your mouth all day without ill effect. you could also dip the end in wax and see how that fares. the wax SHOULD penetrate the paper and stay pretty well on. you'd have to test if the acrylic paint will hold fast once you dip it tho.

 

[brimst0ne13]

hell, if you can find a relatively clear vinyl glove, you can snip off a finger, paint it to match the cigar, then flip it inside out and slip it on

 

[Jintosh]

Perhaps some clear coat that would totally seal the acrylic paint and fumes and still be "food safe" ?
Or am I just wishful thinking ?

 

[DR4296]

Perhaps some clear coat that would totally seal the acrylic paint and fumes and still be "food safe" ?
Or am I just wishful thinking ?

Googling suggested that Shellac is non-toxic:

Zinsser 12 oz. Clear Shellac Spray 408 - The Home Depot

Made from all-natural shellac, the Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 12 oz. Clear Shellac Traditional Finish and Sealer adds an elegant, classic finish on paneling, trim and other interior wood surfaces. The nontoxic,

www.homedepot.com

I might try that, if I can't find fingertip protectors or a vinyl glove... in a clear color that I can paint the inside of.

 

[chrisnupp]

many epoxies are food safe once 100% cured. Meaning you can mix up some clear epoxy, paint it on the end, wait a week and you can put your mouth on it. If you are unsure, you can get epoxy that is stamped as food safe and regulated by the FDA.