Knowing how to roll the perfect joint is a crucial stoner skill. With all of the new gadgets like vapes and bubble bongs available, some might say that rolling is a lost art. However, knowing how to do it gives you more options for a sesh. And it might just make your extremely popular and sought after. Keep reading for the best tips and papers out there.
Grind Your Weed
Make your life a whole lot easier and never finger bust again. Investing in a good quality grinder doesn’t need to break the bank. Not only will this save you tons of time, but will also make your bud easier to work with. You’ll also avoid sticky weed fingers which always makes the actual rolling process more difficult. Opt for a grinder like this one with a mesh screen that collects all of that delicious kush for special occasions. Pick out the stems and then you’re ready to roll.
Make a Filter
You can always just buy your filters or skip this step entirely. Making a filter though is super easy and good to know how to do. You can use any stiff paper, like a business card or cardboard gum packaging. Start with a few accordion style folds then roll. For more in depth instructions for making a filter, click here.
Choose Papers and Roll
Everyone has got their go-to rolling papers for different reasons and preferences. You might have to try a few different brands and sizes before you can find one that really works for your fingers. Once you’ve got it, it’s time to fill it with the good stuff. If you’ve made a filter, place it under the thumb at one end of the paper and start sprinkling your weed in. Once you’ve filled it with your desired amount, you can start to shape it with your fingers.
Rolling Your Joint
Hold your joint at both ends and start to roll it back and forth. From here, tuck the unglued strip of the paper into the joint and wet the glued part with the slightest bit of saliva or water to wrap it. Now you can start the tucking the entire joint, working your way down from one end.
Pack It In
Find yourself a pokey like a pen, small stick, or other long and pointy-ish object to push the weed down towards the filter. Finish off by twisting the remaining bit of paper to seal your j. Grab a lighter or matches and enjoy your masterpiece
