Nothing beats the joy of rolling a joint after a long day of work or when you simply want to chill out. But if you’re new to the joint rolling game or find your joints aren’t as good as you want them to be, we’re here to help.
Today, we’ll show you how to roll a joint in seven easy steps. This in-depth guide will walk you through the entire process, from the materials you need and the ways to roll a joint. With a little practice, we’ll have you rolling a joint like a pro in no time!
Before we get into rolling your joint, take a look at the items you’ll need and make sure you have them on hand.
You will need:
While there are many awesome weed-rolling tools on the market, they aren’t a necessity. As you increase your cannabis spending budget and get more confident in your rolling skills, you can add some of those gadgets to save time and perfect your rolling technique.
You’ve gathered everything you need to roll your joint. Now let’s take a step-by-step look at how to roll the best joint of your life.
The first step to rolling your joint is to grind the cannabis flower. Take the cannabis that you got from your local dispensary, add it to your grinder, close the grinder, and get to twisting.
The grinding process prepares the weed for the joint. By grinding the flower, you ensure a more even distribution of the product in the joint. Every puff will produce consistent results and your weed will go further.
If you don’t have a grinder, you can also pull the flower apart with your fingers. Or go the old-fashioned way and cut it with scissors. Be careful not to waste your weed by keeping all spillage on your weed tray.
While you don’t need a filter or crutch for your joint to work, we’d recommend always adding one. It makes the smoking and rolling process easier. And it’s a surefire way to ensure that you smoke every last bit of your cannabis.
You can use special filter paper, but any stiff paper will do. Fold the paper into itself and then roll it to create something that looks like the shape and size of a traditional cigarette filter.
Now that you have your ground cannabis and filter, collect your rolling paper. Hold it slightly folded in your hands. Add the crutch/filter to one end of the rolling paper before packing the rest of the joint with weed.
Generally, half a gram should be enough. But if you find it’s too little, don’t hesitate to add more. As long as you’re not overstuffing the joint and tearing the paper, you can add as much as you want.
There are many different types of rolling paper (which we cover below), but as a beginner, we’d suggest using a thicker rolling paper. As you gain experience, you can explore other options until you naturally find the rolling mediums that work best for you.
It’s finally time to roll your joint. Hold the loaded rolling paper in a taco shape and use your fingers to gently roll the cannabis and rolling paper into a cylinder. Take your time with the process. Start tucking from one end and work your way along the seam.
If this is your first time, don’t worry if the joint doesn’t come out perfectly. Time and practice will help you master your rolling technique.
Sealing the joint can be a little tricky. Roll the joint as much as possible. After you’ve got the shape you like, lightly lick the lifted edge of the rolling paper near the filter. Attach the paper to the filter and then continue to seal the rest of the joint the same way.
Now, the joint is sealed and the end opposite the filter is still open. Take your tapping tool and gently push the weed in the joint toward the filter. This is to ensure an even smoke and to open up the end of the joint.
Take your time and be gentle – you don’t want to accidentally break through the seal or the rolling paper and ruin all your hard work.
Once you’ve finished packing the joint, you’ll be left with an empty section at the open end of the joint. Use your fingers to twist the edge into the signature joint twist. While it might seem like a stylistic choice, the twist actually helps the joint burn evenly.
Finally, your joint is complete. Get your lighter, sit back, and enjoy!
As joint rolling veterans, we’ve got a few tips that are sure to help you roll the best joints.
Incorporate all these methods into your rolling technique and remember to practice, practice, practice.
Rolling papers are divided into three major variables: size, material, and flavor.
Rolling papers come in a variety of sizes, all of which will influence how much weed you can pack into your joint.
The most common options:
Rolling papers are available in dozens, if not hundreds, of material options.
Preference can depend on a lot of variables, all of which are subjective. Some materials have better flavor, others burn more evenly. Some smokers like super thin paper to enjoy more of the weed and less of the paper.
The most common option for beginners is hemp, which is what we also recommend starting with. Hemp is safe to smoke and the thickness makes it easier to handle and roll. Other options include bamboo, rice, and flax papers, as well as synthetic options. These are rolling papers with synthetic dyes on the paper.
As you gain more experience, you’ll naturally experiment with more rolling paper materials and find other options that suit your taste.
Finally, there are flavored rolling papers to choose from. These have been infused with flavors that are released when you smoke weed. There are countless options, with more joining the market every year.
Besides the traditional paper technique, there are a few other ways to roll joints.
While blunts and joints are often mentioned interchangeably, blunts refer to weed rolled in specific blunt paper. This type of paper contains tobacco and is most commonly seen wrapped around cigarettes and cigars.
Some users add tobacco with their weed, creating a cannabis and tobacco mix which they then roll into a spliff. For some nicotine smokers, this is an effective way to smoke and enjoy marijuana. For others, tobacco counteracts the “sleepy” and memory-impairing effects of weed.
Putting herbs in joints has been around for decades. Like tobacco joints or spliffs, users will mix the herbs with the cannabis before stuffing both in the joint.
For many, it’s a way to use less weed. Other smokers add herbs as a way to improve flavor or for spiritual purposes.
Storing your weed correctly will help maintain its freshness and potency. Use these storage tips to keep your weed in peak condition.
Nothing beats the joy of a well-rolled and perfectly stuffed joint. Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran trying to improve your skills, you can use the above guide to improve your rolling technique and make the most of your weed.
Combine our easy guide with the storage techniques and rolling tips, and you’ll see your weed lasting longer and going down much smoother.
Finally, to enjoy the best roll and the best high, visit Embarc today. We offer community, culture, and high-quality cannabis for everyone.
