If you are newer to using marijuana, you might not know the right way to roll the joint. However, this is one of the more traditional ways to use cannabis, and it can help you enjoy your flower’s flavor. Everyone who smokes cannabis will want to learn the right way to roll a joint. There are several different options for doing this process. No matter which one you choose, you will want to make sure that the product burns both smoothly and evenly.
Making a Joint
First, you will want to begin by gathering your supplies to roll it. This will include:
- Your choice of cannabis
- Rolling papers
- Cannabis grinder
- Crutch for the filter
- Optional: A long, narrow object, such as a pen, for packing the joint
The first step is to grind your cannabis. You will want to break down the product into shake. If it has dried well, then it will break apart easily. This will result in a more even smoking experience. That is why you want to choose a high-quality product.
Using a grinder can help prevent your hand from getting too sticky and getting stuck to the paper for the joint. If you do not have a grinder, you can break down your herb by hand. You can use scissors or other methods to do this.
To prevent sticky hands from grinding the herb, you can use wax or parchment paper between your hands and the product. This will help you avoid trying to remove the resin from your hands after you have finished.
You can use most types of paper, but parchment paper works even better. The waxy surface can keep things from sticking to it. That way, you can preserve as much of the cannabis as possible. You can use it as a barrier when you are using heavier objects to crush the buds. Or you can just place the pieces between your fingers before you begin smashing.
Creating a Joint Filter
The next step is to create a joint filter, which is also called a crutch. This is not completely necessary, but it can help prevent your shake from coming out of one end or another when you are smoking it. The filter can also help make the joint more stable, allowing you to enjoy the entire marijuana product without burning your fingers.
You can use almost anything to make the crutch. However, you can use thin cardboard, such as the type that business cards are made out of. Many types of joint papers also come with material for crutches in the package.
To make the filter, you will want to make some accordion folds in the cardboard’s end. The folds should be approximately as wide as the finished crutch will be. You should avoid creasing the paper when you are folding it. If you do, then the finished crutch will be tighter than it should be.
If you have too much paper, you can rip some of it away. Then, you will want to roll the material to be your desired thickness using your fingers. It might want to expand or roll by itself, which is a good sign. When the crutch has been placed into your joint, the crutch will not fall out because of its springiness.
You can then place your crutch at the end of the rolling paper to put it into the joint. You can leave a little of the filter exposed and then put it flush against the rolling paper after you have finished. If this all sounds like too much work for you, then you can also buy a filter. You can get pre-rolled ones or get a reusable one to be more environmentally friendly.
Packing the Joint
Next, you will be packing the joint with cannabis. There are many types of papers available, some in different flavors. Many people prefer to use hemp papers. These are fairly thin, but they are very strong. They also tend to burn evenly without changing the way the cannabis tastes.
You will fill the paper with both the crutch and the shake. About half of a gram to a gram is about right for one joint. When it has the right amount of cannabis, you can start shaping and forming the joint, using your fingers.
Once the joint is shaped and loaded, you will roll it. You can do this by pinching the paper between your fingers and rolling it back and forth. This will pack the cannabis down to the final shape.
This can make or break how good your joint is. You will want to tuck the paper’s unglued side in the roll. Using the glued edge, you can tack down your paper’s end with a small amount of moisture.
One way you can do that is by starting on the crutch side. This can help to guide the paper to roll around itself. When the paper has been tacked down on one end, you will be able to go down the seam. Working from end to end is a good way to do this.
Finishing Up
To complete your joint, you will pack the material inside. This will help the herb inside to burn more evenly. A pen works well, but other objects can also work well. For example, if you are out and about, you might choose to use your hoodie’s drawstring, your shoelace’s tip, or even a little stick. If you have made your joint to enjoy later, you might want to twist the tip to close it for now. This can prevent any of the cannabis from leaking out.
Closing Thoughts
This is only one of the many ways that you can roll a joint. You can make a big one for a long, relaxing smoke. Or you can make a small one for a quick mood booster. Be creative! Some people even consider joint-rolling to be an art. These people create origami that is both beautiful and functional.