Smoking joints is the most iconic way of smoking cannabis which can bring people together and also create a chance to make some friends out of the smoking circle, where people share the same interests. As a stoner, you should know how to roll a joint. It’s considered one of an art form, you’ll impress a lot of cannabis enthusiasts if you can create a well-rolled joint.
This guide will show you the proper way to roll a joint with all the basic things you need to know about this form of art. Also, you can stop by MedMen Bangkok at our flagship store in Sukhumvit Soi 11 to check out the flowers that we have available before starting your rolling session!
An Art of Joint Rolling: Learn to Make One Like a Pro
Key Takeaways
- There are three common sizes of joints including small or pinners, standard, and king-size. Each size contains a different amount of cannabis.
- While there are varieties of rolling papers available in the market, these are the sizes that are frequently chosen: single-wide, 1 ¼, king-sized, and cone rolling papers.
- This article provides an easy 6-step guide to joint rolling, starting from the beginning up until the end.
How Much Weed Is In a Joint?
We all have different cups of tea, of course, each person prefers a different amount of weed in our joint. These are the normal amount of cannabis flowers in each joint size:
- Small: The smallest joints are also known as pinners or dog walkers. They usually contain 0.25 – 0.5 grams of cannabis which is enough for one person in one smoking session.
- Standard: The average joint contains 0.5 – 1 gram of cannabis.
- King-size: The biggest one rolled in a king-sized rolling paper usually contains 1 – 2 grams or more of cannabis.
How to Choose the Right Rolling Paper
Well, because size does matter, so what’s the best size for you? There’s a wide variety of rolling paper sizes in the market making it even more challenging to choose especially if you’re a beginner. These are the most common choices for rolling paper sizes:
- Single Wide Rolling Papers
These are the smallest joint papers that you can purchase with a measuring around 68 x 34 mm. It’s preferable for those who enjoy smaller joints as they are easy to carry around. A single wide paper is recommended for the new joint rollers as it’s more manageable than the bigger ones.
- 1 ¼ Rolling Papers
This size is the most popular among any other sizes for joints – a standard one, you can say. They are a bit larger than single-wide paper with a measurement of 1 ¼ inches wide and 3 inches long. 1 ¼ rolling papers are perfect for a solo smoker or with a small group of friends.
- King-Size Rolling Papers
King-size rolling papers are wider and longer than all of the mentioned above. This type is a good choice for those with a larger group of stoners or longer smoking sessions. They are 110 x 54 mm wide making them an ideal size for those who prefer bulky and longer joints.
- Cone Rolling Papers
These are the pre-roll papers coming in a cone shape for those who want to save some time while rolling the joints as they are easy to fill. The cone papers come in all different sizes: small, medium, and large.
How to roll a joint
Just like other skills, practice makes perfect. Joint rolling will take quite some time and practice to make a perfect one. Before we start, let’s take a look at the essentials of the joint rolling art.
First off, Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Cannabis flower of your choice
- Cannabis grinder
- Cannabis tray (optional)
- Rolling papers
- A stick or a pen (for packing the joint)
- Joint tips/ filters/crutches
- And of course, a lighter!
After you gather everything you need, now it’s time for practice, let’s get the joint rolling! – get it? haha
Step 1: Grind the Cannabis
Grind down your flower into a shake with a cannabis grinder. This step makes filling the joint easier and allows the joint to pack more evenly to ensure that the joint burns all evenly. Cannabis flowers with quality should have been dried properly and should break down easily.
If you don’t have a grinder, you can also break the flower with scissors or your hands into smaller pieces. Alternatively, using the grinder will prevent your hands from getting sticky. Your flower should break down into the size of grains of rice, although, some might prefer them to be larger or smaller.
Step 2: Make a Joint Tip
Make a joint tip, a filter, a crutch, or whatever you want to call it. You can use anything to make one but thin yet stiff pieces of paper like business cards will add stability to your joint. Start by folding the paper a few times into an accordion shape, then wrap the rest of the paper around the accordion part. Then, place a filter on one end of the rolling paper.
If you prefer enjoying your joint ASAP without making a filter on your own, you can purchase one at a dispensary near your place.
Step 3: Fill a Joint With Cannabis
Holding a rolling paper and a filter with one hand, another sprinkle your fine-grounded cannabis into the center of the rolling paper. Spread the cannabis evenly throughout the paper without overstuffing – a half-gram to a full gram normally should be enough.
Step 4: Roll Your Joint
With the adhesive side of the rolling paper away from you, pinch and shape a joint into a taco shape with your thumbs and index fingers. Roll it back and forth until the joint is in its final cone shape, not too loose or tight to let it burn evenly with some airflow.
Step 5: Seal the Joint
Tuck the non-adhesive side of the paper over the weed and roll it toward the adhesive side. Then, with a little bit of moisture, lick the edge of the glued side and slowly seal the joint to another end of the paper.
Step 6: Pack the Joint and Enjoy!
Finally, grab a long and thin object, like a pen or a chopstick to push down the cannabis flower into the joint from an open end. This step is where you can add back any cannabis that fell out during the rolling process and afterward give a twist to the extra paper at the end to close everything up.
And…voilà! Now you have your own customized joint to enjoy!
Conclusion
Joint rolling is an art that many cannabis lovers would love to master. The first timers would need to take some practice and over time will roll a better-looking joint, and finally, a perfect one. Starting from scratch like how to choose the right rolling papers with some weed gadgets like grinders and filters. Then, learning to roll one from a step-by-step tutorial within this article will make you an expert in joint rolling in no time.
