You’ll need the following:

• Cannabis
• Grinder
• Rolling Papers
• Crutch (the filter end you smoke out of)
• Lighter 
• Something pointy, like a pen or a bobby pin (there will always be random bobby pins wherever a female has passed through, check the floor)

STEP 1: GRIND YOUR CANNABIS STRAIN OF CHOICE

To help your joint burn evenly and smoothly throughout, it is essential that your weed is properly grounded up. This makes it easier to pack into the rolling papers, and by using a grinder you will catch the stray stems that you can occasionally get. Stems contribute to making holes in your rolling paper so take a few seconds to check that there are no stems in your freshly grounded weed before you move forward with the next steps. If you are in need, check out our affordable grinders for you and a friend!

STEP 2: PREPARE YOUR CRUTCH

You can make a crutch (aka filter) from any type of thin cardboard or thick paper. Some rolling papers even come with a pack of filters. There are certain techniques to rolling a crutch, but the main goal is to roll a filter so that the grounded up cannabis will not pass through into your mouth. Your crutch will also serve as a guideline of how thick your joint will be. Once you roll your crutch, place it into either end of the rolling paper with the glued-edge side of the rolling paper is on top.

STEP 3: PLACE GROUND UP CANNABIS INTO JOINT

Gradually put your ground up weed into the joint. You want to pack it so that the width is even with the thickness of the crutch. Start adding weed along the middle line of the joint paper and start building from there. Usually, a half gram to one gram is ideal for a typical joint. However, you can pack your joint as much as you want. Tip: get short rolling papers if you don’t like smoking old joints. You won’t feel as bad for having to smoke a full joint if it’s not necessary, and you can also roll baby joints for on the go!

STEP 4: START PACKING YOUR JOINT

Once your weed is placed into your joint, it’s time to pack it so you can securely roll the joint. Holding the joint, you will want to start curving the unglued end of the rolling paper in towards the middle line of the rolling paper with your thumbs. Again, to pack a joint securely, you will want to match the amount of weed in line with the thickness of the crutch. It makes this step a lot easier. Another way to ensure this step is done properly is to gently form the opposite end of the crutch (where the joint will be lit) and secure its shape towards the crutch end. When it feels secure, wrap the crutch side first to the inside of the rolling paper and work your way out. You’ll have to adjust the weed sometimes but that’s normal! No one rolls joints perfectly every single time, but you’ll get better at this with time

STEP 5: FINISH THE JOINT

When you’ve rolled the joint into the crutch end, you’ll secure the glued edge with your saliva and pack it tightly over the paper. Don’t use too much saliva, but just enough so that the paper will stick together evenly. Like you would apply a bandaid around your finger, wrap it as tightly and evenly as possible. Work towards the other end of the joint and line the glued edge with your saliva throughout the joint to the tip. Once your joint is rolled, flip it to the crutch end and tap it on a flat surface. This will even out any spaces in your joint. Use a pointed, thin object (like a pen or a bobby-pin) to pack the end of the joint to be as tight as you can make it. You should leave a little space at the end of your joint so you can twist it and secure the joint easily. Voila! You’ve just rolled a joint.

Rolling a joint takes a bit of practice, patience, and persistence. Try using rolling trays to keep the rolling process a bit more organized. If you’re more of a visual learner, watch this video and try your attempt at rolling a joint with Too Short. The more you learn how to roll a joint, your muscle memory will take over and it will become a typical routine you’ll no longer dread. There’s a reward on the other side! A nicely rolled joint for you to enjoy. What’s your best memory about rolling and smoking joints?

HOW TO MAKE A JOINT BURN SLOWER?

Grind your weed finely to make a joint burn slower

One important aspect when rolling the perfect joint and promoting slow burning is the way you grind your weed. It is essential to make sure your weed is grounded up properly so that it can be distributed evenly throughout the joint and ensure slow burning. Evening out the amount of weed in a joint does wonders for how it burns when you light it up!

To grind your weed properly, make sure you have a reliable weed grinder that you know will evenly grind your weed so that you can properly pack it into the rolling paper. Be sure to check out the Premium weed grinders for your next session.

Rolling papers that help joints burn slower

Indeed, the kind of rolling papers used definitely matter! Do not let anyone tell you otherwise. Sure, any type of rolling papers are sufficient when you are trying to get a smoke sesh in. But if you have the opportunity to plan ahead for slower burning joints to enjoy longer, rolling papers is one of the biggest factors to how to make a joint burn slower!

There are different types of rolling papers that vary in the type of materials used. There are specific brands that make rolling papers specifically for slow burn, like the RAW Black Ultra-thin Papers that produce little to no ash and guarantee a slow burn! You can find a huge variety of best rolling papers and get much better deals at our online smoke-shop than you will at local convenience stores.

Use honey to make a joint burn slower

The trick to adding honey to your joint is moderation & stick to the mantra “less is more.” A popular trick many stoners use is honey as the perfect sticking/sealing agent to keep your blunt wraps from uncoiling mid-toke. But what about using honey in a regular joint?

Due to its thick and sticky consistency, adding honey to a regular joint can help slow down the amount of time it takes for your joint to burn. Many also report that it can add a sweet, enjoyable flavor to your joint.The trick with this method is to add conservatively and in moderation, because it will not work if you douse your joint in honey (as tempting as it sounds!) – lightly add a bit of honey near the tip of the joint and see what works best for you.

Roll joints tightly to burn slower

We’ve all been there before, where we’ve smoked a pretty poorly-rolled joint and it goes out every few puffs and most likely done in a few puffs too! If you have too much air flowing through your joint, it will cause it to burn quickly and unevenly. Therefore, rolling your joints tightly will improve their burn. In order to roll a tight joint, you’re going to want to take your time with the “packing” stage of joint rolling. This is when your cannabis is already sprinkled inside your rolling paper, and you proceed to rub the two sides of the paper up back and forth against each other so that the cannabis inside the paper begins to form a tight log shape.

Just be careful not to Roll your joints too tight to the point where it is difficult to puff on. When rolling a joint it is very easy to clog the roach thus making inhalation more difficult, so try not to roll a joint too tight and it is not smokeable! 

There are many ways to prevent your joint from burning too quickly, and let’s be honest, a slow burning joint really makes all the difference when trying to get high and set the vibes! Make sure your smoking supplies are helping you out and not making your job in rolling a joint too difficult when it doesn’t need to be

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING PAPERS AND CONES

Rolling a fat doobie is a classic way to smoke weed and still one of the most preferred methods of sharing herb with friends. The type of paper you choose will set the tone for your entire smoking experience, so choose wisely. When it comes to choosing the size of your rolling papers, there are two popular options, 1 ¼ and King Size. The first is for smoking solo, while King Size can hold more weed and is great for smoking with your buddies. There’s also extra slim, and extra wide, among other sizes. Cones come in these sizes as well, but many brands like to have a bit of fun with thin and extra long cones available like the 24’’ cone. One of the main goals of rolling a spliff, joint, or blunt is to achieve an even and smooth burn without canoeing. A canoe is when you get an uneven burn that runs up one side. This can happen with poor rolling technique, but also when lighting or with low quality paper. Many smokers have their preferred brand and they wouldn’t dream of smoking with anything else. But if you’re still searching for the right paper or cone, keep these tips in mind the next time you’re trying to get baked.