Rolling a joint is a skill that often improves over time, but here’s a basic guide to help you get started:
Materials required
• Cannabis strain of your choice
• Rolling papers
• A crutch/filter (optional)
• A cannabis grinder
• A pen, or a similarly shaped object to pack the joint
Steps to roll a joint
1. Grind Your Cannabis: Start by grinding your cannabis to a consistency that can be evenly spread across the paper. A grinder is the best tool for this.
2. Make a Filter/Crutch: Many people prefer to add a filter, also known as a crutch, at the mouthpiece end of the joint. You can make one by taking a small piece of cardboard or a business card and folding it into an accordion shape, then rolling it to the size you want.
3. Fill the Rolling Paper: Place the filter at one end of the rolling paper and fill the rest of it with your ground cannabis. Try to distribute it evenly so it smokes evenly.
4. Shape the Joint: Roll the cannabis-filled paper back and forth between your fingers to help shape the joint. This is an important step to get the shape right and compact the cannabis so it burns evenly.
5. Roll the Joint: Starting at the filter end, tuck the unglued side of the paper into the roll, roll it up, and use a bit of moisture to stick the one end of the paper to the other.
6. Pack the Joint: After you’ve rolled the joint, you may need to pack it to ensure an even burn. You can use a pen or similar object to pack the cannabis down from the top. You can also pinch the top of the joint and shake it to help distribute the cannabis evenly.
7. Twist the Top: Finally, twist the top of the joint to close it off.
8. Enjoy: Light the end without the filter and enjoy responsibly!
