How to roll a joint like a professional

If you've decided to finally learn how to create a joint, or just want to improve your joint skills, you've come to the right place. Some background information about me: I taught in a common class three times a week and taught J-Way to thousands of people during my tenure as a professional camp instructor. Needless to say, I consider myself highly qualified to keep you going. This guide will be longer and more detailed than most of the others. So let's go into the details without further ado.

Before you start, you need a few things:

Good weed.

A grinder: if you don't have one, using your hands will also work

Rolls of paper: I recommend starting with standard-sized cards instead of king-sized cards

A flat surface for rolling up

Crutches - you can find them in your local smoking shop or create one with a business card

Something to pack the joint: I recommend using the flat end of a pen or toothpick

First step: get to work

Probably the easiest step is to put the amount of cannabis you want to use in your coffee grinder or with your fingers until everything is evenly ground. I recommend starting with a gram or two before you get more ambitious in your joint rotation company and ensuring that all stems of ground cannabis are removed. If you leave the stems inside, there is a risk of a crack in the joint in the future. The best way to avoid this situation is to simply remove it.

Step two: create a crutch

For the uninformed, the word "crutch" in this article refers to a piece of paper that serves as a filter and structural support for the connection. Attaching a crutch to the joint increases airflow while minimizing the possibility of cannabis getting into your mouth. A step that is often overlooked. Your wrist crutch has a much greater impact on how the finished product rotates outside of what many people do. While it's possible to roll a joint without a crutch, I think using a crutch is easier and more consistent than the classic method without crutches.

There are different methods of rolling crutches, but in my experience, I prefer the "spiral method", which I will now describe in detail. Start with the smallest crease you can make at the end of your crutch paper. This acts as a lever so that you can roll spirally. When rolling the crutch it should be noted that the circumference and size of the joint correspond to that of the crutch if the cranks are rolled correctly. For a larger connection, wrap a wider coil to extend it into a larger crutch, and for a smaller connection, a narrower coil to reduce the size of the crutch. The best part of the spiral method is that you can freely adjust the size of the crutch. At any point in the joint lamination process, you can tighten or loosen the crutch to better fit your joint.

Phase three: pre-wear

Once the grass has been ground and the crutch has been put on, you can almost roll. To begin with, we recommend attaching the crutch to both ends of the cigarette paper (make sure the tape is facing you). If you're left-handed, place it on the far right. The opposite is true for right-handed people. Then one of my favorite pieces comes and adds the herb. What you need to focus on here is making sure that the cannabis is evenly distributed across the entire roll of paper. Do this where the crutch passes at least ¾ through the entire paper (the rest can be packed on the card towards the end. This ensures that there are no air pockets in your masterpiece so that it can burn evenly and smoke-free.

So far, much of what I've taught you has been pretty normal, but in the next part, things will be a little more innovative. The next step in pre-launch preparation is what I call the packing phase. This step compresses the cannabis in the joint so that it burns more slowly and the joint itself appears to be of a more uniform size. To do this, press lightly on the two ends of the paper and rub it between your fingers. If you do it right, you will feel that cannabis is compacted in the paper. Move your fingers over the joint until everything is packed evenly. The aim is to shape the scope of cannabis so that the joint corresponds to the scope of the crutch.

As you pack the table, you may notice some peaks and valleys in the contents of your table, and here you can handle them to make the table roll as aesthetically and functionally as possible. Spread a little more cannabis on the surface for low points and repackage it for consistency. For the highest points, you can lightly press the excess grass with your finger on a lower point or at the end of the joint (away from the crutch) before continuing to pack until you are satisfied with the appearance of the joint. For perfectionists like me, this step is fundamental and guarantees a higher degree of control over the end product. However, be careful not to overload the connection as this will significantly affect the airflow.

Step four: start rolling

The most difficult step is where people are often frustrated because they usually ruin their progress. However, thanks to the crutch, this step should be a lot easier. Once the connection is compact enough, slide the bottom edge of the paper (the end closest to you) down to touch the crutch. From here, turn it up slightly so that the bottom edge of the paper is hidden behind the crutch. Once the lower lip is hidden behind the crutch, you are free. When you roll the side of the joint with the crutch, the rest of the paper is guided. Just try to roll the other side evenlyYour joint will not turn into a cone (unless it is what you are looking for). So take your time here and relax knowing that you are done creating your masterpiece.

Once the seal is fully rolled up, it's time to seal it up. While many are lifting the edge of the joint to lick the tape directly, I prefer to leave it in place and lick it from the outside. Saliva penetrates the thin rolled paper so that you can seal the joint without taking the risk of damaging it in the last. With its sealed hinge, you can choose to wrap up more with your common mouth to collect the rest of the cannabis, and with a pen, toothpick, or anything else you need to wrap up until the hinge is full as you like

Hyphenation words

I didn't become a professional jogger overnight, and you shouldn't expect your first creations to come out just like the pictures you saw in this guide. However, I have never hurt a worse joint than before, and every time I shoot I feel better. Therefore, every time you stick to this method, you should notice that the finished product gains quality every time you discover the disadvantages of the process and learn to correct your mistakes. Later, keep an eye on an expanded grout lamination guide, where you can review some of the lesser-known grout lamination styles and techniques. I hope this detailed guide has been helpful and will keep you a mile up as always.