Rolling: A Tutorial

I read that if you add a little bit of tobacco through your weed that it will make your joint burn slower and cleaner.
is this true?

I just tried rolling a joint (I rolled a 3/4 full one) and I did a shitty job. I used to be good at rolling since I used to roll my sisters cigarettes for her when she was driving. Anyways, I usually use a vaporizer or my bong with icewater because I am keeping my lungs as clean as I can. So this joint really kicked my ass, not in the stoned way, but the burning hot smoke in my mouth. If I was a smoker I would have to carry around a small bong with me. Wouldn't that be funny if I went on a smoke break with some people and just whipped out a bong lol

If you get a pen, roll so the sticky sealent will stick to it and just roll it around the pen as tightly as you can and lick it, seal it. Then get another pen tube that is the same size and get it so the papers are in the middle of the 2 tubes. Push the weed down the empty tube to fill the joint then when you are done, pull it off and twist both ends or if you are using a O shaped thing to keep the mouth end open, slide it in last and then twist the other side. It is nice if you are ever selling joints, or you are just rolling a whole bunch of cigarettes.

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Originally Posted by Dr.Hashman

If you get a pen, roll so the sticky sealent will stick to it and just roll it around the pen as tightly as you can and lick it, seal it. Then get another pen tube that is the same size and get it so the papers are in the middle of the 2 tubes. Push the weed down the empty tube to fill the joint then when you are done, pull it off and twist both ends or if you are using a O shaped thing to keep the mouth end open, slide it in last and then twist the other side. It is nice if you are ever selling joints, or you are just rolling a whole bunch of cigarettes.

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thats how i was taught to do it

It works if you have 2 of those white BIC pens, but sometimes if you try to improvise with 2 different size tubes, it can be pretty hard. I tried rolling with 2 different size tubes while stoned, didn't work out too well.

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Originally Posted by Dr.Hashman

If you get a pen, roll so the sticky sealent will stick to it and just roll it around the pen as tightly as you can and lick it, seal it. Then get another pen tube that is the same size and get it so the papers are in the middle of the 2 tubes. Push the weed down the empty tube to fill the joint then when you are done, pull it off and twist both ends or if you are using a O shaped thing to keep the mouth end open, slide it in last and then twist the other side. It is nice if you are ever selling joints, or you are just rolling a whole bunch of cigarettes.

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wait, i don't really understand what's goin on there... why put the papers between the two pens?? what o shaped thing??

seems like an easy way to roll.. can someone gimme better directions to roll using a pen?

Its sad that in my whole mlife ive never rolled a joint and to this day, no matter how hard I try I cant roll for shit...I guess its spoon pipes for Theresa

i roll a pretty nice j, but i'm gunna try your version tonight and see how it smokes, nice lookin joint bro :rastasmoke:

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Its sad that in my whole mlife ive never rolled a joint and to this day, no matter how hard I try I cant roll for shit...I guess its spoon pipes for Theresa

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You could always get a rolling machine, it does all the work for ya
heres a few:

Cigarette Accessories Rolling Machines

Thanks! I always thought it was just a fancy doodad to make your joint look better - never realized how easy it made the rolling. After reading your post I tried and what a diff! :)

Glad I could be of help to some of you newbs.

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Originally Posted by bobhasbitchtits

Everyone talking about rolling the paper on a pen or pencil and then shoving marijuana into it is an idiot. Anyone talking about using rolling machines is an idiot. If you don't roll your spliffs by hand, you're dumb becuase rolling the jay is the best part of smoking. It is an artform. A perfectly rolled dutch joint is the most satisfying thing to roll. You check out your awesome work, show your friends, then get ripped. I wouldn't have it any other way. No rolling machines, no pens, no pencils, no shortcuts. :S4:

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fereal all the joy is in creating the jay not just trying to get it done so u can smoke. next time u roll just try to do it by hand not only is it fun and enjoyable but u can indulge once your done.

Nice joint.

nice rolling man:thumbsup: :rastasmoke:

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Originally Posted by bobhasbitchtits

Everyone talking about rolling the paper on a pen or pencil and then shoving marijuana into it is an idiot. Anyone talking about using rolling machines is an idiot. If you don't roll your spliffs by hand, you're dumb becuase rolling the jay is the best part of smoking. It is an artform. A perfectly rolled dutch joint is the most satisfying thing to roll. You check out your awesome work, show your friends, then get ripped. I wouldn't have it any other way. No rolling machines, no pens, no pencils, no shortcuts. :S4:

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This post should be stickied in a thread of its own. No truer words have i heard spoken for a while! :thumbsup:

Nice toturial man i really couldn't roll when i started smokin' but thanks to tutorials like these i started rolling better and now i'm good at it so thank you i'm sure it'll help some kid get high tonight ahaha !:p

did this for another thread but i suppose it belongs here

how to stick 2 papers together

1)for this youll need 3 papers of your choice, for this i used 3 zigzag blue singles, because they happened to be closest to me
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2)lick the end of one of the gum strips and stick it to the back of the other paper
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3)fold the first paper in half so the gum strip is facing outwards

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4)lick the gum strip on the paper folded in half and slot inbetween the other two papers. then flatten to transfer some of the gum onto the other two paper
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5)pull out the paper folded in half and press the other two together and your done
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Awesome joints, and I must say... that is a lot of kief!

hahaha all the fights about pencils and pens and whatnot...i perfer to use my hands and a paper but if u have ur own style go with it but just i wont lol...and yea ill put a video on how to roll a blunt for the guy who couldnt...nd i perfer to use zigzag orange they work good for me and i like how the smoke and burn slower...and just watch this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YGOlFSj-X8

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Originally Posted by Badfinger

New here so be gentle.

in my years of toking I have come across 2 types of roller. those who don't care what it looks like and are happy toking on what looks like a tampon, and those who treat it as an artform.

I remember the first time i rolled a non tampon looking joint, was sooo happy then remembered that i was only practising and it had nothing in it. ah well.

just got back from the Dam where i remembered another way if you dont like the taste of the paper (until you try it you wont realise how bad the paper tastes).

its best to use the finest papers you can get. in uk Rizla silvers. the reason will become clear

step 1 - take your skin and fold it the reverse way than what it came out of the packet. you need to have the glue side on the underneath and at the bottom nearest you.

step 2 - fill it with goodies and whatever then roll it as normal so its the glue strip that is the first bit you fold over.

step 3 - (the reason for the fine papers) to stick it you need to lick the outside of the rolled up spliff. If you use fine paper you can clearly see where glue strip is, so lick there.

what you are left with (or should be) is a perfect rolled spliff with just a single roll of paper and a large flap of the remaining paper coming out the side. to get rid of it simply set it alight. Don't worry it wont set the spliff alight. As soon as the fire hits the the part you just licked it goes out.

then just a little tidying up and your away.

no more nasty paper taste. I read somewhere its called a Dutch joint but thats probably a load of crap.

As soon as my short term memory returns I think up of a few others

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ahh the good ol Backrolled joint. I was looking through the posts to see if anybody had posted this one yet. The backroll is a more advanced roll, but is so worth it.

I love joints... I used to roll em up while drivin to work every day, all day while drivin my work truck, and rolled em up on the way home. Its the most economical way to smoke... it wastes and destroys the least amount of THC. And a roach is a wonderful little device for gettin the most of out bigger sized j's.

As far as the weed/tobacco and hashish/tobacco, thats how its done in the UK and over alot of Europe. Its just the lifestyle... such a majority of Europeans smoke cigarettes that it makes sense to them, especially since many times it seems to be hash and not weed. The tobacco helps it burn evenly, and makes sure it doesnt burn too fast as well. However, even though I smoke cigarettes too, I like to wait a while after getting high to smoke cigarettes. It is true that smoking a cig will increase your buzz, but seeing as how nicotine is a stimulant, it also ends up making your high go away quicker. I like to wait until Im starting to come down before I smoke a cig, it helps to maximize my high time.

Nice tutorial by the way, and nice avatar of a younger Thompson.

I havent made it past page 3, but have you done the tulip yet? A very good place for beginners to start trying the more advanced rolls.

i can roll nice tight joints but they are no where near being as pretty as urs is but as long as the joint burns nice and slow for a good long time and i get nice and high i dont care how they look theres gonna be nuthin left 2 the joint except for a little roach when ur done smokin it right:jointsmile:

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Originally Posted by Badfinger

New here so be gentle.

in my years of toking I have come across 2 types of roller. those who don't care what it looks like and are happy toking on what looks like a tampon, and those who treat it as an artform.

I remember the first time i rolled a non tampon looking joint, was sooo happy then remembered that i was only practising and it had nothing in it. ah well.

just got back from the Dam where i remembered another way if you dont like the taste of the paper (until you try it you wont realise how bad the paper tastes).

its best to use the finest papers you can get. in uk Rizla silvers. the reason will become clear

step 1 - take your skin and fold it the reverse way than what it came out of the packet. you need to have the glue side on the underneath and at the bottom nearest you.

step 2 - fill it with goodies and whatever then roll it as normal so its the glue strip that is the first bit you fold over.

step 3 - (the reason for the fine papers) to stick it you need to lick the outside of the rolled up spliff. If you use fine paper you can clearly see where glue strip is, so lick there.

what you are left with (or should be) is a perfect rolled spliff with just a single roll of paper and a large flap of the remaining paper coming out the side. to get rid of it simply set it alight. Don't worry it wont set the spliff alight. As soon as the fire hits the the part you just licked it goes out.

then just a little tidying up and your away.

no more nasty paper taste. I read somewhere its called a Dutch joint but thats probably a load of crap.

As soon as my short term memory returns I think up of a few others

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A couple of additions to this;

if youve only got thicker papers, sometimes its easier to licky the gummy before you roll it in.

Also, it helps to apply a little more saliva when it comes to burning it, and then run the lighter along it to clear up the nasty edges

good methoddddd

I usually have a tiny bit of spill. But there's nowhere to put it. I just do it over a board or whatever, then sweep the leftovers back into my nug jar or whatever.

Le Double L-Skin
Doesnt look pretty, i kinda just made it up as i went.
But anywho, you start off with a normal L plate, but roll it at an angle, and add a second one onto the L.
I cant feel my face.

Nice j haha i cant come close...;.l

Illmatic ;
try putting the roach on the right hand side ( i find it easiest ), and once youve got the edge over ( before you roll it up to the sticky ) you can tighten it up by moving the back up (index finger) and pushing the top side forward and down. This is what i do when im rolling a huge one and it helps a lot.

As for burning slowly, you have to pack it. What i normally to i grab it by the roach and tap it on a hard surface, then pinch the top ( youll have some slack paper ) and flap it about ( get your roaches fitted properly first, otherwise itl fall out ). Then grab something ( clipper flint works best for me ) and poke it down until the top layer looks even. Finally twist the top and BITE the end off. This should help it burn slower and more evenly.

I still can't do it. $2.25 for a rolling machine at your local supply shop is totally worth it.

example

lol, i thought it would be examples of a crappy handroll and a good-looking machine roll. Typical machinist propaganda! ;)

when you put the bud into the paper
and when your holding it, fold the paper over
the bud then roll it around with your fingers
your goal with that is to pack the bud
together to form a neat cylinder. then what i do is tuck the
bottom paper in and just roll it up

good luck:thumbsup:

Good description, GosTo. And I really like your sig! +rep

Just thought i'd say how much of a great thread this is. Everybody should know how to do a basic roll, its a great thing to do and very rewarding. It wasnt that long ago that I was rolling loose joints that barely stuck together, didnt smoke well at all and just were terrible. But I picked up techniques along the way from friends, pictures and generally just rolling to whichever way worked best. I mean the feeling you get when you've sealed the joint and it looks perfect is great...then the feeling you get when your smoking it is even better! :thumbsup:

And you dont wanna end up at a party or something where theres no other way to smoke but joints. People will gladly roll for you but they will also gladly slip your bud into there pocket. Hasnt happened to me, now it never will.

Anyways...for those who arent the best rollers, keep trying...you'll get it right sooner than you think.

I have a roller and i dont know how to use it.:wtf:
Can some one please explain how to use one??




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svengali taught me to roll

Today marks the year annaversary for the creation of this thread.


That wasn't a bad spliff on page 1. I'd chief on it, even though it has some yucky tobacco in it.

The joint holder made by the business card is great. I used an index card ripped in half and it's just the perfect size for the papers I have.

I have found that filters make it a lot easier to roll the joint because you have something to start from. I also found that the hole in the center of the side of a spool of thread is about perfect for holding a joint straight up if you want to repack some stuff that may have fallen out or just to add a little more.:jointsmile:

Oh, another tip, if your rolling w/o a table its easier to use an M-plate. Get some card and fold it into the shape of an M, then you can place your paper in there whilst you fill it. And any spillage can easily be packed down the top at the end. I always have one in my bag.

LOL, here's how to use a rolling machine in case the above post was serious. Okay, first you spread the rollers apart. Then you poke your fingers down in the cleft of the rolling cloth. Then you drop your load of tobacco in there and push any stray back into the cleft with your fingers. Next you push the rollers together and wrap your hands around the machine and pull down on the blanket with your thumbs until the tobacco rolls into a firm stick of tobacco. Then you slip the side of the skin without the sticky between the rollers with the sticky side towards your face. Now you just roll the blanket down with your thumbs, but this time stop before the sticky stuff goes down in the crack and gently lick the sticky strip with the tip of your tongue. You want just enough moisture to soften it up a tad but you don't want it dripping soggy wet. All you have left is to roll the blanket down again with your thumbs, spread the rollers apart, pick it up and put it in your mouth! OMG, that seemed so dirty when I typed it I heard a Secret Deodorant commercial with a siren in it and I thought I was getting arrested for lewdness LOL.

I want to try my hand at comedy. Does anyone think I should use this as a bit at the next Open Mic Night I can find? Think I could make it work?

I'm quite impressed with the quality of the original jay in this thread. I've become rather accustomed to using a straw as a mouth piece.