when you put the paper in, slide it in gum facing you. Then roll it away from you, lick once the gum is towards the bottom, and seal it. And I hope you can guess what to do with the reast I bought a little 5 dollar zig zag roller and it kicks ass lol, I roll ciggarette thick joints with it all the time, really good for when Im goin out with friends and smokin with em.