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When you finally decide to settle in and figure out how to roll a joint, it will seem simple enough\u2014until you try and realize it\u2019s way more complicated than you expected. Even when you succeed, you\u2019ll discover there\u2019s a huge difference between a joint that holds together and one that\u2019s actually good.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re not going to lie: it\u2019s a long way between weed wrapped in a piece of paper and your first properly rolled joint. But everyone\u2019s got to start somewhere, and the right tips and tricks can help you make joints with precisely ground cannabis within perfectly rolled rice paper. Consider this guide the first stop on your trip to better trips. Just make sure marijuana use is legal where you are before you start rolling.<\/p>\n

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Get the right implements\u00a0<\/h2>\n

A good joint will smoke evenly and allow for enough airflow to carry every taste note into your mouth with each drag. Crafting one requires technique and a bit of dexterity, but you can make things easier for yourself by using the right tools. As you\u2019ll see, a lot about rolling joints is personal preference, but the following advice will help you know where to start.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rolling paper<\/h4>\n

It\u2019s easy to get overwhelmed by all the paper options you\u2019ll see online or at your local smoke shop, but there are some characteristics you\u2019ll want to look out for.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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When it comes to rolling paper, the experts agree: the thinner, the better. Sandra Gutierrez<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cThe most important factor in choosing a paper is getting the thinnest one, so you can taste the flower better,\u201d says Ta\u2019Lor (who prefers to go only by her first name), a budtender at The Astor Club, a hidden cannabis smoke lounge in New York City.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

[Related: Can you overdose on weed?<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ta\u2019Lor, who\u2019s the weed equivalent of a sommelier, recommends rice paper from popular brands such as OCB and Vibes. Ali Jamalian, founder and owner of Sunset Connect, a cannabis product manufacturer in California, says your choice of paper will be personal preference, but that thin rice paper is a great place to start.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s size. Some brands have several dimensions to choose from<\/a> but if you want to make a classic cone-shaped joint, you\u2019ll need king-size paper. The exact length will depend on the brand, but it\u2019ll always be somewhere around 10 centimeters, which is a little under 4 inches.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Tips<\/h4>\n

You can definitely roll a joint without a tip, or choose your favorite from a large range of materials, from glass to cotton\u2014it\u2019s all personal preference. That said, both Jamalian and Ta\u2019Lor advise using a tip, and recommend beginners stick to the classic cardboard ones. Glass is a bit too heavy and cotton requires a stronger draw.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Glass tips are hard to roll with because they\u2019re a bit heavy. Better to stick to the classic cardboard ones. Sandra Gutierrez<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Tips play multiple roles in smoking. The first is to provide a barrier between you and the cannabis, which will prevent weed from getting into your mouth. They will also save you from charring your lips and fingers as you finish your joint. Finally, a tip will be indispensable while rolling a joint, as it will provide structure and shape.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can buy a bag of pre-rolled tips<\/a> or a booklet of perforated tips<\/a> you can roll yourself. Both offer about the same smoking experience, and the one you choose will come down to personal preference. The main difference between these two types of products is cost\u2014a few cents per tip depending on brand and quantity. Buying in bulk, of course, is cheaper.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have a tip, Jamalian says you can use whatever piece of soft cardboard you have at home as long as it\u2019s not laminated or printed on. But the budtenders at The Astor Club are even more cautious.<\/p>\n

\u201cHonestly, if you don\u2019t have a tip, don\u2019t use one, because you don\u2019t necessarily know what paper you\u2019re gonna be burning,\u201d says Ta\u2019lor. Her coworker, Calia, who also prefers to go by her first name, agrees: \u201cWhen high heat hits something and then enters your lungs, you\u2019re smoking those particles and that could affect you in the long run. We\u2019re already smoking\u2014you want to keep your smoke as clean as possible.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other than rolling paper and tips, the sources we talked to recommended having a rolling tray and a good grinder at hand. You can use almost anything as a rolling tray (a plate, a cutting board, or an actual tray), but make sure you clean it before every use. Its main purpose is to catch any weed that falls out while you roll\u2014and that will happen if you\u2019re a beginner. Since you\u2019ll either put that cannabis back into your joint or smoke it later, you don\u2019t want there to be any crumbs, dust, or gunk that could eventually make it into your lungs or ruin the taste of good weed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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As for a grinder, Jamalian recommends using a three-chamber one made out of metal instead of plastic, because tiny pieces of the latter can break into your cannabis.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou should definitely always look at your grinder to see if all the little teeth are still there, that nothing is broken,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Calia stresses that contrary to popular belief, grinders are absolutely reusable, and if you think it\u2019s not shredding as well as it used to, it probably just needs a good cleaning. She suggests separating the grinder into as many pieces as possible and letting them soak in alcohol for a day. To clean hard spots or difficult nooks and crannies, like the rim, she recommends using a paper towel with alcohol.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Finally, get some good weed<\/h4>\n

The best implements in the market will do absolutely nothing to improve your smoking experience if you don\u2019t roll quality weed. Which type you get, again, is a matter of personal preference, but you\u2019ll need to make sure it\u2019s fresh and hasn\u2019t been sitting around in your big brother\u2019s drawer for a year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

[Related: The tasty chemicals flavoring the edible cannabis boom<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Old weed will crumble to dust when you grind it, which, according to Ta\u2019Lor, makes it harder to put into a joint. \u201cWhen you roll with a really great, really fresh bud that sticks together and forms itself, it\u2019s way easier,\u201d she says.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To test your cannabis, Ta\u2019Lor says you should squeeze the bud between your thumb and index finger. If it bounces and there\u2019s little to no fallout, you should be good to go.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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How to roll a joint<\/h2>\n

Now that you\u2019re fully prepared to roll a joint, let\u2019s go through the actual rolling process.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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