Rolling your own joint provides you with more control over exactly how much cannabis you’re taking in and the strain you’re choosing. Not only that, rolling a joint can be a key part of the cannabis experience, allowing you to relax as you prepare to enjoy your cannabis experience. Don’t be intimidated by the process! Rolling a joint can be simpler than you think.
What You’ll Need to Roll a Joint
Gather up your supplies. You’ll need:
- Grinder: A simple device that will grind up your flower to make it easier to work with.
- Rolling tray: A tray that helps keep all of your items organized and gives you an easy place to put your products.
- Filter: Filters are optional, but they can help prevent you from getting contents directly in your mouth.
- Rolling papers: These thin, lightweight papers contain the cannabis and come in a variety of sizes and flavors.
- Cannabis: Choose your strain of bud based on the effect you want.
Make sure you have all your supplies on hand. If you stop in at MedMen, you can find everything you need to roll your own joint!
Find Your Favorite Joint Style
Joints come in several styles, depending on your preference:
- Pinner: Small, thin joint for personal use
- Blunt: A joint rolled in tobacco leaf
- Cone: A joint rolled into a cone shape
- Novelty: Some novelty styles have unique shapes or options
How Much Cannabis Is In A Joint?
The amount of cannabis in a joint can vary depending on how much you want, including how much you intend to partake in and how many people might be sharing the experience. Typical ranges are:
- Pinner: 0.25 grams or less
- Standard: 0.5-0.75 grams
- King: 1-1.5 grams
The size of your rolling paper will determine how much cannabis you can fit into the joint. If you intend to create a king-size joint, you’ll need rolling papers to match.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Rolling a Joint
Ready to get started?
Step 1: Grind It Fine for an Even Burn
You want a uniform consistency that smokes consistently throughout the entire joint. Using a grinder, rather than simply breaking up the flower, can create that consistent experience.
Step 2: Add Your Flower and Shape the Roll
Lay out your rolling paper and add cannabis evenly along the center of the paper, working toward the outside. Begin from the crutch and move outward. Hold the paper in a curved shape with the adhesive edge facing up, allowing for easy rolling of the joint. Start with a small amount and work up so that you do not overfill the paper.
Step 3: Roll It Tight (But Not Too Tight)
Pinch the rolling paper and shape it around the bud. Then, roll and tuck the paper around the crutch. You may want to use a small amount of saliva to help hold it down.
Step 4: Seal It and Twist the Tip
Lick or dampen the adhesive strip on the rolling paper and stick it to the side to create a seal. You may also want to twist the ends to help keep everything contained.
Step 5: Light It Evenly
Hold your joint at an angle and rotate it away from your body while holding it in the flame. This process, known as “toasting” the tip, helps light it evenly. If one side is burning faster than the other, known as canoeing, carefully apply heat to the slower-burning side to create a more even burn.
Find Rolling Essentials at MedMen
If you’re looking for rolling essentials and other products that can help you achieve your ideal cannabis experience, MedMen is here to help. Stop in at any of our MedMen dispensaries to talk to our expert employees and learn more about the best products for rolling joints and more.
