How to Roll A Blunt: Step-by-Step Guide

While joints are a simple and efficient method to consume cannabis, there may be times when you want to mix things up. If you’re up for it, learning how to roll a blunt can add excitement to your smoking session.

A marijuana blunt is a hollowed-out cigar wrapper filled with cannabis. While blunts aren’t as well-known or popular as joints, they provide a distinct flavor and unique smoking experience. You’ll discover all there is to know about rolling the ideal weed blunt, as well as some useful hints and tips on how to make one.

What You Need Before Starting Your Weed Blunt

Before you start rolling blunts, make sure you have all of your materials prepared:

• Cannabis. To roll a blunt, you will need weed. The amount you’ll need depends on how much you want to smoke and your preferred strain, but generally, 1-2 grams is enough.
• Weed grinder. You may break up your buds by hand, but the process is time-consuming and messy. That method also makes it more difficult to maintain an even consistency. A good weed grinder is useful for this purpose. If you’re a frequent smoker, you’ll want to have at least one on hand. I have a small collection, so a grinder is always accessible to me.
• Blunt wraps (rolling papers). Blunt wraps, joint wraps, and rolling papers are necessary items if you know how to roll a blunt. Blunt wrappers are different than regular joint wraps because the tobacco leaf wrap is what makes a blunt a blunt. You can purchase RAW Black single wide rolling papers or buy a cigar and empty out its contents.
• Something sharp. To open a cigar, you will need a sharp object. Knives work well for this purpose, but anything with a sharp edge can get the job done in a pinch.
• Rolling tray. Rolling joints can get messy, and blunts are no different–especially if you’re using a cigar wrap. You’ll need to empty the contents of the cigar first, then deal with ground weed which has a tendency to fall off surfaces. This is where a rolling tray comes in handy; it keeps all your materials contained so you don’t waste any weed and have less of a mess to clean up afterward.
• Lighter. You may also use scissors to trim the excess off of dried cannabis leaves before smoking them. Of course, to combust your weed blunt, you’ll need a lighter.

‌How to Roll a Blunt in Less Than 3 Minutes

After you’ve gathered everything you’ll need (literally), you’re ready to go. Let’s look at how to make a blunt one step at a time:

‌Step 1: Grind the Cannabis

Rolling a weed blunt is nearly the same as rolling a joint: you need to grind your buds. Having all of your supplies ready makes the process go more smoothly because you won’t have to stop what you’re doing in order to prepare everything.

As we previously said, you may crush your buds using your fingers, but it’s not the most efficient (or clean) method. Grinders make the process easier; they give a more consistent grind without dirtying your hands. Using a grinder also preserves the trichomes, which may fall off if you’re not careful when breaking down your buds by hand. If price is an issue, there are many high-quality grinders available at reasonable prices.

To prepare your blunt, fill a small container with 1 to 2 grams of your chosen strain. Close the lid and give it a few twists. You don’t want the pieces of your buds to be too tiny when rolling a blunt, but you don’t want to grind them into dust either.

‌‌Step 2: Get & Prepare Blunt Wraps

It’s time to acquire and prepare your blunt wraps after you’ve properly crushed your marijuana. You may either start from scratch or use an empty paper to wrap a cigar (or cigarillo). If you choose the latter, you’ll need a knife (or another sharp instrument) to safely pierce the cigar. While breaking down the cigar by hand might be doable, the wrapper may be damaged. A blade makes things go faster and smoother. After opening it, throw out all of the tobacco inside.

Many blunt smokers who have been smoking for a while have found that they prefer one type of wrapper over the other. The type they choose becomes their go-to for future blunt rolling sessions. As a newbie, don’t be afraid to experiment with different types of blunt wraps until you find the one you like best.

‌Step 3: Wet Blunt Wrap

To finish, moisten the flat wrap a bit. It becomes softer and easier to handle as a result of this. You have a few options available to you. One is to employ your saliva. It may seem strange, but bear with me. Some people lick their wraps. While it’s not my preferred approach, it works well enough. Your other option is to moisten the wrap with water before “painting” it on with your finger.

Whatever technique you use, there’s one thing to bear in mind:

Be careful not to make the wrap too wet. Too much moisture will make it difficult to work with, and could cause it to tear or even fall apart. If you try to smoke a blunt that is rolled with a too-moist wrap, it may “run” or burn unevenly. To avoid these situations, only dampen the wraps enough so that they are more pliable. Part of knowing how to roll a blunt correctly is understanding how much moisture to use on the wraps.

Now, if you do end up getting the wrap wet (which happens, I’ve been there), you may still be able to save it. Dry it out carefully using the flame of your lighter. Just make sure you don’t go crazy with it; doing so might burn the blunt wraps and force you to start over with a new one.

‌Step 4: Fill the Weed Blunt

The next step is to fill the blunt wrap with your ground cannabis. Having a rolling tray will come in quite handy here. With your fingers, make a tiny trench in the wrapper with one hand while holding it in place with the other.

Then, begin filling it with weed. Be careful to only grab a little bit of weed at a time so that you don’t overstuff the wrap and make it difficult to roll back up and seal.

‌‌Step 5: Roll and Seal the Blunt

We’re almost done, but there’s still one more step to take when it comes to rolling a blunt. Rolling and sealing the weed blunt before smoking it is the last stage. To do so, carefully work your fingers around the wrap back and forth to evenly distribute your cannabis throughout the wrapper. You don’t want a lumpy blunt with weak spots and bumps.

To make your weed blunt a uniform thickness, bring one edge of the wrapper over your bud and tuck it under the other side. Then you’ll want to seal it with either saliva or water. If you’re using your saliva, lick the inside of the blunt wrap and press it down. Or, dip your finger in water and run it along the inside of the wrap before pressing down. Either way, sealing shut is vital to keep everything together while rolling..

‌Step 6: Light and Smoke

The final step in rolling a blunt is to light and smoke it. But before you do, make sure to “bake” your creation by running a lighter along the seam. This will help keep everything rolled up tight.

Once you’ve completed baking your blunt, it’s time to light up! Draw the smoke in through the other end, inhale, and enjoy.

‌Tips & Tricks on Rolling a Blunt

Although it may seem simple, rolling a blunt can take some practice to perfect. I’ve picked up a few helpful tips and tricks along the way that might help you as you get started.

• Don’t roll your blunt too tightly. You want your weed sealed inside of your blunt wraps for obvious reasons, but rolling it too snug is not ideal. A blunt that doesn’t have enough airflow makes it difficult to take a good pull, and pulling the wrapper too taut can cause tears or rips, resulting in an entirely ruined wrap.
• Avoid rolling it too loose, too. At the same time, you don’t want your blunt to be too loose. That also makes for an unpleasant smoking session. You run the danger of some of your weed falling out if you don’t make it tight enough. You may even get some in your mouth while smoking as a result of this. Those pieces are known as “Scooby Snacks” since they’re anything but appetizing when rolled too tightly or loosely. It’s all about how to roll a blunt tightly or losely, which is equally hazardous.
• Don’t forget to bake it. Finally, after all of that effort into rolling and closing a weed blunt, don’t forget to ignite the seam with your lighter. It dries out the moistened edge once again, sealing everything properly within. If you neglect to light the end before you start smoking, you risk having the whole thing fall apart while you smoke, which ruins your session and dampens it.‌

Types of Blunt Wraps We Recommend

Because long-time blunt smokers usually have their favourite type of blunt wrap, newbies get to try out each kind to find which one suits them best. Learning how to roll a blunt is fun because you own the process and can discover what works for you – something that might not work for someone else.

With other rolling papers, you might have to end your smoking session early due to the rate at which it burns. However, Zig-Zag Ultra Thin King Size papers burn more slowly, letting you enjoy for a longer time. Furthermore, these unbleached papers are printed on recycled board and use vegetable inks–so not only can you relax knowing your smoke won’t run out quickly, but also that what you’re inhaling is natural.

The RAW Black Slim King Size rolling papers are one of the thinner options available, made by the well-known and reputable company RAW. All of their products–this paper included–are notable for being sturdy during rolling and pleasantly smooth to smoke with, allowing you to enjoy your favorite strains fully.

‌Bottom Line

If you’re ready to switch things up from a traditional joint, opt for a weed blunt instead! The experience of rolling and smoking a blunt is unique compared to a joint, so it’s the perfect way to mix up your cannabis consumption.

With a bit of practice, anyone can quickly learn how to roll a blunt. Making sure you have all the necessary supplies on hand before you start can help the process go even more smoothly. Once you’ve ground up your weed, simply follow the steps for readying your blunt wraps, filling them, and sealing them. In no time at all rolling blunts will become second nature! Who knows -you might find that you enjoy rolling blunts more than joints!