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When it comes to legal highs, using herbs and other plants in bongs and vaporizers are two of the most common options.  Both approaches have their good points, but it is important to note that they don’t work in exactly the same way.  Chances are that after trying both, you’ll find that you prefer one method over the other.

With bongs, the herbs are burned, just as when smoking tobacco in a pipe.  When you inhale, you are inhaling the smoke that is generated by the burning, as well as the release of the elements of the particular herbs you are using.  If you like the sensation of smoke in the back of your throat, then you will want to go this route.

By contrast, Iolite vaporizers do not generate smoke; they create vapour.  With this approach, you use heat to warm the herbs and allow them to release steam or vapour that you can then inhale.  The effect is somewhat gentler than the smoke generated in a bong, and is less irritating to the throat.  At the same time, there are those who find that vaporizers produce a more effective and pleasant high, although fans of the bong would disagree.

In the end, it’s a matter of personal preference.  You may find that certain herbal combinations are better with a bong, while others are more enjoyable when using a  Iolite vaporizer.  If that is the case, by all means keep a glass bong and a good quality handheld vaporizer around for use whenever you like.

This rolling method allows you to make the perfect personal sized joint out
of small rolling papers. You can also try it with large papers once you’ve
got the hang of it.

You will need:

• Rolling papers
• Roach material
• Herb and tobacco mix
• Grinder or scissors

Step-by-Step:

1. Make sure your mix is well ground. It’s best to use a grinder for
your herbs or if you don’t have one you can use scissors. Mix your herbs
and tobacco together.

2. Take 2 papers and stick them together at a right angle (L-shape). Make sure
that the gums are both facing upwards (not facing your table or surface) and
that they are both on the inside of your plan. (See diagram.)

4. Fold down the top right hand corner of the vertical paper so that the gum
strip is still exposed. Lick along the fold and tear it off. This makes rolling
easier and cuts down the amount of paper you inhale.

5. Make a fold in your papers to hold your mix in place before you roll it up.

6. Spread your mixture along the papers and add your roach at the slim end.

7. Pick up the joint and roll from the middle outwards. (See How To Roll A One Skin Joint for more rolling tips.)

8. Tuck down the paper and ensure that the gum strips are facing you. Roll the
excess paper around the joint, wet the gum and seal it up.

9. Finally, pinch the excess paper at the end of your joint and twist it. This
way you won’t lose any of your mix and it ensures your joint is tight
enough.

If you like this article, you can find loads more tips and tricks about the art of joint rolling in these fantastic books: The Joint Rolling Handbook & The Joint Rolling Handbook 2, available at all good headshops.

Of course, if you just want the finished product and you’re not fussed about perfecting the rolling process yourself, you can always buy a rolling machine to do the job for you! No hassle, saves a lot of time and delivers the perfect joint every time. Available in regular or kingsize at good headshops and tobacconists.

This mother of a joint will knock a hole in your head!

You will need:

• Rolling papers (preferably kingsize)
• Some card
• Thread or gum strips
• Herb and tobacco mix
• Grinder

Step-by-Step:

1. First you need to make a large square out of some rolling papers. For a
   decent size tulip, about 11cm squared should be OK. How you make it depends
   on the size and shape of your papers. Just make sure you have one strip of
   gum running down the whole length of one side.
   
2. Assuming your gum runs down the left hand side facing up, take the top right
   corner and fold it down to the bottom left corner, leaving the gum strip exposed.
   
3. Wet the gum strip and fold it over to seal the triangle.
   
4. Pick it up and hold it open, with the point facing downwards. Fill it with your choice of ready-made mixture. This should turn into a nice cone-shaped
   packet, ready to attach to the next piece.
   
5. Make a long tube out of card, about 10cm long*. Seal with rolling papers
   or tape.
   
6. Place the open end of your cone at the top of the tube and scrunch up the ends so that it closes around it.
   
7. Tie up with gum strips or thread.

   

*A variation on this is to make a straight joint instead of card tube.

If you like this article, you can find loads more tips and tricks about the art of joint rolling in these fantastic books: The Joint Rolling Handbook & The Joint Rolling Handbook 2, available at all good headshops.

You will need:

• Kingsize rolling papers
• Roach material
• Herb and tobacco mix
• Grinder or scissors

Step-by-Step:

1. Make sure your mix is well ground. It’s best to use a grinder for
   your herbs or if you don’t have one you can use scissors. Mix your herbs
   and tobacco together.

   

2. Spread your mix evenly into the rolling paper. The gummed side should be
   furthest away from you and facing upwards.

   

3. Add your roach before you roll. This allows for a perfect, smooth fit. To
   make a roach, roll a piece of card into a tight hollow tube. Place this at
   one end of your mixture.

   

4. Pick up the paper with everything in it and begin to roll from the middle outwards. Your thumbs should roll over the top of your joint and your index and forefingers should support the pressure underneath. You may need to do this a few times until you feel that the mix is fairly firm inside the paper.
   Be careful not to make your joint too tight though or you’ll end up blue in the face trying to toke on it. On the flip side – too loose and it will burn too quickly and possibly fall away and set alight to nearby upholstery and clothing.

   

5. Tuck down the paper and ensure that the gum strip is facing you. Roll the excess paper around the joint, wet the gum and seal it up.
6. Finally, pinch the excess paper at the end of your joint and twist it. This way you won’t lose any of your mix and it ensures your joint is tight enough.

   

If you like this article, you can find loads more tips and tricks about the
art of joint rolling in these fantastic books: The Joint Rolling Handbook &
The Joint Rolling Handbook 2, available at all good head shops.

Of course, if you just want the finished product and you’re not fussed
about perfecting the rolling process yourself, you can always buy a rolling
machine to do the job for you! No hassle, saves a lot of time and delivers the
perfect joint every time. Available in good headshops and tobacconists.

The Nosecone Joint is like the Tulip Joint only deadlier. Follow these simple
steps to complete oblivion….!

You will need:

• Rolling papers (preferably kingsize)
• Some card
• Herb and tobacco mix
• Grinder

Step-by-Step:

1. Go through the first 4 steps for making a Tulip Joint (See How
   to Make a Tulip Joint).

   
   
   
   

2. You should have a cone filled with your own cannabis blend. Don’t
   tie it up – it’s going to join on the end of the fat joint you’re
   about to make.
3. Take 2 kingsize papers and joint them together at a 45° angle.
4. Insert a large roach and plenty of herb mix into your papers.
   
5. Roll your joint so that the top end is the same size diameter as the widest part of the cone you made earlier.
   
6. Cut away any excess paper from your joint and from your cone.
   
7. Seal the 2 parts together with gums strips from spare rolling papers. Take care to ensure it is airtight.

   

8. Make no plans for the next few hours of your day. Spark up that big bad
   boy.

   

If you like this article, you can find loads more tips and tricks about the art of joint rolling in these fantastic books: The Joint Rolling Handbook & The Joint Rolling Handbook 2, available at all good headshops.

This is a handy rolling method if you find you’ve only got small rolling
papers and you’re in need of a decent sized joint. Of course, you can
always progress to large papers when you wanna get really trollied!

You will need:

• Regular rolling papers
• Roach material
• Herb and tobacco mix
• Grinder

Step-by-Step:

1. Make sure your mix is well ground. It’s best to use a grinder for
   your herbs or if you don’t have one you can use scissors. Mix your herbs
   and tobacco together.

   

2. Take 2 papers and line them up so that both gums are on the same side and
   facing upwards.

   

3. Take another paper and fold it in half. Lick along the gum.

   
   

4. Carefully use the wet gum like a piece of double sided selotape to stick
   the other papers together. But don’t leave it there – take it
   away once the other papers have been pressed onto it, then stick the papers
   together properly.

   
   
   
   

5. Spread your mixture onto your joint plan and place a roach at one end.
   
6. Pick up the paper with everything in it and begin to roll from the middle
   outwards. (For more rolling tips see How to Roll a 0ne Skin Joint.)
7. Tuck down the paper and ensure that the gum strips are facing you. Roll
   the excess paper around the joint, wet the gum and seal it up.
8. Some people like to poke down the paper around the roach for a neater fit.
   Alternatively, you can burn this down a little.
   
9. Finally, pinch the excess paper at the end of your joint and twist it. This
   way you won’t lose any of your mix and it ensures your joint is tight
   enough.

   
   

If you like this article, you can find loads more tips and tricks about the
art of joint rolling in these fantastic books: The Joint Rolling Handbook &
The Joint Rolling Handbook 2, available at all good headshops.

Of course, if you just want the finished product and you’re not fussed
about perfecting the rolling process yourself, you can always buy a rolling
machine to do the job for you! No hassle, saves a lot of time and delivers the
perfect joint every time. Available in regular or kingsize at good headshops
and tobacconists.

This one’s a bit tricky, but if you get it right it’s a proper
party attraction!

You will need:

• Kingsize rolling papers
• Roach material
• Herb and tobacco mix
• Grinder

Step-by-Step:

1. Make 1 big fat joint with a roach and then cut in half, horizontally.

   

2. Make 2 thinner joints that are exactly the same size and consistency. They
   have to burn at the same rate so it’s crucial to get this right.
   
3. Cut away any excess paper from the ends of all the joints.

   

4. Tear off the gum strips from several spare papers. The longer and thicker,
   the better.
   
5. Very carefully attach the slim joints to one end of the original fat joint.
   Wrap the spare gum strips around the intersection, making sure it is airtight
   and secure.

   

6. Very, very carefully, bend the two slim joints into a diamond shape so that
   they can be attached to the other end of the fat joint. Again, use gum strips
   to secure the intersection.

   
   

If you like this article, you can find loads more tips and tricks about the
art of joint rolling in these fantastic books: The Joint Rolling Handbook &
The Joint Rolling Handbook 2, available at all good headshops.

What is a Blunt?

A blunt is a joint made from a tobacco leaf wrapped around pure cannabis – a cannabis cigar. Blunts have become very popular in recent years, especially due to their
constant mention by gangster rappers in their lyrics. Blunts get their name
from Philly Blunts – an American brand of cigars. Smokers would take out
the inside of a regular cigar and replace it with marijuana. The word “blunt”
has now come to mean any tobacco wrap. Blunts are now sold as individual leaves
for you to make your own cigars. They come in many brands with many different
flavours to choose from.

The benefits of using blunts are:

a) they burn slower than joints so less is wasted and you can pass them round
more people

b) they hold more cannabis than a joint

c) you can extinguish and relight them as often as you want

d) they’re easy to carry around and they don’t look like illegal
drugs

e) many people report that they get a more intense high from blunts due to the
tobacco leaf reacting with the marijuana

Here’s how to roll a blunt from a pre-made cigar
like a Philly Blunt…

You will need:

• Philly Blunt
• Herb
• Grinder or scissors

1. Step-by-Step:

2. Lick your cigar and open it by cutting a straight line down the middle (from
   tip to butt) using a razor blade or just with fingers.
3. Take out the contents and the inner layer of leaf
   wrapping so that you are left with just the outer layer. Too much tobacco
   with your blunt can result in a harsh taste.
4. Tear off any excess so that you have a rectangular
   blunt wrap. Blunt wraps are delicate so be careful and don’t rush this.
   Any unwanted tears you make around the edge can usually be resealed with saliva.
5. Fold your blunt wrap in the same way as you might
   fold a rolling paper before you load it.

6. Spread your herb (make sure it is well-ground first)
   into your blunt wrap. Use plenty so that your blunt will stay firm.
7. You can also add a large roach if you like to avoid
   wasting any herb. Some strong card rolled into a tight spiral would be ideal.

8. Roll up your blunt wrap, remembering to keep the mouth
   end big enough for an easy toke.

9. When there is about half an inch left to roll, lick
   all the way down it and seal it up.

10. Use a lighter to dry your blunt by running it up and
    down for a few seconds. Alternatively, put it in the microwave for a few seconds.
    Doing this will make your blunt sturdier and easier to smoke.

11. Spark up, lay back and enjoy the ride.

You can also make blunts from blunt wraps sold individually:

The advantage of using individual blunt wraps is that you don’t have
to remove or waste any of the content – you only get what you need for
rolling. Individual blunt wraps look much like large rolling papers. They come
in all sorts of flavours. Some recommended ranges are EZ Roll Tubes and Platinum
Blunts.

You will need:

• Individual Blunt Wrap
• Herb
• Grinder or scissors

Step-by-Step:

1. Take a blunt wrap of your favourite flavour, or maybe a natural wrap.
2. Uncurl your blunt wrap then fold it in the same way as you might fold a
   rolling paper before you load it.

   

3. Make sure your mixture is well-ground. You can use a grinder for this or
   a pair of scissors. This will prevent any small sticks or lumps from tearing
   your blunt wrap.
   
4. Spread your herb (make sure it is well-ground first) into your blunt wrap.
   Use plenty so that your blunt will stay firm.

   

5. You can also add a large roach if you like to avoid wasting any herb. Some
   strong card rolled into a tight spiral would be ideal.

   

6. Roll up your blunt wrap, remembering to keep the mouth end big enough for
   an easy toke.

   

7. When there is about half an inch left to roll, lick all the way down it
   and seal it up.

   

8. Use a lighter to dry your blunt by running it up and down for a few seconds.
   Alternatively, put it in the microwave for a few seconds. Doing this will
   make your blunt sturdier and easier to smoke.
   
   
9. Spark up, sit back and enjoy the ride.
   

***Tip: Try using honey instead of saliva to seal your blunt wrap. This will
add a smooth sweet taste to your smoke.***

If you’re still in any doubt, take a lesson from rapper Redman:

“How To Roll A Blunt” Lyrics

“(Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww SHIT!!)

Check it out

Yo, 1992 begins the new wave for the blunt rollers

You know what I’m sayin’?

The saga of the Philly blunt continues

The flava’s the P-Funk y’all, get wit it

Check it out…

Verse 1

Check out a new type of gimmick which is splendid

Since you’re down with other shit, let’s see if you’re down with this

It’s about… strictly trying to roll a blunt

When you get the hang of it, you’ll catch more blunts than Archie Bunk

First of all you get a fat bag of ism

From uptown, any local store sells the shit friend

Purchase a Philly, not the city of Philly

Silly punk, I’m talking ’bout the shit called the Philly blunt

Lick the blunt and then the Philly blunt middle you split

Don’t have a razor blade, use ya fuckin fingertips

Crack the bag and then you pour the whole bag in

Spread the ism around until the ism reach each end

Take your finger and your thumb from tip to tip

Roll it in a motion then the top piece you lick

Seal it, dry it wit ya lighter if ya gotta

The results, mmmmmmmm… proper

Chorus

That’s how you roll a blunt

That’s how you roll a blunt

That’s how you roll a blunt

That’s how you roll a blunt

That’s how you roll a blunt

That’s how you roll a blunt

Let’s all roll a blunt

… and get fucked up (yea)

(Repeat)

Verse 2

The second paragraph might make you laugh

When a brotha rolls a blunt and his breath smells like gr-ass

That’s when you know you gotta take the blunt from him

Cuz his breath has the dragon in the dungeon

(Yo, yo, yo, light the blunt. Uh yo, here’s the lighter…)

I would if this shit would stop drippin’ wit saliva

And if you gonna lick it, don’t drown it with ya spit, shit

I dunno what dick or last puss you licked quick

And how ’bout the non-blunt rollin’ females

That always fucks it up ‘cuz they don’t wanna break their Lee nails

(Hee hee hee hee hee, sorry Red for spilling it…)

<BEEEITCH> You better pickup every seed of it

Because I paid 10 bills for the get ill

And for spilling it you better get lost or get grilled

Bo know everything from sports to other stuff

But I bet you Bo dunno know to roll a blunt.

(Chorus)

(Hey nigga pass the gotdamn blunt. Shit! What you holding it all day for?

Sit yo big ass down…)

Bridge

Yo, yo, check this out

I want all the real niggas out there and the females too

If you got a fat blunt in ya mouth and you feeling high as hell

I want y’all to repeat after me, check it out

I’m fucked up (I’m fucked up…)

I’m fucked up (I’m fucked up…)

I’m high as hell (I’m high as hell…)

I’m high as hell (I’m high as hell) Yea.

Verse 3

Last but not least, Redman would like to say peace

To all the blunt rollers from the Tri-State to the Middle East

And gimme a blunt when I kick the bucket

Devil or no devil when I am the wrong to be fucked with

So everybody put they blunt up in the air

Take a puff, blow the smoke out like ya just don’t care

So..(pump up the volume) ..so it’s heard thru the next block

I’m out, peace to Red Foxx, I’m off to the cess spot.

Outro

(Yea, DJ Twinz in the house)

Yea, Redman’s in the house

Yo, peace to Pack Pistol Posse, the 4,5,6

Yo, I’m out, yo Reg

Turn this shit off man (Yo turn that shit off..)”

The Vapirvaporizer was the first digitally controlled vaporizer to appear in the shops
and it’s designed for people who vaporize wherever they go. The Vapir
is totally portable (even comes with its own back pack) and adapts to be used
in any country, worldwide.

The Vapir vaporizer works by producing heat through an internal ceramic heating

element. A fan blows air through the heating element and directly to your herbs to heat them to the desired temperature.

Here’s how you use the Vapir vaporizer:

Set the time and temperature.

Preheat the Vapir for a few minutes.

Put your herbs into the disc and then into the tray.

Leave to allow vaporizing process to develop.

A green light comes on when your chosen temperature is achieved.

Inhale. Repeat inhalation for 10 -15 minutes. Intensity of hits increases
with time.

Take out the disc if you want a break from inhaling to avoid wastage.

Inhaling with a vaporizer is very different from inhaling smoke. It is much
less harsh on the throat and you may not notice anything being passed into your
lungs. Keep inhaling until your herb stops releasing vapour. Sit back for a
couple of minutes and you’ll soon start to enjoy the effects.

The HandheldVaporizer is a very simple device that requires no plug, no batteries –
just herbs and a lighter. It’s also a lot cheaper than any other kind
of vaporizer.

How to Use a Handheld Vaporizer:

Put some of your herb mix into the large glass bowl.

Screw in the mouthpiece (the long stem).

Light a flame under the bowl to heat your herbs. Gently revolve the bowl whilst
the flame is lit.

When the bowl fills with vapour, inhale through the mouthpiece.

You won’t get the same sensation when you inhale using a vaporizer as
you get from smoking. With smoking you can feel the smoke hit the back of your
throat whereas with a vaporizer you barely notice anything. The effect of the
herbs, however, is far greater when you use a vaporizer.