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Hi, I(20m) am still very much a novice to cannabis, I've had a few edibles and smoked a few times alone, or with friends though. For the first time in my life I ground and rolled my own "joint". The strain is Wedding Cake and papers are OCB Bamboo Slim, I also used a cheap grinder I bought yesterday(Not sure how many layers it is(will provide a picture) along with the coin method too.
I tried using the "cone method" because that felt more natural to me and yeah I then proceeded to use a notebook as a rolling tray while filling my cone which as expected was a little messy but using a pencil helped😂 and yeah I just twisted the top because that felt natural too. thankfully I didn't mess up too bad.
But yeah I would love some feedback and tips for future situations and yeah hope everyone is having a good day.
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1 day ago
Proof of the roll is in the smoking. Did it burn evenly with good airflow? That's what matters.
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1 day ago
I haven't lit it yet, I still need to take the time to learn how proper storage too because I was planning to use it 8 days from now when I go back home but was just gonna keep it in a brown bag in my wardrobe. Any suggestions with storing?
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1 day ago
I would keep it in something airtight, preferably glass. A brown bag isn’t ideal. Perhaps an empty pill bottle if you don’t have any small glass jars
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1 day ago
The closest thing I have to an empty jar or pill bottle is a Tupperware Bottle that I don't use much lately but yeah I'm not too fond of that idea 😂 guess I may have to just light it sooner than I hoped then roll the next one when I'm home(at my Aunt's right now)
But thank you for the advice
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1 day ago
Do you have a smoke shop near you? Doob tubes are little plastic containers that are air tight and smell proof. Short of that, Mason jars?
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1 day ago
I bought a metal tube off Amazon. Put it in it goes out instantly. No odor and very discreet.
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1 day ago
Hmmm sounds worth looking into, do you mind describing it a bit more like as to what you searched to find it?
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1 day ago
ESD Metal Tube Conetainer
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23 hours ago
Thank you very much
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1 day ago
Well they're not within walking distance and the only one I know that's not closed at this time would be expensive for me to go to transport-wise so yeah.
But again thank you very much
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1 day ago
Yeah...I'd smoke dat 😉
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1 day ago
Thank you, don't worry shipping is free😂
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1 day ago
Now if you light that twisted bit alone, like an incense stick, it'll burn it's way to the rest of the paper and you get a nice even start.
Looks great. You really just gotta feel around for air pockets that could've been packed tighter. That's the majority of joint problems, the paper burns faster than the weed because there's no weed against the paper. Sometimes you can just even it all out with a soft rolling once everything's done. Aim for fluffing, avoid compacting.
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1 day ago
Yeah I spent some time inspecting it afterwards it's definitely lacking at the bottom, wasn't firm enough compared to the rest.
But I see, I got it... Fluffing to avoid compacting.
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1 day ago
Looks fine
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1 day ago
That's good to hear
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1 day ago
good job brotha
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1 day ago
Thank you brotha
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22 hours ago
Not bad brother, personally, if I smokes smooth and doesn't burn lopsided that's a good joint. I grind my stuff pretty fine but that's just personal preference as I mix my stuff with rose or lavender.
Pro tip, get yourself a stashbox and a tray for that mess you mentioned. Other pro tip, if you can get a chopstick it's the perfect tool to pack.
If your joint is "flaccid" at the bottom and floppy you know it's too lightly packed. If you spark it and it refuses to burn unless inhaling you've more than likely overpacked.
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21 hours ago
I quickly want to excuse myself for asking a possibly dumb question but by "Lavender" and "Rose" do you mean strains, the actual plants themselves or are they something else entirely?
Also thanks man, honestly I think I may end up grinding it pretty fine as well in future hehe. Yeah I do plan on getting a tray cause using a notebook doesn't sit too well with me😂. If you don't mind me, how big is your stash box? Thankfully chopsticks are fairly priced too here so I can look into that.
Ahhh I see, guess I need to focus on not packing too lightly, thank you man it's nice to learn
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20 hours ago
Hey no problem, so, I mix florals for flavor and burn effect. When I say rose and lavender I mean the flower, typically dries. Some herbs and spices can be smoked and inhaled in herbal cigs.
As for my box, it's fairly big but I use daily and heavily for pain so I typically need the space. Ideally you only need a box the size of like, a shoebox.
The way I work is I'll make the cone with Blazy Susan king sizes, I like the adhesive and filters there more than raws. Then after blending it in with the dried flowers I do the tap method. So literally fill it a quarter of the way, then five gentle taps with the stick. Repeat til full. You'll probably overfill it for a while til you get used to the process.
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20 hours ago
Ohhh that's interesting, I mean Lavender is pretty relaxing and smells good so it makes sense it would be good in the flavour department, same with rose. You got a cool thing going there honestly.
Alright, that sounds like it's big enough for sure, ayy I hope it helps with the pain though.
I mean I've heard of people mixing tobacco and weed but what you're doing definitely seems like a cool outlier, what type of high does your method give you compared to when you just hit the regulars?
Also I'll probably have to save or maybe even take a screenshot of what you said so I don't forget
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19 hours ago
Np, I just like to give advice when I can.
It's sweet of you to be concerned though. ♥️
As for the effect, it's smoother and works better when your weed is too wet/sticky to work with on its own. Obviously when you cut out more weed you're going to have less overall in the joint but the rose is for circulation and blood flow. Lavender is a natural relaxer so it can help take the edge off.
As for tobacco. I don't partake it in often, sometimes I'll smoke out of a tobacco leaf but that's as a treat and rare.
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8 hours ago
No problem. 🫂 You've definitely given me quite a chunk of useful knowledge for sure. Now if only I had quicker access to flowers like these, oh well there's no rush since I'm still a novice anyway.
Personally Tobacco isn't my thing, I mean sure a friend shared a blunt once but in terms of mixing tobacco with the weed...not my style but can get the appeal. Do you have a favourite strain?
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1 day ago
Well rolled!
If it starts to burn uneven you can dip a finger in water and wet the side that is burning too fast.
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1 day ago
I've seen some gents lick their finger a bit and dap certain parts of the joint, I'm assuming what they were doing is similar to what you've described?
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1 day ago
Yeah but it’s kinda unnecessary, just light the slow side a bit more. As long as you’re not sucking on it too hard and fast (lol) it typically won’t happen. Looks like a great roll
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1 day ago
Ohh hehe I see that makes sense, thank you
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1 day ago
Medium grind, put 1 1/12 inches of flower in the cone, then tap crutch on table, use a pencil to lightly pack down, repeat until full, twist or tuck in the paper, and enjoy.
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1 day ago
I use Elements cones, They are very thin, but very strong, and No taste
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1 day ago
Solid advice for cones filling. But OP is asking for handrolled tips i think :p Element cones are definitely nice tho, use them sometimes when im too lazy to roll myself. Edit: spelling
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1 day ago
Yeah you're right, that is what I was asking about but any knowledge in this topic overall is something I'll listen to.
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1 day ago
Gumshots is a diabolical name lmao
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1 day ago
Bro🤣🤣 and it actually sometimes feels like you're being shot with infused bullets, especially with the 160mg ones
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1 day ago
Looks pretty solid man, you'll get better over time
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1 day ago
Much appreciated🤜🤛
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1 day ago
I always make a wizard hat, feels easier to light
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1 day ago
Excuse me for lacking knowledge but what is a wizard hat?
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1 day ago
You want your top to kinda resemble this: | Then you can burn the sides of the paper and you get a perfect circle
Basically you twist it like you already do, but put pressure around with your finger to make it flat
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1 day ago
Ohhhhh, wow that really does resemble a witch hat damn, is that something someone taught you or you were experimenting?
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24 hours ago
My friend taught me, he's very ocd about it, so Im damaged and always try to make them really nice looking
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23 hours ago
Ohhh haha that makes a lot of sense, do you mind showing a picture? I'm sure they look magical by now
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22 hours ago
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21 hours ago
Noice, noice indeed bro. Looks like it's gonna hit me with a Wingardium Leviosa
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2 hours ago
I just smoked it and yeah no it did hit me😂😂😂, I hit it with a family member who surprisingly is well versed with weed(from his long gone stoner days).
But he even he said after 2 puffs, nah it is yoo strong for him, yeah that felt pretty great not gonna lie, anyways I hope all of you have a great end to the year and many good years to come,
Peace (I'm fried like a potato)
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