To roll a blunt with a wrap, split the wrap along its seam, empty the tobacco, fill it with 0.5 to 1 gram of ground cannabis, tuck one edge, roll the wrap closed, seal the seam with water or saliva, and let it dry for 30 to 60 seconds before you light it.
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What you need
- 1 blunt wrap or hemp wrap
- 0.5 to 1 g cannabis flower, ground
- Grinder
- Small knife or scissors
- Flat cutting surface
- Small dish of water
- Lighter
Steps
- Split the wrap. Most wraps are split down one side. Run a fingernail or knife tip along the seam and open the wrap flat.
- Remove the filler. Empty the tobacco into a trash can and keep the wrap in one piece. If the wrap feels stiff, hold it over steam for 2 to 3 seconds or breathe on it.
- Grind the cannabis. Aim for a medium grind. Break up clumps with your fingers. Pull out stems and seeds.
- Load the wrap. Spread the flower in a line down the center. Leave 1 cm clear at each end. More flower gives a tighter draw.
- Tuck the front edge. Pinch the edge closest to you and fold it over the flower line. Hold it with both thumbs.
- Roll and shape. Roll the wrap forward with your index fingers while your thumbs hold the tuck. Work from the center out to both ends.
- Seal the seam. Wet the far edge with a small amount of water. Press the seam shut. Run a flame along the length for 1 second to dry it.
- Dry and light. Let the blunt sit for 30 to 60 seconds. Toast the tip with a flame without touching the wrap. Light and rotate the blunt.
Tobacco wraps vs hemp wraps
Tobacco wraps contain nicotine. Hemp wraps do not. Hemp wraps tear when dry, so moisten the sheet first. Tobacco wraps seal faster and burn slower. Both take the same steps.
A single wrap holds about 0.5 to 1 g of ground flower. A cigarillo wrap holds about 0.5 g. A full cigar leaf holds more tobacco than one session needs, so cut it down to size.
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Common problems
- Wrap tears at the seam: the wrap is dry. Breathe on it or hold it over steam for a few seconds. Press the tear flat and keep rolling.
- Blunt runs to one side: the flower line is uneven or the tuck is loose. Unroll, respread the flower, and roll again.
- Canoeing: one side burns ahead of the other. Tap the tip on a hard surface to pack the fill, or roll the blunt between your palms before lighting.
- Tight draw: too much flower or too fine a grind. Remove about a third of the fill.
- Loose draw or falls apart: too little flower or a weak seal. Add 0.2 g and reseal with water.
Legal and safety notes
Blunt wraps are sold as tobacco products in the US. Federal law sets the minimum purchase age at 21 for tobacco products. Cannabis rules differ by state. Possession limits, retail licenses, and home grow rules differ too. Check your state law before you buy flower or carry a rolled blunt. Do not drive after use. Keep wraps and cannabis away from anyone under 21.