How to Roll a Blunt

To roll a blunt, grind your flower to an even texture, open and empty a cigar or use a ready hemp wrap, spread the flower along the wrap, roll it tight and seal the edge. Kind Seed Co walks you through the supplies you need and each step, so your first blunt burns evenly.

Rolling a blunt takes practice, a steady hand and a bit of patience. The good news is that the process is simple once you have the right supplies laid out in front of you.

What you need to roll a blunt

Gather everything before you start. It keeps the job clean and saves you from stopping halfway with a wrap half rolled.

Cannabis flower

The flower is the heart of any blunt. The strain you pick is a personal choice, and it changes the flavor and aroma of the smoke. Sativas, indicas and the many hybrids in between each bring their own aroma and flavor. Browse our sativa feminized seeds and indica feminized seeds if you grow your own.

A cigar wrap or a hemp wrap

Traditional blunts are rolled in the outer leaf or paper of a cigar that has been hollowed out.

Many smokers now use hemp wraps instead. Hemp wraps contain no tobacco, so they carry no nicotine. They need no prep, they are easier to roll, and they come in a range of flavors.

A grinder and a rolling tray

A grinder breaks your buds down to a texture that rolls and burns well. Metal grinders are popular, and many have extra chambers that catch kief, the fine powder that falls from the flower. No grinder on hand? Try one of our ways to grind cannabis without a grinder.

A rolling tray gives you a flat surface to work on and keeps loose flower from ending up on the floor.

How to roll a blunt step by step

Step 1: Grind the flower

For a blunt that burns evenly and at a steady pace, grind your flower to a fine, even texture. Stop before it turns to powder. Aim for something between dried oregano and chunky beach sand. Pick out any stems or seeds, since they can poke holes in the wrap.

Step 2: Prepare the wrap

If you are using a cigar, slice it open lengthwise with a small knife and carefully remove the tobacco inside. Hemp wraps are ready to roll straight from the pack. Either way, the outer wrap is delicate, so handle it gently to avoid tears.

Step 3: Fill and roll

Spread the ground flower evenly along the wrap and leave a little space at both ends. Roll the wrap between your fingers, tucking one edge under the other as you go. Keep the pressure even from end to end so the roll comes out tight and uniform.

Step 4: Seal and finish

Most cigar wraps have a sticky strip along one edge. Lick the strip and press it down to close the blunt. With a hemp wrap, you may need to moisten the whole edge before you press it down for a good seal.

Once the seal holds, some people bake the blunt by passing a lighter underneath it and turning it slowly, which dries and firms up the outside. Others simply let it air dry.

Tips for a better roll

• Check your grind. Flower that is too fine or too chunky makes the blunt burn unevenly.
• Clear out stems and seeds. They are the most common cause of torn wraps.
• Go slow with the wrap. Tears and holes are much easier to avoid than to fix.
• Keep the pressure even. A loose spot in the middle is where a blunt tends to fall apart.

Like any craft, rolling gets easier every time. Take your time, enjoy the process, and your rolls will soon come out tight and even. If you want to grow the flower yourself, start with our feminized cannabis seeds.