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How To Roll A Joint The Marley Natural Way

with Barbie Sommars & 

The joint - also know as a bone, marijuana cigarette, preroll, spliff, pinner, fatty, and doobie, among a hundred other names.  A joint is the iconic delivery method of cannabis and there is usually no mistaking one.  It's not always easy to roll a good joint, and many people struggle with how to do it.  On this episode of Know N' Go, we will show you how to roll a joint, using inspiration from another cannabis icon - Bob Marely, who said, "Herb is the unification of mankind." - and a cannabis accessory brand that has taken its inspiration from the man - Marley Natural.  

the Marley Natural way to roll a joint

The Marley Natural Way To Roll A Joint

We are proud to offer the Marley Natural brand - the official Bob Marley cannabis brand consisting of an exceptional lifestyle line that is inspired by Jamaica's vibrant energy and is a direct reflection of the Marley ethos that integrates nature's goodness with a belief in the positive potential of herbs. Marly Natural is a premium product line crafted with awareness, authenticity, and genuine respect for nature's nourishing benefits. Their cannabis products and accessories are all responsibly sourced and integrity-driven to promote positivity, connectivity, and personal transformation.  

Marley Natural Black Walnut Rolling Tray

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Marley Natural Black Walnut Rolling Tray Catch All with Wooden Scrapper

The glass beaker base of this water pipe enhances filtration and allows for the smoke to cool before inhalation. Made with borosilicate glass, this beaker comes with a down stem featuring a built-in percolator and includes a bowl piece compatible with dry herb. This small bong also features an ice pinch with small points to catch and hold ice cubes, which is a must-have for those who enjoy extra-cool rips.

Love the wooden scraper that attaches via magnet to the tray.  The Black Walnut is gorgeous.  Upscale your rolling game!

Sammy

STEP
#1

Get your rolling gear & herb together
Get your rolling gear & herb together.

When it's time to sit down and roll a joint, it's always helpful to gather together everything you need to roll a joint before getting started.  That includes a rolling tray, like the Marley Natural Black Walnut Rolling Tray, to hold the ground herbs that will be rolled into the joint.  


You will also need a grinder to mill the cannabis / herbs that you will roll into the joint.  We recommend the Marley Natural 4-Piece Wooden Grinder.   Besides cannabis, you can also roll hemp flower, tobacco, and cannabis concentrates or keif.  


Finally, you will need the selected wrap, whether our preferred Vibes Organic Hemp Papers, a tobacco leaf wrap, a hemp leaf wrap or another paper type such as rice.  


If you prefer, you can also use a cardboard or glass filter.  To roll a joint the Marley Natural way, we recommend the Marley Natural Glass Filter.

Marley Natural Wood 4-Piece Herb Grinder

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Marley Natural Wood Herb Grinder - 4 piece

This four-piece grinder blends beauty and utility through its use of sustainably sourced black walnut and high-grade anodized aluminum components. It is available in two sizes, large and small. These unique collectibles elevate your smoking ritual and provides the perfect preparation of nature’s finest.

Amazing black walnut. Amazing grinder. Screw out keif screen. Magnetic keif scrapper. Magnetic keif compartment. Large grinder, large capacity.

Bash W.

STEP
#2

Prepare the cannabis to be rolled
Prepare the cannabis to be rolled.

Now that you have everything you need to roll a joint the Marley Natural way, you can get started by preparing the herbs you are going to roll.  Open your grinder and add small bud pieces into the teeth of the grinder.  Once filled up, put the top on and spin the grinder back and forth to mill the herbs.  The more you grind, the more volume will be produced in your milled blend.


If you plan on adding other herbs to your blend, such as hemp or tobacco, you should add them with the cannabis that you are grinding so all the herbs are evenly blended together.


If you are wondering how much cannabis to roll in a joint, between a half gram to a full gram in weight will work well for 1.25-inch papers.  Bigger papers will need more.  Once you have all the herbs you need ground together, you will need the paper or wrap you chose.   

Vibes Organic Hemp 1.25" Rolling Paper

Vibes Organic Hemp Papers 1 ¼ are made with 100% organic hemp fibers.  Crafted with extreme precision, the texture of these papers provide a good grip for rolling and handling, while providing a strong seal. Designed to deliver a smooth, flexible roll, the perforated tips optimize airflow for an easy draw while acting as a handle that aids in holding and passing to others.

Vibes Organic papers keep the entire experience in the cannabis family.  Slow burning and great flavor comes through.

Jett

STEP
#3

Add shake + filter to paper
Fill paper, shape, tuck end & roll.

Add the filter to one end of the paper, holding it with your dominant hand.  Fill the rest of the paper with the milled herbs until full.  Roll the paper back and forth to shape the milled herbs into a tube.  Use medium pressure, enough so that the herbs aren't loose and will fall out.


Once the joint is of the desired thickness and shaped into a tube, roll the bottom of the paper over the front and then top of the tube-shaped cannabis.


Tuck the end of the paper inside itself and continue to roll the paper around itself until just before you reach the glue strip.


Lightly wet the glue strip with your tongue. Be careful you don’t lick the glue off. Just a bit of moisture is needed.  Roll the joint over the glue strip until it attaches to the paper below it. Carefully rub over the glue strip to ensure it seals.

Marley Natural Glass Filter

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Marley Natural Glass Filters Six Pack | 7mm

Substitute a paper filter for a Marley Natural borosilicate glass filter tip. Reusable with proper care, these filters feature shallow pinches in the glass that let smoke through while trapping any ash. Perfect for the consummate roller, this tip provides a superior way to smoke.

As you smoke the paper shrinks around the filter. takes the burn away, no ash, and so smooth. 10/10

Haleyyy

STEP
#4

Take care of the ends of the joint.

Once the glue on the paper has sealed to the paper, you can take care of the ends of the joint.  This is what will make your joint a better smoke.  Gently push the filter in the paper a bit more, packing the end while leaving the tip sticking out of the paper.


On the open end, you can take a pencil or the end of scissors to pack the cannabis further into the joint.  Optionally, you can lightly tap the filter on a surface to further pack down the cannabis toward the filter. The better the joint is packed, the slower it will burn.


If there is excess paper on the open end, it can be twisted up to keep the cannabis inside until lighting. It also acts as a wick when lighting to slowly bring in the fire to the herbs inside the joint.

Improve your session with these upgrades!

Improve your session with these upgrades!

Now you should have the perfect joint, rolled the Marley Natural way.  The glass filter will make sure that sharing with friends is a must.  Now, if you must travel to get to your smoking session, we recommend getting a Marley Natural Pre-Roll Holder.  Alternatively, you can pack everything, plus a little extra herb in the small Marley Natural Black Walnut Case.  If smoking at home, you can add a touch of style by bringing out the Marley Natural Crystal and Black Walnut Ashtray.  You can also make a statement with the Marley Natural Lock Box Storage Case - large enough to hold all your herbs and accessories and lockable, keeping it safe from unwanted snooping.

Frequently Asked Questions On How To Roll A Joint

What supplies are needed to roll a joint?

The supplies needed to roll a joint the Marley Natural way include:

  • A rolling tray - we recommend the Marley Natural Black Walnut Rolling Tray.

  • A grinder - we recommend the Marley Natural Wood 4-Piece Herb Grinder

  • A wrap or a paper - we recommend the Vibes Organic Hemp 1.25-Inch papers

  • A glass filter to roll into the joint - we recommend the Marley Natural Glass Filters

  • Your favorite cannabis flower and other herbs to be rolled in the joint.  

What is the best kind of cannabis to roll in a joint?

The best cannabis to roll in a joint is well cured, meaning it's not too dry or moist.  Ideally, the buds are fluffy and soft, resulting in the easiest grind.  Harder, more dense nugs might needs to be milled twice.


If you find the herb is too dry and crumbles apart when you grind it, then add a soak stone or humidity pack to the container to give the buds some more moisture.


If the bud is too dry, it will burn very fast.  If it is too moist, it might not burn at all.  It will certainly produce a lot of resin, potentially making it a sticky mess as well.

What can be rolled into a joint?

Cannabis Flower

Hemp Flower

Tobacco Leaves

You can also include:

• Keif

• Cannabis concentrate 

How much cannabis is rolled into the joint?

How much cannabis, or other milled herbs, you roll into a joint depends on the size of the paper and how many people will share it.  Typically joints are rolled with anywhere between half of a gram of milled herbs, up to a full gram in the 1.25-inch papers.  Bigger wraps like hemp leaf or tobacco leaf wraps will be able to hold a lot more volume of milled herbs.  Bigger groups of people will probably require a bigger joint as well.

How is the cannabis to be rolled prepared?

By using a grinder, the herbs that will be rolled in the joint will be milled into a consistency that makes them light and fluffy, capturing the necessary air in the blend to help the air move through the joint as it is being smoked.


Hard, dense cannabis flower will need to be milled repeatedly to get a fine, voluminous consistency.  Remove any sticks or seeds before placing the flower into the grinder.  If you are going to roll mixed herbs, be sure to grind them together, ensuring a thorough blend and a more enjoyable smoking experience.

What paper or wrap should be used to roll the joint?

Organic Hemp Papers

Banana Leaf Wraps

Hemp Leaf Wraps

Other papers you can also use to roll a joint:

• Tobacco leaves

• Other papers - raw paper, rice


Do not use things like bible paper or gum wrappers to roll a joint.  These can be dangerous when burned and inhaled.

How and why is a filter used?

A filter at the end of your joint serves as a mouthpiece for it, keeping the end from getting wetted by smokers.  It also prevents inhalation of herbs or ash while smoking and keeps the milled herbs from getting inside your mouth.


Filters can be made with cardboard but a better smoking experience calls for a glass filter, like those provided by Marley Natural.

What are the steps to rolling a joint?

  1. Get your rolling gear & herb together
  2. Prepare the cannabis to be rolled
  3. Get your paper ready
  4. Hold the paper with the glued side facing you and at the top of the paper
  5. Add the filter to one end, with a small portion sticking out
  6. Add the milled cannabis to fill up the rest of the paper length
  7. Roll the paper back and forth to shape the milled cannabis into a tube shape
  8. Add more milled herbs if necessary to get a uniform shape and thickness
  9. Once the joint is of the desired thickness and shaped into a tube, roll the bottom of the paper over the front and then top of the tube-shaped cannabis
  10. Tuck the end of the paper inside itself and continue to roll the paper around itself until just before you reach the glue strip
  11. Lightly wet the glue strip with your tongue. Be careful you don’t lick the glue off
  12. Roll the joint over the glue strip until it attaches to the paper below it
  13. Carefully rub over the glue strip to ensure it seals
  14. Care for the ends to ensure the milled herbs are rolled tightly and packed

What are the characteristics of a good joint?

A joint that is well rolled is rolled tightly so that it burns slowly, but not s9 tight that it won't burn at all.  It is uniform in size and shape the entire length, without any lumps or bulges (pregnant joint anyone?).  The ends are packed with a filter used on the smoking end to keep herbs and ash out of everyone's mouth.  


There should be no sticks or seeds in the herbal blend.  A burning seed smells and tastes horrible and can ruin the entire experience for everyone involved.  Clean them out before you grind the flower.

What is good etiquette when smoking a joint with a group?

There are a few rules of thumb that should be followed when smoking a joint in a group if you want to ever be invited back.  They include:

  1. Do not put the joint far into your mouth. Lightly touch your lips to the filter when taking a puff. Don’t put any spit on the filter or paper.
  2. Don’t hit the joint like you are a hoover vacuum. This will cause the joint to run on one side, making the joint burn up faster.
  3. Do not lick the joint anywhere, even if it is running. Instead, burn the part of the running joint that isn’t burned to even things out.
  4. Puff, puff, pass! Take two puffs and then pass to the next person. Do not get caught bogarting the joint, which means holding it while talking or not smoking.

Marley Natural

"HERB IS THE UNIFICATION OF MANKIND"  - Bob Marley


We are proud to offer this exceptional lifestyle line that is inspired by Jamaica's vibrant energy and is a direct reflection of the Marley ethos that integrates nature's goodness with a belief in the positive potential of herbs. Marly Natural is a premium product line crafted with awareness, authenticity, and genuine respect for nature's nourishing benefits. Their cannabis products and accessories are all responsibly sourced and integrity-driven to promote positivity, connectivity, and personal transformation.  

Vibes Papers & Cones

Brought to you by Berner, Vibes offers a line of premium rolling papers. The brand adheres to the highest quality standards and features a variety of blends and sizes — all so you can have the ultimate smoking experience. With these fine wraps, you'll only notice the purity and potency of your herb.

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