Rolling Paper Tips

Why Use Rolling Tips?

Many smokers, especially beginners, underestimate the importance of proper tips. Quality filters significantly improve your experience by preventing "Scooby snacks" (bits of cannabis in your mouth), keeping joints from getting soggy at the end, providing a comfortable grip that won't burn your fingers, maintaining structural integrity throughout the session, improving airflow for easier, smoother hits, and allowing you to smoke more of your cannabis without waste. Once you start using proper tips, you'll never go back to tip-less joints.

How to Make the Perfect Cardboard Tip

Classic Spiral/Accordion Method:

1. Tear off tip from filter book (standard size about 1.5-2")
2. Start at one end and make 3-4 tight accordion folds (about 5mm each)
3. Roll the remaining material around the accordion to desired thickness
4. Adjust tightness—not too loose (cannabis falls through) or too tight (restricts airflow)
5. Insert into paper before rolling, or carefully insert after rolling

W-Method: Create a W or M shape with tight folds, then roll remaining material around it. Provides excellent airflow channels.

Round Roll: Simply roll the entire tip into a tight cylinder. Simplest method but can restrict airflow if too tight.

Tips for Better Tips:

• Use quality cardboard (RAW Tips perforate cleanly and roll smoothly)
• Don't make accordion folds too big or they'll unravel
• Match tip diameter to joint size for proper fit
• Leave slight gaps in folds for optimal airflow
• Practice makes perfect—watch tutorial videos

Glass Tips: Reusable Premium Option

Advantages:

• Hygiene: Clean glass surface, no soggy cardboard
• Airflow: Designed for optimal draw resistance
• Cooling: Glass cools smoke slightly before inhalation
• Durability: Lasts indefinitely with proper care
• Aesthetics: Beautiful designs and colors
• Taste: No cardboard taste, pure cannabis flavor
• Economics: One-time purchase vs constant buying cardboard

Disadvantages:

• Higher upfront cost ($10-30 vs pennies for cardboard)
• Can break if dropped
• Need cleaning after sessions
• Less portable (fear of breaking)
• Can't adjust size like cardboard

Cleaning Glass Tips: Soak in isopropyl alcohol for 15-30 minutes, rinse with hot water, use pipe cleaners for stubborn resin, and dry completely before next use. Clean after every 3-5 uses for best experience.

Activated Charcoal Filters: Healthier Smoking

Activated charcoal filters contain porous carbon that traps tar, benzene, and other harmful compounds while allowing THC and other cannabinoids to pass through. Studies suggest they can reduce up to 90% of tar without significantly reducing THC delivery.

Benefits:

• Reduced tar and toxin inhalation
• Smoother, less harsh hits
• Less coughing and throat irritation
• Cleaner taste
• No reduction in potency (debated, but minimal if any)

Popular Brands:

• PURIZE: German brand, excellent filtration, slim design
• Zig-Zag: Affordable, widely available
• actitube: Ceramic filters with activated carbon

Note: Filters add cost per joint (typically $0.25-1.00) but may be worth it for health-conscious smokers.

Filter Size Guide

Standard (Regular):

• Fits 1¼" papers perfectly
• Most common size
• Good for personal joints
• About 6-7mm diameter

King Size:

• For king size papers and blunts
• Larger diameter (8-10mm)
• Better airflow for thick joints
• Easier to handle

Slim:

• For slim or thin papers
• Smaller diameter (5-6mm)
• Elegant, minimalist look
• Popular in Europe

Match tip size to paper size for proper fit and optimal experience.

Pre-Rolled vs DIY Tips

Pre-Rolled Tips:

• Instant convenience
• Consistent size and shape
• Perfect for beginners or quick sessions
• More expensive per tip
• Limited customization

DIY from Filter Books:

• Most economical option
• Customize size and tightness
• Better for experienced rollers
• Requires basic skill
• Unlimited supply from booklets

Most users keep both—pre-rolled for convenience, books for customization and value.