How to make rolling papers stick
It's a tough path to venture down. You grind up your flower, align it in the rolling paper, shape the flower, and tuck and roll just right - then, you lick your paper, roll it nice and tight, and as you let go, the paper comes undone. Heart shattering.
No worries - this quick article will explain how to escape the broken heart of an unravelling joint and consistently stick your papers well.
How to make rolling papers stick
When licking your rolling paper, there are two approaches that will ensure the paper sticks. When you lick the sticky portion, touch the sticky portion with your tongue instead of swiping your tongue across it. Or, even better, instead of licking directly on the sticky gum, lick the other side of the paper. This makes sure that your tongue does not remove the sticky portion as you lick it.
Our go-to method is to completely roll the joint without wetting it, then lick the outside of the sticky edge along the length of the joint. You can also lick it before completely rolling - just make sure you lick the backside of the sticky gum.
After licking and sticking, give the paper some time to dry so that the adhesive can set. You can also heat the sticky portion a bit with a lighter to expedite the process, just make sure you don't prematurely light the joint.
Why don't my joint rolls stick?
When we lick our rolling papers, we often swipe our tongue along the sticky portion (gum), removing it from the rolling paper. If there is no more adhesive, the paper flops around like a soggy pancake. Make sure that instead of swiping your tongue, you dab it so you don't remove the adhesive.
Get the right papers
Make sure you pick up non-bleached rolling papers with vegan gum that use as little material as possible. RAW blacks, in our opinion, are the best. They stick well using our method, they burn cleanly, and they do not have a strong taste to interfere with the bud.
We acknowledge that RAW was in some hot water for statements they made about their products, so some people avoid their products. We forgive them and believe their papers deliver the cleanest hits.
Use joint filter tips
If the paper comes undone at the filter end, the heartbreak will begin. If you are dedicated to improving your rolls and making it easier on yourself, check out these joint filter tips that make rolling much easier.
