Key Takeaways
- While blunts and joints only contain cannabis, spliffs are made with cannabis and crushed tobacco for a smoother, stronger experience.
- Rolling a spliff requires premium tobacco and cannabis, rolling papers, a grinder to break down your flower, filters to prevent inhaling loose tobacco, and a rolling tray for a cleaner setup.
- How to roll a spliff: Grind your cannabis, create a filter, lay the rolling paper on a flat surface, fill it with cannabis and tobacco, and roll it, tucking the non-sticky side into the roll. Once you're finished rolling, lick the adhesive side of the paper, seal your spliff, and twist the remaining paper to seal the contents.
From passing them among friends to smoking solo, spliffs are central to the shared experience of smokers worldwide. They're also the perfect way to savor the flavors of your flower and hot grabba chips.
While every smoker should know how to make a spliff, it's often easier said than done. The good news? This guide at Butta's Hot Grabba will have you rolling like a pro in no time.
What is a Spliff?
Spliff. Blunt. Joint. They're all the same, right? Not exactly.
Joints are hand-rolled cigarettes that ONLY contain cannabis inside.
Blunts are made by rolling cannabis in cigar or cigarillo wrappers, which are thicker and made from tobacco leaves.
Spliffs contain both cannabis and tobacco. The tobacco creates a smoother, more consistent experience and reduces canoeing, which is when one side burns too fast.
What Do I Need to Roll a Spliff?
Learning how to roll and make a spliff starts with these essentials:
- Tobacco - Use high-quality rolling tobacco that's free from preservatives, additives, and chemical flavorings, like our signature dark tobacco at Butta's Hot Grabba. It's just 100% organic tobacco and water for a smoother experience.
- Cannabis - Choose your favorite strain. Any will do!
- Herb Grinder - Grinders help deliver a fine cannabis consistency for an even burn.
- Rolling Papers - These thin papers come in many sizes. If you're a beginner, start with 1 1/4" papers. They offer more surface area when rolling a spliff and are more forgiving of mistakes.
- Filters (Optional) - Filters help prevent smokers from inhaling loose tobacco.
- Rolling Tray (Optional) - Trays help organize your rolling setup.
How to Roll a Spliff: Your Step-By-Step Guide
Step 1: Grind Your Cannabis
Use a grinder to break your cannabis down into smaller pieces. This makes rolling easier and ensures an even burn.
Don't have a grinder? You can also use scissors or your hands. But be careful: your hands may get sticky and stick to the rolling paper.
Step 2: Create a Filter or Crutch
You can make a crutch out of anything, from business cards to index cards. It's easier to just use filter tips, which are thin yet stiff pieces of paper.
Make a few "accordion" folds, then roll the remaining paper around the folded part. It should be the desired thickness of your spliff.
Step 3: Prepare Your Rolling Paper
Lay your rolling paper on your tray. Make sure the adhesive side is facing up!
Tip: When learning how to roll and make a spliff, it's easier to have the adhesive pointed towards you.
Step 4: Fill Your Paper
Place your crutch at the end of your spliff and sprinkle crushed grabba and cannabis along the paper. DO NOT overstuff. It'll make rolling a spliff much harder.
Step 5: Get Rolling
This step can be the hardest when learning how to roll a spliff. Use your thumb and index fingers to pinch the paper into a taco shape. Roll it back and forth to shape your spliff, tucking the unglued edge into the roll.
Your spliff shouldn't be so tight that it restricts airflow, or too loose that it burns unevenly.
Step 6: Seal Your Spliff
Lick the adhesive strip and seal your spliff.
Pro tip: Start with the filter side. It can help guide the paper as it rolls around itself.
Twist the extra paper at the spliff's end to seal the contents.
Light Up and Enjoy!
Our favorite part of learning how to make and roll a spliff is enjoying the finished results. Hold the spliff with the filter end in your mouth, light, and enjoy! Don't forget to stock up on hot grabba in bulk, so you always have some on hand to roll a spliff.