Whether you’re totally new to rolling or you’re a
highly experienced herb enthusiast, you know that once in a while, you’re going
to tear a paper. After all, paper is extremely thin, and the
act of rolling can stretch that paper beyond repair.
Ways to Avoid It from Happening
Good news is, there are some easy ways that will help
you avoid tearing. Even though a torn
roll isn’t the end of the world, it’s still annoying, as you have to start over
from scratch. These methods should
minimize the risk as much as possible.
Tip #1: Take Your Time
The first tip that you should employ is that of taking
your time. A lot of people rush through
the process of rolling, and it’s not one that is meant to be performed with
maximum speed. The faster you go, the
less careful you’ll be, and the more likely you are to rip the paper.
Tip #2: Don’t Let the Papers Dry Out
It’s important to store your papers properly so that
they don’t become extremely dehydrated.
Leave them in a cool and dark place that’s away from heating and cooling
vents, as well as bright lights and extreme heat sources.
Tip #3: Use Fresh Papers Only
Also, bear in mind that after a while, papers may
start to dry out on their own due to their aging process. If you found some papers that are several
years old, give them a tug test to see how much they can withstand
pulling. If they tear easily, they’re no
longer good, and you’ll have to go grab yourself some new ones.
Tip #4: Don’t Overstuff
One of the leading reasons for torn papers is
overstuffing them. We understand – you wanna
get as much herb as you possibly can, and so you fill your papers to the
max. But those papers have a certain
point in which they can no longer contain the herb, and eventually and
inevitably, they will tear. Try using
less than you usually do if this is an issue that happens to you regularly.
Tip #5: Watch Those Nails
Believe it or not, it’s not at all uncommon for one’s
fingernails to actually cause a tear.
While we’re rolling, it’s easy for a nail to graze the paper, which is
so thin that it could easily result in a full-on rip of the paper. Watch those nails, and even better, keep them
as short and smooth as possible.
Tip #6: Moisten the Paper Beforehand
It’s a good idea to lick the edge of the paper
beforehand. This way, the edge will act
as an adhesive, and you’ll be less tempted to stretch it too far to make it
stick.
Tip #7: Only Buy Quality Papers
Believe it or not, quite often, the problem is the
actual paper material and not you. A lot
of low-quality papers exist on the market that are prone to tearing, either
because they are too thin, they are treated with ingredients that dry out the
paper or they are low in quality overall.
A Final Note
Bear in mind that if you’re totally new to rolling,
you’re going to likely make mistakes for a while before you get the hang of
it. So, follow these tips and don’t beat
yourself up if you tear your paper once in a while – it’s a learning process,
and before long, you’ll be rolling like a pro.
Stop Waste Rolling Paper!
Rolling papers are designed to handle the needs of
herb enthusiasts, but that doesn’t mean that tears don’t happen from time to time. Use these tips to ensure as low a chance of
tearing your paper as possible in order to experience your favorite dry herbs.
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