Weed Smoking Tricks

How To Clean Resin Off Glassware

2012-04-27T14:22:00.000-07:00

There are many ways to clean bongs, pipes, and other smoking apparatuses. Proper techniques and tricks will successfully clean the dirtiest glassware. Careful cleaning must be observed to protect against breaking as many bongs, bowls, pipes have broken from being roughly handled when cleaning. Keeping your portable pieces cleaned and resin-free is very important. Due to the strong scent of resin, police and authorities are likely to smell the dirty resin accumulating in your pipe rather than the bag of weed. In addition, keeping bongs and larger devices clean will ensure smooth hits and better smelling bedrooms.

First piece of advice: do not clean your bong when you’re under the influence. You may accidently break it by dropping the slippery glass object or knocking it over causing it to break. Once you are sober, tackling the resin that has built up in your bowl and bong will be easy. Resin will find itself in the sink, on the counter, and on the floor. It is very sticky and easily stains surfaces; therefore it should be immed iately wiped off. If the glassware has not been cleaned for several months, soaking in hot soapy water will be necessary to loosen resin particles. Purchasing glass and bowl cleaners from smokeshops is not necessary. Your money can be better spent elsewhere as these products tend to be overpriced.

You can create the same solution by purchasing the strongest alcohol possible. Pour some alcohol with large rock salts into the bong and seal off all holes by using saran wrap and rubber bands. Shake the bong carefully to allow the rocks to scratch and remove built up resin. Rinse with hot water and repeat these steps until almost all the resin has washed off. Soaking the bong in hot water, alcohol and salt overnight may be needed to remove excess resin build up. You can also soak glass bowls in the same solution to remove built up resin and ash. Other cleaning options include OxyClean and dish washing detergent. Cleaning the outside and mouth piece with hot water and soap is also recommended. Always make sure to thoroughly rinse the bong to remove any salt and alcohol residue.

These are the necessary steps in order to properly clean glass bongs. If you are experiencing problems with bad odour, soaking your bong with hot water and lemon juice is recommended. Remember, it’s important to keep your tools clean to prevent attracting the heat and to fully enjoy your bud. Taking the time to clean and sanitize bongs and pipes on a regular basis will create proper smoking habits.

Weed buying tips or How to buy good weed

2012-03-26T14:31:00.007-07:00

There are many ways to spot good weed. Once you’ve bought different strands from different dealers, you will find key differences in appearance, smell, and taste. It is up to you to make sure you are purchasing the finest bud for your dollar. In order to grade weed, you must look, smell, and touch it before purchasing. If your dealer won’t let you take a look at the weed before purchase, it’s a sure sign that you’re getting a bad deal. If your guy is a bit sketchy, start asking your friends for other options. Understanding what to look for in a dealer and your weed will better your chances of scoring the best stuff.

Initially, you will want to look for three key characteristics. First off, crystals. Each bud should be completely covered in small specs of dust, these are called crystals. The more you see, the higher you’ll get.

Second, the weed should not be too dry, nor too wet. If the weed is too dry, it has lost most of its potency and you’ll be wasting your money. Make sure it doesn’t crumble in your hands and is slightly sticky to the touch. It is also very important that the weed is not too wet. If the weed is soggy, it won’t break apart as easily and force you to smoke more. The third most important aspect when grading your stash is potency of the smell. When you can sniff a bag from across the room, you know you’ve hit the jackpot. Recognizing great buds of marijuana from solely the smell will take some time. If you’ve stumbled onto weed that has little to no smell, you’re in store for a crappy experience. These 3 key characteristics – crystals, moisture, and smell – are the building blocks for excellent bud selection.

There are other pieces to take under consideration when grading your purchase. Make sure there are no excess or large stems as these will weight down your purchase. In addition, an excess of sticks and seeds are signs of a low grade batch. Overwhelming amounts of leaves should also be avoided. The plant should still be green with speaks of purple, orange, or red as this will demonstrate potency. Look for small hairs peeking through buds as these are gold mines for stoners. Brown weed is an unacceptable colour and should not be smoked. Overall, use your judgement when you are looking, smelling, and touching. The buds should be green with speaks of colour, a strong odour, and a sticky feel.

While you studied and surveyed the weed, there are sometimes no way of telling until you take a hit. People experience different sensations and levels of intoxication when smoking specific strands. Begin by following these tips and you’ve be on your way to finding your perfect match.

Different Ways to Smoke Your Weed

2012-03-04T05:06:00.004-08:00

Whether you’re a regular toker or a newbie, you are most likely searching for new ways to enjoy your herb.I will quickly outline the basic and common ways to smoke your weed. Stay tuned, I will be highlighting interesting ways to smoke your weed in weeks to come.

Fun Joints

First and foremost: the joint. Joints can be rolled in a variety of different ways including the straight joint, cone, combined joint and tulip. I recommend the use of cigarette rolling paper which can be found at your closest corner store. The smoke intake is smooth, however it does burn quickly. Your clothes and hands will most likely smell of weed, and you must watch out for canoeing.

Tulip Joint

Blunts

The process is very similar to a joint. The weed must be rolled using blunt papers made of tobacco (sometimes flavoured) and the hits canbe harsh due to the large amount of weed. Blunts burn much slower compared to joints and are therefore perfect for larger groups.

Pipes

These are great for on the go smoking. No need for pesky rolling skills and are easy to carry in pockets or purses. They are quick and great for sharing and passing. Be careful not to break the pipe, as they are most commonly made of glass.

Water Bongs

There are a few different types of water bongs: plastic, ceramic, and glass. Plastic bongs are convenient because they do not easily break. Once you’re stoned, your senses are lowered, causing bongs to shatter from carelessness. Unfortunately, smoking from plastic bongs is not recommended due to the plastic residue which can be found in the water. Ceramic bongs are mostly ornamental; they usually break easily and are not as convenient to clean. Glass bongs are ideal. They deliver smooth and natural hits and are the most common bong used. They are built in all shapes and sizes but, remember, the bigger the bong, the more smoke it can hold, therefore take your time hitting bowls with a new bong. The disadvantages of glass bongs include the possibility of breaking and bulkiness.

The Hookah

Hookahs are great tools because they let multiple people to smoke all at once. They allow you to burn the weed on top while we inhale from long plastic tubes. Hookahs tend to use more weed than necessary, therefore it is not very useful for large groups.

Homemade items

You and your friends can make your own pipe or bong with objects found in or around your home. By doing a few Google searches, you will find a multitude of different items including beer cans, apples, water bottles, etc. They are excellent for when no one has a paper or bong, however they only tend to be good for once or twice. Begin by experimenting with your apparatus and making sure it is working properly, you might have to make minor adjustments.

I’ve smoked weed and hash. Now what? Maybe Earwax Hash?

2012-02-27T09:35:00.005-08:00

If you’ve been a toker for a while now, you have most likely tried hash. Its main ingredient is THC and most people experience a stronger high while smoking hash. The resin from the flowers of the cannabis plant are collected and then smoked using either hookahs, pipes, water bongs or sprinkling on top of a joint.

Today, I would like to introduce you to a different kind of hash: Earwax. The hash is extracted through a butane extraction process, alcohol wash, or by using nitrogen oxide or CO2. When the wax is warmed up, it has the consistency similar to honey and is usually a described as striking experience. Different strands will give you different results, giving you access to a multitude of adventures. There are similarities and differences between Earwax and Bubble hash. Bubble hash must go through a cold water process. Once the cold water extraction has separated the vegetable matters from the THC laden trichomes, the vegetables remains are removed and the THC is dried and pressed. The main difference between bubble hash and ear wax are their reactions when lit. Bubble hash will bubble and sometimes will not completely burn. On the other hand, ear wax will always melt down into a lovely concoction of THC, CBD and CBN. It is very potent and completely pure, there is no plant residue making it a cleaner hit. A major tip when smoking ear wax is moderation. It is strongly potent and it is advised to take in small doses, especially when trying new strands.

Earwax Hash

The most common way to smoke earwax is through the use of a skillet or vapor globe. In order to inhale the wax, you must heat it up to create a vapor. Using a vapor globe is very simple, it is used to smoke full melt concentrates and made of a two pieces: a globe and nail. The globe pieces will slide on top of the nail once it is heated. The nail itself is made of glass or titanium and must be heated with a torch. Let the nail cool down slightly, place a dab of wax on top of the nail, and inhale. The skillet is used in a similar way, but consists of only one piece. Heat the skillet with a torch, tab the wax on top and toke away. If you need a more in depth explanation, you can visit YouTube for instructional videos. If you can’t afford these devices, you can also sprinkle a bad on top of a bowl or use a hot knife to melt the wax.

Vapor Globe and Skillet

Guys I'm just sharing another option of taking high , but I also want confess that for me the best option is simple marijuana buds :) especially if they grown from genuine Amsterdam seeds.

White Widow - The personal experience

2012-02-12T06:13:00.005-08:00

Hello my fellow Bud-lovers

I know most of you probably heard about the White Widow, but I would like to dedicate a bit of my time to describe this outstanding weed ( It's in my top 5 ).

So makes White Widow so special?
Well simply because it's one of the best out there. Smooth on the smoke, smooth on the exhale, strong and fast. Absolutely caked in crystals, smelled like dank.. not sure how else to describe it. Came on like a freight train after a few hits, and had me totally stoned, then baked, for over 2 hours. After sitting outdoors at a coffee shop in Amsterdam and people watching while totally silent for an hour, my buddy and I went to the Van Gogh and stared in awe, laughing like idiots for another hour. On the walk back we absolutely crushed lunch, threw in some beers, and, totally plowed, went back to the hotel to crash. Maybe my best stone of my lifetime, I can't say enough. A nice, pleasant hazy head high, with a body finisher. Absolutely no burn out whatsoever. I woke up from my nap feeling like a million bucks.

its by far not the greatest tasting, smelling, or bag appealing strain in my arsenal that's for sure but I' almost got to admit the high DOMINATES any other strain I've yet to try, i was totally caught off guard, within two to three deep inhales i was in for an incredible ride, amazing body buzz followed by cerebral buzz!!!!

I could definitely taste a slight berry dankness undertones in the strain buts its mainly a dominant piney muskey scent!!! Be prepared for an incredible stone after enjoying a few tokes of this lovely strain!!!

Highly recommended.

The Weed Sandwich

2012-01-23T11:06:00.000-08:00

This guy was so high that he forgot any of the other ingredients to this epic marijuana sandwich!

It's a simple recipe executed perfectly in this nugtastic photo

For more recipes check out our Weed Recipes

How To Stash/Hide Weed in Your Car

2011-07-20T17:10:00.000-07:00

We all like a smoke in the car and because we don't want certain people finding our stash, there must be ways of keeping it hidden.

(Hopefully there aren't any cops reading this)

There are several ways of storing weed in your automobile.

Firstly, there is no place to

obvious. So don't stick it in the glove compartment, down the back of the seat or in the boot. Cops will look at the spare wheel too . . .

Secondly, Know your car! You should know any secret compartments in your car, whether it be a fuse box or a compartment behind the armrests.

Cops will only rip your car apart if they think you have a large amount of weed. If you do - run!

If not, then use these compartments only you know about to keep your stash hidden.

A favourite way of stashing bud in a car is to hide it in the gear stick cover.

Open the gearstick cover which is held on by elastic bands and you have uncovered quite a sizeable inconspicuous hiding place for your weed.

Shove your weed in and close her up. . .

More to come . . .

N64 Controller Bong

2011-07-05T12:28:00.000-07:00

This is a brilliant innovation by a massive stoner geek, showing that you can turn almost anything into a bong.

Find more like it here: Cool Bongs

Green Dragon Watermelon

2011-05-10T07:57:00.001-07:00

Here is a lovely summer cannabis recipe that you can prepare the night before a nice day in the sun.

To make this THC based desert you will need:

1 x Big fat juicy watermelon
1 x Bottle of Green Dragon

To learn how to make Green Dragon, click here

To make the Green Dragon Watermelon you must first sit the water melon in a pot to make it stable.

Next cut a hole about an inch in diameter into the watermelon, this is for the bottle neck.

Once you have cut this hole, start excavating in the watermelon to about 3 inches down. This will be deep enough for the bottle to stand in.

Finally, swiftly and carefully place the open bottle of green dragon into the hole and allow it to sit there overnight.

You should wake up to a big juicy watermelon infused with green dragon, which is guaranteed to mess you up!

Enjoy

The Train Bong

2011-04-29T04:38:00.000-07:00

All aboard The Bong Train

This small acrylic bong is a must for any train lover!

It Features:

- The metal downtube and bowl, mouthpiece ring, rubber grommet and base are standardised bong part
- A simple but highly effective bong design

Click here to buy The Train bong

Proper Etiquette for Smoking Weed

2011-04-27T09:24:00.000-07:00

There are several established rules throughout pothead communities which keep order in the stoner circle and allow everyone to have an enjoyable weed smoking experience.

1. He who rolls the joint, lights the joint.

2. Never refuse anyone smoking your drink as cotton mouth is not enjoyable.

3. Don't 'Niggerlip' the spliff, meaning - don't get saliva on the end of the joint.

4. Do not smoke the spliff for too long as it is not cool. . . NOT COOL.

5. Don't roll anyone else's bud without permission.

6. Pass the joint round in a circle (its really gay calling 2nd & 3rds)

7. Try not to pass someone the dog-end of the spliff, its quite insulting.

8. Don't smoke with dodgy looking people you don't know as there could be anything in that joint.

9. Don't be tight with your weed and others won't be tight with theirs.

10. If someone is unable to light the joint from either being too high or just too high, they must relinquish the duty to someone else.

11. If someone smokes you out you must return the favour at some point in the future.

12.Do not double skin a 'tampon' joint. Always re-roll if you fail at the first attempt.

Add your own words of wisdom as a comment . . .

The Best Way To Store Weed & How To Keep It Fresh

2011-04-18T04:38:00.000-07:00

So you've just procured a healthy amount of some dank ass chronic blueberry yumyum supercharged and have decided that this weed is so special that you would like to keep it in its current state for an undetermined amount of time. I.e. Fresh and moist

There are several schools of thought on how to keep your cannabis fresh and moist. 3 things to remember are:

Temperature - The optimum temperature for storing marijuana is 52-55 Fahrenheit (11-12 Celsius). So unless you have a fridgededicated to cannabis storage, room temperature or your regular fridge will do.However keep the weed away from below zero temperature and away from heat (unless smoking).

Air tightness - Store in an air tight container reduces oxidation and stops the weed drying out, losing flavour and potency

Darkness - Keep out of sunlight. UV light degrades THC and oils in the bud, reducing the buds potency.

Storage Units to retain marijuana's freshness:

Tupperware - Storing weed in Tupperware is an obvious choice for the cannabisconnoisseur wishing to retain his smelly herb. After using this method for many years i can definitely recommend it to any pothead wishing to keep their weed fresh. Tupperwear with a clip seal is probably the best to keep the container airtight.There is no need to store weed in the fridge, just ensure that it is kept in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

Mason Jar - For those of you that prefer glass to plastic a mason jar is a perfect storage unit for your weed. Ensure the mastic seal on the top of the jar is not dehydrated and therefore effectively airtight.

Vacuum Bags - Storing weed in a Foodsaver vacuum bag is a brilliant method for storing marijuana on 2 levels.

1. It keeps the cannabis fresh for very long periods (months and months)

2. Vacuuming the bag reduces circulation inside the bag thus hiding the smell of weed. (Perfect for storing large amounts)

Vacuum flask - Storing marijuana in a vacuum flask or thermos

flask is the best way to not only keep the ganja fresh but also prevent the smell of cannabis permeating.

Some notes for storing weed:

1. Do NOT store weed in a freezer, this will dry your weed out. (People that suggest this are clueless)

2. Do not break up large nuggets of weed as this will increase the surface area susceptible to reacting with air.

Does holding in smoke make you higher?

2011-03-09T04:27:00.000-08:00

We have all played the game taxi or a similar version when you pass the joint round and hold in your hit until the spliff returns to you, but does it make you any higher?

After much testing and discussion with some intellectual stoners with medical backgrounds we built up a few theories.

1. Holding marijuana smoke in after taking a hit gives it more time inside your lungs which having a high surface area allows more THC from the smoke to disperse into your bloodstream.

2. Holding your breathe for a long time will make you dizzy as your brain lacks oxygen, therefore holding your breathe after inhaling cannabis rather than oxygen will make you even dizzier.

After much 'experimentation' we came to the conclusion that there is no difference between holding in a toke for 10 seconds and 30 seconds except the oxygen depravation which makes you slightly dizzier.

The Ultimate Blunt

2011-03-08T06:58:00.000-08:00

This is a short tutorial on how to roll the Ultimate Super Blunt!

To roll the Ultimate Super Blunt you will need:

- A blunt paper (Flavoured or not its your choice)

- At Least 2 grams of the finest weed you can get your hands on

- Some hash oil
- The crystals you have been collecting from your crystal catcher grinder

- Some skillz!

To roll the ultimate blunt:

1. Fill the blunt paper with the bud.

2. Sprinkle your pollen all over your bud.

3. Roll the blunt to just before the licking it point.

4. Rather than lick the blunt paste the hash oil down the side and use that to st

ick the blunt. (lay it on thick!)

5. Finish rolling it and sign it with hash oil.

6. Spark it and hit it hard!

Inherit Charlie Chaplins Fortune!

2011-01-20T04:39:00.000-08:00

Whether true or not this is still a pretty cool challenge for all you smokers out there.

Rumour has it that if you can blow 7 consecutive smoke rings and then blow a final smoke ring through all 7 smoke rings then you can inherit the fortune of Charlie Chaplin!

Here at Weed Smoking Tricks we don't know if this is the case however we have put a competition together!

We want you to attempt the 7 ring trick and send us videos of your attempts. We don't expect anyone to do it but the best attempt will win a nice expensive piece of glass!

This Percolator ice bong is up for grabs for the best video submitted.

Please submit videos of your attempt via the contact us button at the bottom of the page.

Good Luck

Ghost Face

2011-01-12T10:02:00.000-08:00

Ghost Face is the simplest weed smoking trick there is.

The only issue with this trick is to ensure that you have a fat hitting bong/joint giving off some thick smoke!

All you need to do for this trick is to take a nice fat hit of smoke and slowly let it seep out of your mouth encasing your face in a fat cloud of smoke.

Kashtray - Pipe Cleaning Ashtray

2011-01-12T03:26:00.000-08:00

This is a neat little tool for anyone that enjoys smoking a pipe but hates the job of cleaning it out afterwards.

This Kashtray simply works by using the middle part of the Kashtray to remove the residue and resin from the weed pipe while its rubber base hold it firmly on a surface giving you a free hand to be smoking a joint with.

Find out more at http://www.kashtray.com/

The Cigarette Box Game

2010-11-07T16:34:00.000-08:00

the cigarette box game game requires all your stoner concentration.

The aim of the game is to stand the cigarette box up using only one finger. Before the game begins each player will stake their bet i.e a cigarette, some weed or a bong hit.

To play this game you will need a stoned ass friend, 2 cigarette boxes and a lighter.

To play the cigarette box game:

- Place your stakes in the middle of the table

- Place your cig box infront of you flat on the table

- On 'go' use one finger only to try and flick your cigarette box into a standing position.

- The first person to do this wins the 'pot!'

The pictures show the starting and finishing positions of the cigarettes boxes.

Once you have mastered this game try playing it with cigarettes!

Cannabis Caviar

2010-11-01T13:26:00.000-07:00

If you are ever having a classy party with some astute guests, you will need to serve caviar.

Here is a recipe for how to make cannabis caviar / Honeybud.

- Firstly, grind up some heavy skunk weed buds.

- Next, roll your ground up buds in some THC oil.

- Finally powder your extra sticky buds with some kief.

- Roll a fat spliff or fill a bong with the expensive mix of caviar and hit it hard!

How to blow fat donut smoke rings

2010-10-18T14:38:00.001-07:00

If you smoke weed or a hookah here is a cool little trick to pull off that will impress your friends.

Blowing monster smoke rings is simple all you need is a toilet or kitchen roll.

All you need to do is:

- Take a drag from your bong and begin exhaling the smoke slowly through the kitchen roll until it starts seeping out of the end.

- Once the smoke starts to appear start exhaling short, sharp, light breathes and massive smoke donuts will begin to float out! Voila

How to blow a smoke star

2010-10-18T14:32:00.000-07:00

This is the new cool smoking trick to pull off at a session.

To blow a smoke star:

- Blow a smoke ring (How to blow smoke rings tutorial)

- When you smoke ring is floating slowly put your hand toward the back of the ring and swiftly pull your hand back away from the smoke ring.

The gust from pulling your hand back should have an impact on the smoke ring transforming it into a smoke star.

Check out this short clip of how to blow a smoke star:

Deep fried weed

2010-10-18T09:20:00.000-07:00

Known as deep fried dank, these two stoner covered the tip of a white rhino plant in egg and bread crumbs to make the most awesome deep fried snack.

Check out the video . . .

How to roll a hash oil joint

2010-10-18T09:15:00.000-07:00

Here is how to roll a hash oil joint.

Firstly you will need:

- Hash oil

- Rolling Paper

- Weed

- Cooking alcohol (90% +)

- To roll this special joint you will need to mix some hash oil in with the alcohol to dissolve it a little and get a more pasty consistency. This is because we are going to pain the rolling paper with the mixture.

- Paint the paper with your mixture and have a joint while you wait for it to dry. (It must dry properly)

- Once the rolling paper is dry, grind your weed up and roll a fat joint.

- Smoke it and be merry!

£10 Acrylic Double Chamber Bong

2010-10-13T04:23:00.000-07:00

This double chamber slider bong gives you as good a smoke as it looks. At 13cm x 13cm it's a nice little pocket size bong.

This could be your cheeky little pinch hitter for only £10!

Acrylic Double Chamber Bong

What are the benefits of marijuana

2010-10-12T10:14:00.000-07:00

Although there are two sides to this argument i would like to share the positive side of smoking marijuana.
There are several legitimate medical conditions for which cannabis is a great remedy/painkiller like fibromyalgia, migraines, insomnia, post surgery, slipped discs etc. This article is not geared toward the medical side of marijuana and rather the pros of recreational use of cannabis.

The positive mental effects of cannabis:

1. Marijuana allows your mind to think in a different light, from a different perspective and can help you concentrate more intensely on the subject you are thinking of. (i.e some of the greatest inventors and physicists were potheads)

2. Marijuana can relax you if you suffer from anxiety attacks.

3. If you suffer from depression then not only cannabis can help but the social element of a pot smoking circle can have a positive social effect on you.

The positive physical effects of cannabis:

1. If you have trouble sleeping, smoking marijuana can help you get sleep and is regularly, legitimately prescribed by doctors to patients that have trouble sleeping or suffer from insomnia to help them get 40 winks.

2. When high on weed you enjoy everything more like sex, music and munching. This point also stands for the positive mental effects. You appreciate smaller elements of everyday routines from the scent of food to things as extreme as the taste of water.

There is more to come on this subject . . . Please comment