How to Roll a Tip for Your Joint That Actually Stays Round

  • , by Noah van Knippenberg
  • 3 min reading time
M Tip voor Joint van ongebleekt papier

A well-rolled tip gives your joint extra stability and helps create a smooth airflow. With this simple M-fold, you can make a firm, round tip in just a few steps that keeps its shape while rolling. Watch the video or follow the steps below.

How do you roll a tip for a joint?

For this method, all you need is a regular paper tip. First, we create a small M-fold and then roll the rest of the paper around it.

Step 1: Make the first fold

Fold the top of the tip down by about half a centimetre. Press the fold firmly so you get a sharp crease.

First half-centimetre fold in a paper tip for a joint

Step 2: Fold the paper back

Now fold the end in the opposite direction. Make this second fold slightly shorter than the first one.

Second, slightly shorter fold in the paper tip

Step 3: Create the M shape

Fold the tip back again in the same direction as the first fold. If you have done it correctly, you should now see a small M shape.

Three folds forming a small M shape in the paper tip

Step 4: Press the M against the tip

Gently press the folded M against the rest of the tip. Keep the folds neatly together, but do not flatten them completely.

The folded M is pressed against the rest of the paper tip

Step 5: Roll from the other side

Now start at the other end of the tip and roll the paper tightly towards the M.

Step 6: Give the paper some memory

Roll the tip tightly back and forth a few times. This gives the paper a kind of memory and helps it naturally keep its round shape.

This simple trick makes it much easier to keep the tip neatly rolled afterwards.

The tip is rolled from the other end towards the M shape

Step 7: Roll the M inside

Do not completely unroll the tip again. Keep the round shape intact and carefully roll the M inside.

Gently press everything into place until you have a firm, round tip.

Round paper tip for a joint with an M fold in the centre

Why use an M-fold in your tip?

The M in the centre helps the tip keep its shape and prevents the middle from being completely pressed closed. Rolling the paper tightly beforehand also makes it easier for the tip to stay round while you roll your joint.

Having trouble rolling the tip?

No problem. The small M-fold can take a little practice at first. Try to make the folds sharp and roll the paper tightly a few times during step 6. After a few attempts, it usually becomes much easier.

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Noah van Knippenberg

Noah van Knippenberg

Content Specialist Novus Fumus

Noah van Knippenberg writes for Novus Fumus about cultivation techniques, mushrooms, and smartshop-related topics. Drawing from his practical experience, he translates complex subjects into accessible and reliable information.

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