In my opinion, every cannabis lover should know how to smoke cannabis without a traditional hookah or learn one. Whether you forgot to bring your hookah or want to try a new way to smoke cannabis, reading our blog about how to Smoke Cannabis Without a Bong will definitely inspire you.
Especially the many DIY cannabis smoking methods we listed on the blog, from crafting a makeshift pipe out of fruit to using household items to create functional smoking devices, the possibilities are nearly endless. Methods like the apple pipe, water bottle bong, or even the hot knife technique have become classic solutions passed down through generations of cannabis users
Fruit-Based Smoking Devices
Aside from being novel, the popularity of fruit pipes has an extraordinary appeal. Apple pipes have reached near-mythical status. One enthusiast, for example, claims, “I think God intended apples to be used as smoking implements; otherwise, how could they have designed the grooves around the stem to be the perfect bowl shape and size?” This eloquently states how some fruit pipes are designed so intuitively requiring minimal effort to shape them into functional smoking tools.
Required Materials
Fresh, firm apples (medium-sized for optimal results)
Pen, pencil, or knife for carving
Knife to shape the bowl
Optional: Bowl lining – aluminum foil and wire mesh
Marijuana and its lighter
Specialized Techniques
Step 1: Prepare the bowl:
Apple stems should be removed, and a shallow bowl of approximately 0.4-0.8 inches deep should be carved in the top. The natural indentation surrounding the stem makes for a great starting point. Additionally, to fortify the bowl, incorporating wire mesh can be helpful to strengthen the bowland prevent the marijuana from falling out.
Step 2: Form the central airway:
Utilizing a pen or similar object, form a small channel from the base of the bowl to the apple’s top center. This constitutes the primary smoke channel, and any debris within the channel should be blown out to maintain proper ventilation to the system.
Step 3: Construct Mouthpiece
Towards the middle section of the apple, puncture a second hole sideways. Position it perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the central airway13. This lateral opening serves as the mouthpiece.
Step 4: Integrate Carbon Hole
On the opposite side of the mouthpiece and also connected to the central chamber, create a third hole. This carbon hole regulates the smoking airflow.
Step 5: Optimization Test:
Blowing air into the bowl, observe whether air is escaping from both hollow sides. This will confirm whether all paths are properly joined. This functional check is important to conduct prior to operation.
Technical Uses
Smoking involves placing one’s mouth over the mouthpiece and covering the carbide with a finger. The cannabis is lit and inhaled, and only after slow inhalation is the carbide freed to clear the pipe. Note: While using the apple-shaped pipe, it is best to incline the pipe to around 45 degrees to enhance filtration during inhalation, almost like a beaker-shaped hookah.
Different fruits help in imparting different tastes, which can enhance certain cannabis strains. My favorite is to use sweet fruits such as peaches and apples to smoke cannabis, which has a stronger aroma.
gravity hookah
The method of operation of a gravity hookah combines vacuum and gravitational forces in a unique manner. As the smaller bottle is gradually lifted from the water, the smoke chamber vacuum forms. This vacuum, then, draws smoke from the burning cannabis into the bottle, thus filling the smoke chamber. While the user presses the bottle back to the water, hydrostatic pressure forces smoke to rapidly enter the user’s throat,
Main container: the primary smoke chamber can be made from a commercial plastic bottle with a capacity of 1.5 or 2 liters.
Lower pipe material: A pipe made out of metal or glass guarantees higher safety and lower risk of burns, so it aligns better with the lower pipe material requirements.
Pipe part: Available pipes can be used, as well as do-it-yourself aluminum foil pipes.
Tool requirements: Any shape can be made using a drill.
Advanced construction techniques
Step 1: Main body preparation
The first step is cleaning a water bottle, which necessitates removing labels and scrubbing it thoroughly so no residue or label remnants remain. With a permanent marker, draw a small circle approximately a third of the way from the bottom of the bottle. This circle will be the part where the lower pipe is inserted.
Utilizing a precise instrument, expand the opening so that it is a bit smaller than the lower pipe’s diameter to ensure a solid fit.
As a vent, drill a(carbon) hole at the top side of the bottle (carb hole). This way, the user can effectively manage smoke and air flow. The lower pipe should submerge enough in the water to enable the smoke to be filtered through the water.
Step 3: Pipe Construction and Installation
If a toothpick is available, one can construct a lower pipe by wrapping aluminum foil around a toothpick and then making small holes through the foil using the toothpick to improve airflow.
Place some marijuana and light it whilst slowly pulling the bottle from the water. The smoke chamber should fill with smoke. When the bottle is almost out of water, remove the pipe section, cover the mouth fully, and then press while inhaling.
Blunts and Joints
Joints are formed by grinding the cannabis and wrapping it in a thin paper. The paper can be made from hemp, rice, or flax. They can be shared with ease and require very little to no equipment. This makes them popular for everyone, from novice users to seasoned veterans.
Necessary Equipment:
Rolling Papers: Look for branded papers like RAW, OCB, or Elements, as they do not use chemical additives. Their material is hemp or rice. Standard sizes are either 1¼ inch or king size, but depend on preference.
Grind the Cannabis: Use a weed grinder to break the cannabis into small pieces of equal size. Aim for 0.5 – 1 gram for a standard joint, which can vary depending on the size of the paper and the desired potency.
Prepare the Filter Tip: Using a small piece of cardstock, roll it into a tight spiral. Alternatively, you can use a pre-made filter tip. As a tip, placing it on one end of the rolling paper makes smoother draws while also providing support along with the structure.
Fill the Paper: Do not adhere the bottom half of the rolling paper, so allow it to stay sticky. Instead, place the cannabis along the crease in the pape,r ensuring that there is remaining space on both sides.
Roll The Joint: With the paper’s non-sticky sid,e cannabis’s side down, roll it between your fingers to shape the weed into a cylinder. Tuck the non-adhesive side over the cannabis and continue rolling upwards.
Seal the Joint: Lick the adhesive strip (or use a damp sponge for hygiene) and press it down to seal. Gently twist the open end to secure the cannabis inside.
Light and Smoke: Light the twisted end evenly, rotating the joint to ensure a consistent burn. Inhale slowly through the filter tip, taking small puffs to avoid harsh hits. Hold the smoke briefly (1–2 seconds) before exhaling to maximize effects.
3. Soda Can Pipe
Materials Required:
Used Aluminum Soda Can
Sharp And Small Object Such As A Push Pin Or Needle
Scissors Or A Screwdriver (For Larger Holes)
Lighter
Step-by-Step Guide
Preparation Step: For preparation, cut the can and remove the pull tab. Scrub the pull tab area clean with water to remove traces of any sugary drinks and residues that may contaminate it.
Creating The Bowl: We make the bowl in the soda can by thumb pressing it. The thumb press should be at two-thirds height of the bottom and should form a dent that would serve as an air passage.
Bowl Shaping: Use a Push pin or Needle and make 15-25 tiny holes that are poke-sized at the dent. Ensure that the apertures are small enough to hold cannabis but allow air flow.
Mouthpiece Making: Ensure that the edges are smooth to prevent cuts on the mouthpiece.
Optional: You may use scissors or a screwdriver to poke a thumb-covered hole on the side of the can, which will allow for easy thumb covering, therefore allowing regulation of where air can enter and smoke to exit.
Usage Technique:
Pack a small amount of finely ground cannabis into the bowl indentation. Cover the carb hole with your thumb, light the cannabis while inhaling through the mouthpiece, then release your thumb to clear the remaining smoke. Treat this as a “one-hitter” device, packing fresh material for each use.
4. Knife Hits (Hot Knifing)
Hot knifing (also referred to as spots, knifers, or knife hits) is still one of the most effective and primitive methods of consuming cannabis for over five decades. This method surfaced back in the 1970s when cannabis users found out they could effectively vaporize hash oil by pressing it between two heated slices of a knife. Moreover, if you do not own a Bong, don’t worry, since this method is a perfect alternative.
As mentioned, hot knifing is effective because it is simple. In this case, you will need two metal butter knives (the stainless steel ones work best), a stove burner or torch, and a small amount of cannabis. To maximize your safety and efficiency, construct a “spottle” or “hooter” that is funnel-shaped – the top of a plastic bottle, paper towel roll, or cut-off water bottle works well, which will help capture and channel the smoke.
Practical approach steps:
Both knife tips should be heated over a stove burner until they are red-hot, which indicates that the temperature is around 400-450°F. While heating the knives, get your cannabis ready by either rolling or tearing a small piece, which should not be bigger than the size of a popcorn kernel. The most important part is to use very little material because this method is extremely efficient in extracting cannabinoids.
Once the knives have been heated, grab the cannabis ball and gently press it onto one of the knife tips. The trick is to apply gentle pressure to ensure that it does not vaporize before the time comes to consume it. Place your spottle near your mouth, then bring the knife with the loaded cannabis to the bottom of your funnel, and finally, while slowly inhaling, apply the second hot knife against the cannabis. The fierce heat will vaporize the material instantly, and you will be able to draw the thick and dense smoke through the funnel.
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