Written by Brandon Topp

Smoking a joint with a filter is infinitely better than not. A joint filter tip or crutch paper can prevent loose bits of flower from flying down your throat when you take a hit.

It also creates a smooth funnel for smoke to travel through, making the joint easier to hit and enjoy.

If you're new to rolling joints and are unsure what to do with filter paper, this guide is here to help.

Read on to learn how to roll a joint with a filter. Fill that joint with a selection from Mood's high-end THCa Flower selection.

Table of Contents

• What is a Joint Filter or Crutch?

  • Benefits of Using a Joint Filter

  • Choosing the Right Materials for Your Joint Filter

• How To Make a Joint Filter: Step-By-Step Guide

  • Creative Joint Filter Designs

• Pre-Rolls With Joint Filter Tips

• More Cannabis Products At Mood

What is a Joint Filter or Crutch?

Definition: A joint filter or crutch is a piece of rolled paper inserted at the mouth end of a joint made with a typical rolling paper and some dank flower.

The tip prevents plant matter from getting into your mouth and makes it easier to grab your joint, hold it, and smoke without burning your fingers.

Joint filters can also theoretically reduce the amount of carcinogens inhaled when smoking weed.

All in all, rolling your joints with crutches makes for an overall smoother and more enjoyable smoking experience.

Benefits of Using a Joint Filter

A joint filter adds structure to joints, allowing users to pack down their ground weed for a compact and easy hit. Rolling joints with filters can also help the joint maintain its tubular shape.

Create a joint with a filter tip and see for yourself how the small opening at the mouth improves airflow, resulting in a better, more even burn.

Filters & Waste

Add a filter to your joint paper and waste less weed.

Joint filters can reduce product waste by preventing inadequate airflow and clusters that don’t burn. These tips should liberate you from ever having to put out a clogged joint with perfectly good weed still rolled up inside.

Of course, wasting less weed can save money in the long run, which can be used to roll more weed.

Save your dough and roll an extra doobie, or pack another bowl every week.

Start rolling joints with tips, and help prevent mouth burns with a comfortable barrier between a hot roach and your mouth and fingers.

Choosing the Right Materials for Your Joint Filter

Hemp tip paper is the best material for your joint filter. It is easy to smoke, contains no dyes, and offers the perfect thickness and porousness.

For the next time you roll a joint, check out our breakdown of The Best Rolling Papers for Joints.

If you can’t find hemp tip paper, when it's time to roll a joint, look for materials that match the above description, such as thin cardboard — i.e., an index card, business card, or the box used for your rolling papers.

Cut a rectangular piece of that cardboard, roll it up into a crutch, and then lay it at one end of the paper when you begin rolling.

Avoid using cigarette filters or cigarette filter paper when you roll a joint, as they can be too dense and restrict airflow.

How to Make a Joint Filter: Step-by-Step Guide

The next time you decide to roll a joint with a filter, consider these steps to make the most of your weed.

Step 1: Prepare the Rolling Paper

Choose your filter paper, either buying specifically made tip paper or finding material that matches the above description.

Rip the material to shape, leaving enough space for your mouth to comfortably rest without taking up too much joint space.

Step 2: Create the Filter Tip

Fold one end of the paper into an accordion shape until it makes a "peace sign," “W,” or an “M” shape.

The more folds you have, the thicker and more dense the filter will be.

Step 3: Roll the Filter

Wrap all the excess paper around the accordion until there is nothing left.

It will usually do one or two rotations around the roll before calling it the final crutch.

Adding more than that can cut off the excess to prevent the crutch from being too thick.

Step 4: Add The Tip & Roll The Joint

Place the tip at one end of the joint (commonly the left side) and let it rest along with the flower.

Roll as normal, pack your weed down tight but not too tight, fold, and then continue rolling until you wrap up the paper for a tight wrap at the bottom of the joint around your freshly rolled crutch.

Grab the joint by the tip, light up, and puff away.

Creative Joint Filter Designs

Try rolling a heart filter, peace sign filter, or weed leaf filter to add some personality to your joint.

You can use a pen or similar tool to wrap the paper around and create these designs. You can also experiment with different shapes and sizes to find your perfect joint filter.

At the end of the day, whatever joint filter you form that protects your fingers keeps the integrity of the joint's shape and enables super-easy smoking well after you light it is top-notch in our book.

Pre-Rolls With Joint Filter Tips

While practice makes perfect, sometimes you might not be in the mood to assemble the tip, flower, rolling tray, and additional accessories needed to roll a nice joint.

If you’re not feeling crafty, you can buy pre-made joint filters or reusable joint tips.

To make life even easier, you can also treat yourself to a pre-roll. Mood's extensive selection of Pre-Rolls features the best cannabis flower you can buy online.

They come with expertly crafted filter tips that will protect your lips and ensure smooth smoking. Mood Pre-Rollsa are rolled with great papers and factory-made tips that form an ideal doobie shape.

Check out Mood's selection of THCa Pre-Rolls today.

More Cannabis Products At Mood

Rolling a joint filter is a simple process that can enhance your smoking experience.

By following these tips and practicing your skills, you can create the perfect joint crutch for your needs.

For the many occasions when you're looking to get high without the rigamarole of rolling a joint, you can check out Mood's acclaimed selection of Edibles, Concentrates, and Vapes.

Learn more about smoking joints and enjoying cannabis products at the Mood Blog today.