Did you forget your bong at a friend’s place? Are you in the mood to get inventive? Either way, don’t worry. We’ll show you how to craft an incredible homemade water bottle bong – it’s something every die-hard stoner ought to try out sooner or later!
Understanding the Basics: Parts of a Bong
Ready to make your own bong? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ll go over every element needed for making a homemade bong – from simple designs to magnificent art pieces. But first things first: let’s break down each component of a basic bong and get started on our DIY journey!
To craft your own bong, it’s essential to gain an understanding of the basic parts needed.
Tube:
When smoking from a bong, the smoke is drawn into your lungs through the neck of the apparatus. As you inhale, it’s as if you have been transported to an enchanting wonderland.
Base:
The base’s main purpose is to collect and contain the water.
Carb or Carburetor:
For those who are unfamiliar, the small hole located on the side or back of a bong is aptly called a carb; it allows you to control airflow with nothing more than your index finger.
Bowl:
The bowl provides the ideal vessel to contain and store your cannabis.
Downstem:
Connected to the bowl, the downstem is a slender pipe that facilitates smoke travel from there to the bottom of the water tube and back out again.
The Bottle Bong
Creating your own water bottle bong is an easy, environmentally-friendly project with just a few simple items needed. Don’t stress if you can’t find the matching cap as it won’t be necessary for this task. For super intense and huge hits, opt for the largest size bottle possible to construct your homemade bong!
Grab a plastic bottle and fill it up with water until it is ¼ full. Then, take any sharp object like scissors, a pen or screwdriver to puncture a tiny hole just below the neck of the container to make your bong’s carb.
Subsequently, fashion another hole just above the water level of your plastic bottle bong. This is where you’ll insert the downstem. Your aim should be to make sure that this opening isn’t overly large; indeed, it must fit snugly so that the stem cannot move around or even slip inside!
Building the downstem and bowl
To create a bowl for your herbs, you’ll need to gather some materials first. An old marker or pen works perfectly as the outer layer–the wider its diameter, the larger space it will provide inside for placing your buds. Additionally, grab some aluminum foil from the kitchen and get ready to roll!
Begin by removing all of the inner components from the marker or pen, leaving only a hollow tube. Subsequently, use aluminum foil to cover one end and firmly press in the center until it resembles a bowl-like shape. It is essential that there are no tears in the foil as burning plastic can be exceptionally hazardous for your health.
To get your homemade water bottle bong ready to use, you’ll only need a few simple steps. Start by inserting the open edge of your downstem into the lower hole on the bottle and angling it downward towards the water inside. Then, pack in some herb for your bowl and light up!
The Gravity Bong
Create a unique, science-inspired weed bong in the comfort of your own home with this easy and cost-effective Gravity Bong method! All you need are few simple items that can be found around the house.
- a plastic bottle;
- a needle or a toothpick;
- some aluminum foil;
- any kind of container, as long as it’s bigger than the bottle.
Building a Gravity Bong
To begin, grab your bottle and discard the cap. Then cover the mouthpiece with foil to form a bowl. Using a needle or thin stick, create small holes in that bowl so smoke can traverse through them into the bottle below.
Now, fill the larger container with water and carefully submerge your foil-wrapped half bottle so that the aluminum bowl is facing up. Ready? Begin to lift your gravity bong slowly as you light it at the same time – but be sure not to pull out too far or all of its smoke will escape!
Maintaining the container upright, remove the aluminum foil covering with caution and inhale all of the collected smoke as you lightly press down on it. If you can’t finish smoking at once, simply cover its mouthpiece using your palm until ready to take another puff.
Extra Tip: To upgrade the appearance of your homemade gravity bong, begin by puncturing the center of its cap with a hole. Next, secure the cap to the bottle using aluminum foil and shape it into a small bowl with gentle pressure. Make several more holes for ventilation through an awl and then reattach the modified lid back onto your contraption!
Illuminate your buds with ease – no more embarrassingly fumbling around to remove the foil; simply unscrew your lid and you’re ready to go!
The Tic Tac Bong
If you’re up at 3am and have run out of rolling papers, don’t despair! You may not even know it but with a little ingenuity the common Tic Tac container or Pringles box can make for an excellent smoking device. So go ahead, take advantage of what is readily available in your home and start creating some amazing alternatives to traditional rolling paper!
Building a Tic Tac Bong
Crafting a DIY Tic Tac Bong is simple! Using scissors, make an incision near the bottom of your empty Tic Tac box and insert your downstem. If you require instruction on how to shape one, follow the same steps as when making a Bottle Bong. In no time at all, you can be puffing away with ease.
Now, create another tiny hole closer to the upper edge of the box that will serve as its carburetor.
Finally, fill the bong with a suitable amount of water so that it covers the edge of the stem. Make the most of that preexisting hole in your Tic Tac box and use it as a tube to breathe in your smoke. Get ready to light up and take deep breaths!
The iBong, or the Apple Bong
Did you know that bongs don’t only exist in stores, but can be made at home too? Enter the classic homemade fruit or vegetable pipe. You need nothing more than an apple (or any other fruit/vegetable) and a pencil to construct it – plus, the added aromatic flavor is sure to delight your taste buds! So why wait? Start crafting this fun and cost-effective project today with just a few simple steps.
Building an Apple Bong
To begin, select a ripe apple and remove the stem. Insert a pencil or any pointed object through the top until you reach the core of what will soon become an apple bong – this serves as your downstem and bowl!
Stick a pencil through the side of the apple until you reach its center. The holes should meet in the middle for your carburetor. Then, make another hole at its front that connects to both previous ones – this will serve as your tube!
Extra Tip: Don’t underestimate the potential of fruits and vegetables beyond just apples! Whether you opt for bananas, pumpkins, pineapples, cucumbers or a combination of any two – get creative and explore new realms when crafting your homemade bong.
Congratulations, your apple bong is now ready for use! Light it up and enjoy the experience.
Mason Jar Bong
Jars are the go-to item for crafting in this decade, so how could we leave them out of our roundup? This method is perfect if you’re feeling motivated and want to create an enduring homemade bong.
To begin, grab a jar from your kitchen and cut three holes in the lid—two that are of equal size, plus one smaller opening for the carburetor.
After that, source any tubing you find around your property or utilize aged markers like we did with the plastic bottle method and insert them into the jar using its larger holes. Remember to include one tube long enough so it’s submerged in water and functions as a downstem.
If you’re feeling fired up to create some custom bongs, get a couple of clear tubes for that polished and professional look. To ensure an optimal experience, make sure the openings are comparable in size with the respective tubes.
Extra points: To ensure that no air escapes through the lid’s openings, you can install rubber grommets around the tubes to create an effective seal.
Finally, you can construct a bowl along the edge of the longer tube. The simple approach is to cover it with aluminum foil, but another option is attaching a metal bottle cap -which you could acquire from olive oil bottles, alcoholic containers or any other handy source- and then poking several tiny openings for allowing smoke through.
Bongs vs Joints: Pros and Cons
Having figured out how to craft your own bong at home, let’s investigate and compare it with the widely recognized and beloved joints for consuming cannabis.
Pros of Joints
Rolling a joint is not the most practical way to take in cannabis, yet consumers still revel in the entire process of crushing up herbs, rolling it neatly and putting a flame to it. What’s even more exciting is that you don’t need any expensive tools; all you need are some papers, filter tips and a lighter. Joints are a perfect way to create an atmosphere of camaraderie among friends (or even strangers), no matter if you’re at the beach, forest, or your friend’s place. You can all share just one joint without having to refill it every few hits as would be necessary with a bong. Plus, there are lots of methods for enhancing joints that make them much more powerful – like adding kief, hash and concentrates!
Cons of Joints
Though there are some downsides to smoking joints, the greatest disadvantage is that not everyone knows how to do it. Rolling a joint isn’t as easy as you may think; it takes time and patience to properly grind up your weed, create a filter tip, then roll the joint itself. What’s more, with no purification system in place for filters tips like those used on joints, harsh smoke can cause coughing fits when inhaling deeply.
When you’re searching for a bong to suit your needs, look no further than water filtration. Not only does it help clear out any nasties from the smoke, but it also makes each puff smoother and more pleasant on the throat. Plus with all of their eye-catching shapes and sizes, there’s bound to be one that is perfect just for you!
Cons of Bongs
Bongs offer a plethora of advantages, but it’s important to recognize their downsides. Their large size makes them hard to carry around or bring with you on the go; mini bongs are available, however they tend to break easily and aren’t nearly as efficient as if one had rolling papers along with some matches. Additionally, those wanting something more mellow in terms of smoking experience may prefer joints since bong hits can be too intense for many people.
So the ultimate question: which is better, joints or bongs? Ultimately, it all depends on your preference. If you desire a fast smoke break then joints are ideal; however, if you have time to spend with friends and want an extended session then bongs may be the way to go.
Conclusion And Recommendations
Crafting a homemade bong doesn’t have to be an engineering feat, and the best part is that you can use pretty much anything your creative mind comes up with. All it takes is some imagination and perseverance!
Let these ideas fire up both your creative juices and water pipes! Ensure you’re safe when experimenting with smoking devices, so remember to avoid any plastic-smoking adventures. Have fun creating things that are uniquely yours; then share all the awesomeness by sending us photos of your bong masterpieces or sharing instructions on how to make a homemade bong like no other!