{"id":34345,"date":"2024-04-11T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T12:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=34345"},"modified":"2025-06-23T16:18:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T20:18:27","slug":"hemp-wick-what-is-it-and-how-to-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/hemp-wick-what-is-it-and-how-to-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use Hemp Wick: Step-by-Step Guide (With Pictures)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ditch your lighter, and take your cannabis experience to the next level by burning hemp wick to light up your next joint or bowl.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Hemp Wick?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hemp wick<\/span> is a string made from the thinnest fibers of the hemp plant (a low-THC variety of the <\/span>cannabis sativa <\/span><\/i>plant) coated in beeswax. The beeswax allows for a more steady and slow burn, which is said to help preserve the flavors and terpenes found in cannabis flowers. You can typically purchase hemp wick as a ball of string, but it can also come in smaller bundles and booklets. Now, perhaps the idea seems strange, and you may be wondering how you can use a piece of string to light cannabis and why you would even want to. So, in this article, we will explore the benefits of using hemp wick versus a traditional lighter and provide steps for how you can try out this technique yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How To Use Hemp Wick<\/b><\/h2>\n

1. Unravel a strand<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Since some hemp rolls come in lengths up to 800 feet, you may need to gently pull a short length of string from the roll, about four to six inches long. You can either cut this length of string or leave it attached to the ball of twine. Avoid unraveling the string entirely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Wrap the hemp wick around your lighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Hold one end of the hemp wick against your lighter, and start to wrap the strand tightly around the body of the lighter. Wrap until there is about an inch or two of hemp wick left.<\/p>\n

3. Light the tip<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Holding the end of the strand away from wind and anything flammable, you will light the tip of the string with a lighter or match (which is the more environmentally friendly option). Although you may be lighting the string with a lighter, the undesirable butane and high-temperature burn will not affect your cannabis experience negatively. The portion of the wick that came into contact with the butane should burn off instantly, which will leave you with a burning hemp wick piece free of potentially harmful chemicals. Once the flame is lit, allow it to burn until there is a gentle, even flame, and you\u2019re ready to light your cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Light your cannabis<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Because of its beeswax coating, hemp wick can maintain a stiff shape when you hold it up, rather than dangling or flopping over like a normal string. To light a joint, simply apply the burning tip of the hemp wick to the twisted end of the rolling paper and inhale. For a pipe or bong, hold the tip of the hemp wick in the bowl of ground flower and inhale. In both of these methods, you will basically use the lit hemp wick the same way you would use a lighter or match.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Extinguish the wick<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

After you are finished lighting your hemp wick and cannabis, extinguish the tip by either dipping it in some water or pinching it with wet fingers. Make sure that the tip is extinguished, then wrap the remaining string back into the bundle or ball. You should store your hemp wick in a clean space where the string\u2019s slightly sticky, waxy surface won\u2019t pick up much dust or debris.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of Hemp Wick<\/b><\/h2>\n