How Custom Rolling Papers Are Made: 7 Easy Steps!

Step 1: Gum Preparation

Sourcing the Gum

The gum is derived from the acacia tree in Sudan, carefully sourced from non-conflict zones to ensure farmers are paid fairly.

Processing the Gum

The gum undergoes a precise process: it’s dried, turned into granules, and mixed with water at 65 °C. Additives are introduced to enhance performance, and impurities are carefully removed to ensure a clean, natural product.

Step 2: The Master Paper Roll

Arrival at the Factory

The base of our custom rolling papers comes from “master rolls” delivered from paper mills in France and China. These rolls, spanning 10,000 meters, serve as the starting point for production. They include a wide range of papers such as rice, flax, hemp, and alfalfa.

Cutting and Gumming

Our state-of-the-art machinery cuts the master rolls into smaller bobbins while simultaneously applying the gum layer. For instance, when manufacturing king slim or quarter-size rolling papers, the bobbin is cut to 44mm, while single size requires 36mm. This ensures consistency across every custom rolling paper produced.

Step 3: Conditioning the Bobbins

Controlled Storage

Once the bobbins are prepared, they are stored in a temperature-controlled room set at 21°C. This step stabilizes the paper and gum, ensuring optimal performance during the next stages of production.

Step 4: Wrapping

Strengthening the Paper

Wrapping is a crucial process where papers are given the robustness needed for everyday use. Layers are carefully bonded to create durable, high-quality sheets.

Challenges in Wrapping

Due to the delicate nature of the materials, wrapping is one of the most intricate steps. Even a slight misalignment can cause machine breakdowns, making this process as challenging as it is vital.

Step 5: Printing and Packaging

Offset Printing

Booklets and display boxes are printed on a HEIDELBERG Speedmaster CX 104m, a high-performance machine with speeds of up to 16,500 sheets per hour.

Lamination

Once printed, the sheets are sent for special lamination to provide an anti-tear effect. This can be done in gloss, matte, or other special finishes as per customer requirements.

Die Cutting

Die cutting is the process of cutting precise shapes, such as booklet wrappers and display boxes, using stainless steel high-grade blades for a crisp finish.

Step 6: Assembly of Bobbins to Booklets

Efficiency in Production

To streamline operations, interleaving and packaging are integrated. This not only enhances efficiency but also minimizes waste. Each booklet is carefully packed, ready to reach customers worldwide. The interleaving and packaging line produces up to 200 booklets per minute and integrates packing booklets into display boxes.

Adding Tips

If a customer requests booklets with tips (also known as crutches or joint tips), an additional process is added before packing. Our fully automated machine applies the outer wrapper to the booklet and inserts the tips seamlessly.

Step 7: Worldwide Shipping

Storage and Shipping

Finished custom rolling papers are stored in warehouses before being shipped by pallet via sea or air. This ensures that rolling papers reach customers in pristine condition, regardless of distance.

Key Distribution Points

Our rolling papers are shipped globally, with the USA as a key market. Customers include brands, dispensaries, smoke shops, and convenience stores.

A Long History

Origins in China

Roll Your Own Papers began in 2010 with a single production line. Since then, the company has grown exponentially, now operating six full production lines and catering to customers around the globe.

Conclusion

Creating custom rolling papers is a meticulous and thoughtful process, from sourcing premium materials to ensuring seamless global delivery. Each sheet represents years of innovation and dedication to quality. Next time you use a custom rolling paper, take a moment to appreciate the craftsmanship that brings it to life.