If you are looking for a quick and easy way to enjoy your favorite herb or tobacco, you might want to try making a water bottle bong. A water bottle bong is a simple homemade device that allows you to smoke through water filtration, which cools and smooths the smoke. All you need are some basic household items and a few minutes of your time. Here is how to make a water bottle bong in 5 easy steps.
Step 1: Gather the materials
To make a water bottle bong, you will need the following materials:
- An empty plastic water bottle. Any size will work, but a standard 16.9 ounce bottle is ideal. Remove the cap and label from the bottle.
- A lighter. You will use this to light your herb or tobacco, as well as to make holes in the bottle.
- A pair of scissors or another sharp tool. You will use this to poke holes in the bottle for the downstem and the carb.
- A ballpoint pen. You will disassemble this and use the empty tube as the downstem.
- A small metal socket. You will use this as the bowl for your herb or tobacco. You can find one at any hardware store or online.
- Duct tape and gauze. You will use these to seal and reinforce the connections between the downstem, bowl, and bottle.
- Some water. You will fill the bottle with some water to create the bong chamber.
- Some herb or tobacco. You will pack this into the bowl and light it to smoke.
Step 2: Make the downstem and bowl
To make the downstem and bowl, follow these steps:
- Disassemble the ballpoint pen, taking all the components apart until you are left with only the long empty plastic tube. This becomes the downstem.
- Attach the metal socket to one end of the pen tube. This becomes the bowl. You can use duct tape or gauze to secure it in place.
- Make sure that there is enough airflow through the downstem and bowl. You can test this by blowing through it. If it is too tight, you can poke some holes in the socket with a needle or a pin.
Step 3: Make the holes in the bottle
To make the holes in the bottle, follow these steps:
- Poke a hole near the bottom of the bottle for the downstem. You can use scissors or another sharp tool to make a small hole, then enlarge it with a lighter by melting the plastic around it. Be careful not to burn yourself or make the hole too big.
- Poke another hole slightly above the waterline for the carb. The carb is a hole that you cover with your finger when you inhale, and release when you clear the smoke from the chamber. You can use scissors or another sharp tool to make a small hole, then enlarge it with a lighter if needed. The hole should be big enough for air to flow through, but not so big that you can’t cover it with your finger.
Step 4: Assemble and fill the bong
To assemble and fill the bong, follow these steps:
- Insert the open end of the downstem through the bottom hole of the bottle. Angle it downward so that it is submerged in water when you fill the bottle.
- Use duct tape or gauze to seal any gaps between the downstem and the bottle. Make sure that there are no air leaks.
- Fill the bottle with some water through the top opening. The water level should be above the end of the downstem, but below the carb hole.
Step 5: Pack and light your bong
To pack and light your bong, follow these steps:
- Pack some herb or tobacco into the bowl of your bong. Don’t pack it too tight or too loose, just enough to hold it in place.
- Cover the carb hole with your finger and place your mouth over the top opening of the bottle.
- Use a lighter to ignite your herb or tobacco while inhaling slowly through your mouth. You should see smoke filling up inside the bottle.
- When you are ready to inhale the smoke, remove your finger from the carb hole and inhale deeply through your mouth. You should clear the smoke from the chamber in one breath.
- Exhale the smoke and enjoy the effects of your herb or tobacco.
Conclusion
A water bottle bong is a simple and effective way to smoke your herb or tobacco. It is easy to make with some basic household items and it provides a smooth and cool smoking experience. However, you should be aware of some drawbacks of using a water bottle bong. First, it is not very durable and it can break or leak easily. Second, it is not very hygienic and it can harbor bacteria and mold. Third, it is not very environmentally friendly and it can contribute to plastic waste. Therefore, you should only use a water bottle bong as a temporary solution and not as a regular smoking device. If you want a more reliable and safe bong, you should invest in a glass or metal one that is designed for smoking purposes.
