How to make a homemade bong

Have you ever wondered how to make a homemade bong? If you are a cannabis enthusiast and enjoy exploring different ways of consumption, you are probably familiar with pipes, vaporizers, and bongs. All these devices are highly valued for the efficiency and smoothness they offer when inhaling. But if you are looking for an affordable way to enjoy, here we tell you how to make a homemade bong simply and safely. Discover how to do it step by step!

What is a bong?

Bongs are devices designed for smoking marijuana. They were created in Asia, where they have been used for centuries to smoke tobacco and herbs. In countries like Thailand, Indonesia, and China, they were commonly made from bamboo and other natural materials. Today, bongs have become popular globally, offering a wide variety of types and models for every taste.

Parts of a bong

• Neck: the elongated part that we usually use to hold the bong and through which the smoke rises until we inhale it.
• Base: the area where water should be placed to filter and cool the smoke produced.
• Carburetor (carb): a side hole that helps to inhale the smoke contained inside the bong and also cools it, improving the airflow and the sensation when smoking.
• Bowl: the piece responsible for holding the plant material to be consumed.
• Downstem: the piece that allows the smoke produced by the combustion of the plant material contained in the bowl to pass through the water so that it can be filtered.

How does a bong work?

The base of the bong contains water, a tube connected to that base, and a bowl or burner where the herb is placed. When inhaling, the smoke passes through the water, which helps to cool and filter it, providing a smoother inhalation experience.

How to make a homemade bong

There are different methods to make a homemade bong, such as using glass bottles, plastic bottles, and even fruits. Some of the most notable are:

How to make a homemade bong with a plastic bottle

Without a doubt, this is one of the most popular methods, as you only need an empty plastic bottle, a long, thin tube, as well as blades or scissors. To make it, you just need to make a hole in the side of the lower part of the bottle and insert a tube with cannabis.

Then, fill the bottle with water until it covers the end of the tube. Once assembled, you just need to light the cannabis and inhale from the top.

Gravity bong

In this case, a plastic bottle is also used, but with its respective cap, where a hole is made and a piece of aluminum foil with holes (prepared beforehand like a screen) is placed.

Then, one of the bottles is cut in half, and a deeper container is found. The deeper container is filled with water, and the bottle is submerged, leaving the neck of the bottle out of the water. The cap with the aluminum foil is placed on it. It is lit while the bottle is lifted. Once the smoke has filled the entire bottle, the cap is removed, and it is lifted out of the water to inhale the smoke.

How to make a homemade bong with a glass bottle

In this case, you use a glass jar and a lid along with 2 metal or glass tubes. Two holes are made in the lid of the jar, from which the two tubes will come out, and the jar is filled until it covers the end of the tube.

To use it, you just have to light the cannabis at one end of the tubes and inhale from the top.

Homemade fruit bong

You can make different types of bongs with fruits to give it a much fresher touch. Here are some of the best fruits for this:

Materials needed to make a homemade bong

To make these types of bongs simply, different parts and tools are necessary; the list is as follows:

• Bong bowl of your choice
• Bong downstem (if the downstem and bowl are separate)
• 3 to 5 cm tube for inhaling
• 20 cm smooth-edged knife
• Electric drill
• Drill bits slightly smaller than the diameter of the downstem
• 8 or 10 mm drill bit for the carburetor and inhalation hole
• Spoon
• Plate
• Bottled water
• Cup or bowl to use as a stabilizing base to work on

How to make a homemade apple bong

Among other fruits, the apple is one of the most used. The steps for this are:

• Choose a firm and fresh apple to work with.
• Remove the stem from the top; this will be the place where you will create the bowl to place the herb.
• Use a pen, pencil, or screwdriver to make a hole from the top of the apple toward the center (without going all the way through). This hole will be the place where the herb will be placed.
• If you want, line the hole with a little aluminum foil and poke small holes in the foil so it acts as a screen.
• You will need to drill another hole in the side of the apple, angled toward the center, so that it connects with the first hole. This will be the “tube” through which the smoke will be inhaled.
• Make sure the two holes are correctly connected by blowing through them to verify the airflow.
• Fill the bowl (the top hole) with your ground herb. If you used aluminum foil, this will facilitate cleaning and prevent the herb from falling inside the apple.
• To smoke, seal the carburetor with your finger (if you made one), place your mouth on the side hole, light the herb with a lighter or match, and inhale gently.
• When you are ready to release the accumulated smoke, release the carburetor and enjoy.

Homemade pineapple bong

The steps to follow are:

• Take the knife and cut the top of the pineapple, which will serve as a lid, trying to make the cut clean.
• Empty the pineapple using the knife first and then the spoon.
• Make a hole in the lid.
• Place the tube to be able to inhale.
• Make a second hole from halfway up the pineapple and slightly diagonally; this hole is where we will insert the downstem with the bowl. You will have to ensure that the end of the downstem is covered by the water.
• Pour in bottled water until it covers a couple of centimeters above the end of the downstem.
• Make a hole for the carburetor on the top of the pineapple body (optional).

How to make a melon bong

It is surely the easiest to make due to its characteristics, as it has a skin that is easy to pierce and an interior that is easy to empty.

• Prepare the lid; to do this, cut the melon a little above its middle, then clean out the seeds it contains with the help of a spoon.
• Cut the tip of the lid so you can insert the downstem with the bowl through that area.
• Make a small hole in the center of the lid and insert the downstem with the bowl.
• Make a second hole in the side of the lid to place the tube or mouthpiece through which to inhale.
• Empty the inside of the melon with a spoon and fill it with water until it covers part of the downstem.
• You can make the hole for the carburetor anywhere on the melon, although it is optional.

Something similar can be done with a watermelon, except that you can place more bowls or inhalation tubes and use the water from the watermelon itself to achieve a combination of different flavors.

As we have seen, there are multiple ways to make a homemade bong simply and cheaply; you just have to choose the way you like best and get to work.