How to Make a Bong Quickly: The Ultimate Guide
These days, many individuals are exploring the world of homemade smoking tools for various reasons, including cost-cutting, creativity, and fun. One of the more unique projects in the home-crafting realm is making a bong. Fortunately, it's easier than it might sound. This guide will walk you through the process of making a simple and functional bong using everyday items, making this project accessible to beginners and experienced crafters alike.Part 1: Gathering Materials
Before we dive into the nitty-gritty, let's prepare our materials. You'll need: Empty plastic bottle (a 20 oz bottle works best) Socket bit (7/32 or 5.6mm in size) A lighter A pen that can be taken apart (best if large in diameter) Duct tape Optionally, a needle or exact-o knife Place your empty plastic bottle aside, and head to the nearest hardware store to pick up the socket bit. The socket bit should have a shape that is roughly one inch long, skinnier on one end, and fatter on the other. Ensure that the hole on the skinny end is small to prevent the smoking mixture from falling through.Part 2: Preparing the Bottle
Now for the fun part – transforming an empty bottle into a functional bong. Here are the steps: Empty and Clean the Bottle:Wipe the bottle out to remove any residue. If it's a soda bottle, give it a rinse with warm water to clean out some of the sugar. Remove the bottle cap and any labels, if you wish.
Make a Bowl Hole:Take a lighter and slowly heat a spot on the bottle about halfway from the bottom. Keep the flame just barely touching the bottle to burn a small hole. This hole should be slightly smaller than the diameter of the pen you'll use for the stem. Alternatively, you can punch it out with a needle or carve it with an exact-o knife, ensuring it's not larger than the pen.
Create the Carb Hole:Near the top of the bottle, opposite the hole where your stem will sit, make a second hole. This should be roughly double the size of the first hole and situated where you can naturally hold your finger over it with your non-dominant hand. Again, you can use a needle or an exact-o knife for this step.
Part 3: Attaching the Bowl
Now it's time to attach the stem and bowl: Take Apart the Pen:Break down the pen to just a hollow tube, which will serve as the stem. Ensure your pen is large enough to accommodate the skinny end of the socket bit.
Combine Pen and Socket Bit:Insert the socket bit into the pen. Use duct tape to secure them together, applying a few layers of tape for stability.
Attach the Stem to the Bottle:Slide the unsocket end of the pen into the hole near the bottom of the bottle. Angle it to point downwards, away from the hole where the bowl will be. Use multiple layers of duct tape to secure the pen to the bottle and create an airtight seal. To fill, place a couple of inches of water in the bottle, and your bong is ready for use.