How to Make Your Own Glass Bong from Scratch or Using Recycled Materials

If you enjoy smoking herb or tobacco from a bong, you might be interested in making your own glass bong at home. Glass bongs are more durable, smoother, and easier to clean than plastic or metal ones. They also look more elegant and can be customized to your liking. In this blog post, we will show you how to make a glass bong from scratch or using recycled materials, such as a glass bottle. You will need some basic tools and supplies, as well as some creativity and patience. Let’s get started!

How to Make a Glass Bong from Scratch

If you want to make a glass bong from scratch, you will need a piece of glass tubing, a propane torch, and a working surface. You can buy glass tubing online or at a local craft store. The length and diameter of the tubing will depend on the size and shape of the bong you want to create. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Cut the glass tubing to the desired length. You can use a glass cutter or a hacksaw to do this. Be careful not to crack or shatter the glass.
2. Heat one end of the glass tubing with the propane torch until it becomes soft and pliable. You can use a pair of pliers or tongs to hold the tubing while you heat it.
3. Blow into the other end of the tubing to create a bubble-like shape. This will be the base of your bong. You can use a rubber hose or a straw to blow into the tubing if it is too hot to touch.
4. Shape the bubble with your hands or with a metal rod while it is still hot. You can make it round, oval, square, or any shape you like. Be careful not to burn yourself or pop the bubble.
5. Let the bubble cool down and harden. You can use a bowl of cold water or a wet towel to speed up the cooling process.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 with another piece of glass tubing to create the stem of your bong. The stem should be long enough to reach inside the base and have a slight bend at one end.
7. Heat the end of the stem that will go inside the base with the propane torch until it becomes soft and pliable.
8. Poke a hole in the side of the base with a metal rod or a drill bit while it is still hot. The hole should be big enough to fit the stem snugly.
9. Insert the stem into the hole and seal it with some molten glass from the torch. You can use some pliers or tongs to adjust the angle and position of the stem.
10. Let the stem cool down and harden.
11. Add a bowl to the end of the stem that sticks out of the base. You can use a metal or glass bowl that fits securely on the stem, or you can make your own bowl from another piece of glass tubing.
12. Fill the base with water until it covers about half of the stem.
13. Your glass bong is ready to use! Enjoy smoking your favorite herb or tobacco from it.

How to Make a Glass Bong Using Recycled Materials

If you don’t have access to glass tubing or a propane torch, you can still make a glass bong using recycled materials, such as a glass bottle. You will need a glass bottle, a piece of glass tubing, a grommet or cork, a stem or tube, and a bowl. You can use any glass bottle that has a long neck and a wide base, such as a wine bottle, a liquor bottle, or a soda bottle. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Gather your supplies and clean the bottle.
2. Drill a hole in the bottle near the bottom using a 3/4″ diamond drill bit. You can use an electric drill or a hand drill for this. Be sure to use a battery powered drill, as you will be running water over the drilling area. To keep the glass cool and prevent it from breaking, turn on the faucet and hold the bottle so that water runs over the spot where you want to drill. Start drilling slowly and apply gentle pressure until you break through the glass.
3. Insert a grommet or cork into the hole. The grommet or cork should have an outside diameter of 31/32″, an inner diameter of 1/2″, and a 3/4″ groove. These can be found at supply stores or online. The grommet or cork will act as a seal and prevent water from leaking out of the hole.
4. Insert a stem or tube into the grommet or cork. The stem or tube should be long enough to reach inside the bottle and have a slight bend at one end. You can use a metal or plastic stem or tube that fits snugly into the grommet or cork, or you can use another piece of glass tubing that you cut and heat with a propane torch.
5. Add a bowl to the end of the stem or tube that sticks out of the bottle. You can use a metal or glass bowl that fits securely on the stem or tube, or you can make your own bowl from another piece of glass tubing.
6. Fill the bottle with water until it covers about half of the stem or tube.
7. Your glass bong is ready to use! Enjoy smoking your favorite herb or tobacco from it.

Conclusion

Making your own glass bong is a fun and rewarding project that can save you money and give you a unique smoking experience. You can make a glass bong from scratch or using recycled materials, depending on your preference and availability of tools and supplies. Glass bongs are more durable, smoother, and easier to clean than plastic or metal ones. They also look more elegant and can be customized to your liking. We hope this blog post has inspired you to try making your own glass bong at home. Happy smoking!