Are you out of filters for your cigarette? We have a solution for you, admittedly less effective than classic cigarette filters but you will be able to smoke your cigarette without burning yourself and without having tobacco and ashes in your mouth. In this advisory article, you will find out how to make your own toncar.
A toncar is a piece of cardboard that is rolled into a cylinder and generally contains tobacco. The toncar is used for several reasons. One of these reasons is that it allows the smoker to firmly hold the tobacco inserted into it. During consumption, the toncar protects the smoker from any burns and prevents ashes from getting into the smoker's mouth.
However, the toncar does not have the same characteristics as a filter cigarettes, it does not retain either the tar or any substance present in the tobacco.
There are different ways to make a toncar yourself. You just need to have a piece of cardboard (from your small sheets, for example, or that you purchased beforehand). It can also be from a cigarette pack or booklet whose back or front cover is hard. You should avoid cardboard that is too thick in order to successfully make the toncar.When the cardboard is too thick, it is difficult to roll. The ideal cardboard should have a weight between 170 g/m² and 190 g/m². It is possible to buy pre-cut toncars for those who have difficulty making them at home. You have the possibility to give several shapes to the toncars that you roll.
Indeed, among these shapes, you will find:
So, here are the different ways to make a toncar by yourself in just a few minutes.