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R

I’m still working on snuffing technique, but sometimes I just want a ‘hit’ without worrying about getting it in my sinuses or down my throat. Attached is a pic of something I tried today which seems quite useful. It’s one of those flexible drinking straws (trimmed) with a bit of flexible tube attached. I put a dose of snuff in the bent end of the straw, aim it up my nostril and then, with the tube in my mouth, blow it in. It only needs a very gentle blow - eg. like if you were spitting a seed out. This seems to be pretty effective at delivering the snuff exactly where it needs to go, but no further. I wouldn’t recommend using it outside the privacy of your own bathroom though…

J

This is an excellent idea. True “insufflation” as it were by definition. It has been on my mind for a while now to develop some device that would softly blow a measured dose of snuff up the nose, a snuff “gun” if you will. Such device would be ideal for public use. Necessity being the mother of invention I surrender this device may never come to fruition as snuffing is such a simple function but then so is “baking” a pris of snus yet the Ice Tool seems to be popular.

R

Thanks. It might be possible to put a syringe or rubber bulb on the end for the purpose of blowing it, but it seems to work OK like this. I’m also trying to adapt something like a retractable pen, using the spring to somehow shoot a dose up the nostril.

B

@Juxtaposer Here is one for $45 "Monopowder P® nasal insufflator http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&tbo=d&biw=1360&bih=677&tbm=isch&tbnid=wbwMOUTSLhKmRM:&imgrefurl=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378517302001771&docid=0tb3t-CF2IgcbM&imgurl=http://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S0378517302001771-gr3.gif&w=202&h=151&ei=5FDXUOe6MYvO0QGRv4HYDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=14&vpy=172&dur=1651&hovh=120&hovw=161&tx=66&ty=84&sig=116573615899887357651&page=1&tbnh=120&tbnw=154&start=0&ndsp=33&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:91

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@Rake Attach http://www.amazon.com/Panacea-15312-19-Inch-Finish-Fireplace/dp/B003B5N8D2/ref=sr\\_1\\_2?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1356291678&sr=1-2 or just funnel the snuff into the nozzles end and give your self a shot

N

i could see myself using one of these for the shear ease of use http://www.foremostequipment.com/index.cgi?item=FME-24412&gclid=CKSjwc2GsrQCFQKRPAodrToAbA

R

Just searching google for ‘nasal insufflator’, ‘bulb insufflator’ and similar things I found the following which is basically the same as what i first posted: http://www.directhaler.com/search/directhaler-h15.htm

R

Forget what i first posted, all you need is this (attached). Drop your dose down the long arm, blow through the short arm. Voila. Basically the same as the previous link - just trim the long arm of a flexible drinking straw. 100 ‘insnufflators’ for a buck at the supermarket.

M

I could imagine that this could become a new party favorite along with beer bong hits

N

@rake I thought the bend being where it was on the first pic would make the snuff go to the front of the nose, it looks like with this second pic that the flow will be like a typical snorter.

T

@Rake that last gadget (before the straw) looks cool… And the first to close the passage between nasal cavity and oral cavity"?.. The straw would do just as well. Great idea

E

i could see myself using one of these for the shear ease of use http://www.foremostequipment.com/index.cgi?item=FME-24412&gclid=CKSjwc2GsrQCFQKRPAodrToAbA

We must have a Snuffhouse edition of these.

T

I so want to try the straw trick when i get home… I have a box of the flexi-straws.

R

“Some tribes of Brazilian Indians consume snuff as consecration after work to vent, relax, cool the memory. It can be used anytime and takes away the boredom physical, mental and spiritual, is born when a new thought, a new idea. The snuff is prepared with great care, using tobacco and other trees ash. It is also used to cool the body, because when they works hard under the sun to go bathe in the cold water of the waterfalls, you can catch a cold, and it’s good snuff before. More than stimulating, which makes use of snuff is to lower the blood pressure. Consume snuff with large V-shaped straws called “Tipí”, in this case does not aspire, but are “blown” by a partner.”

B

I like the digital watch

R

Hahaha

X

Yes, occasionally snuffers come up with these homemade devices and a few variations of this idea have been posted in the past few years, but as Rabelo points out the Native Americans have been doing it for a long time before. Try searching some old threads for more ideas. One fellow had one called a snuff carburetor which worked like an engine’s, it has an additional hole to suck air in.

T

I tried a straw dose this evening… Very cool! And blowing it in seemed to give a better flavor,… . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsjVuk7D52s&feature=youtube\\_gdata\\_player

Z

That is cool. Thanks for doing a video; that was very instructive!

R

Agreed - great video demo. I’m not experienced enough to know whether this is giving better flavour, but I do seem more able to *notice* the flavours this way. Also, as a novice snuffer this gives more consistency each time, which I think makes it easier for me to compare different snuffs. Until I get better at snuffing this is allowing me to enjoy and compare some different snuffs without worrying about technique.

M

Questions @Rake I noticed you first design was flexible tubing, was there a problem with using it versus a cut straw? @TobaccyLassy First, the vid was great! Did the fine snuff fall to the elbow portion of the straw? I have plenty of both straws and tubing & will have to try this. I also wonder if the larger hit rules come into play as well

R

@MattheFox No problem with the first one I posted, but the cut straw is much simpler - one snip and you’re ready to go. Re the snuff falling to the elbow - this doesn’t seem to make a difference. Do a test run first with an uncut straw. Drop some snuff down the short arm, aim it away from you (outside) and do the short sharp blow from the other end. The snuff shoots out almost instantaneously even if it’s down at the elbow. Actually, it’s surprisingly fast - blink, and you’ll miss it. It really does shoot out.

M

@Rake Thanks & I just tried the straw. You are correct, the elbow doesn’t create a problem. I did aim lower in one side and high on the other. I lower side sent a vibration to the back of my head and the higher must have hit the right spot. I asked about the tube because I was thinking that a brass one could be made easily with a bead for the blow end & a funnel tip balled for comfort. Might be something for you to market This idea could help those with a septum problem

T

I tried it again today with some Toque Almond toast, and wow, like marzipan in my nose. Awesome! Although i stuck the straw a bit too far up in one nostril. Whew.

M

I am now in snuff heaven. I modified it to fix the issue that I had with it. I milled this down, drilled a small hole in it, drilled a larger hole about the size for a bullet, added a piece of tube for adjustment and here it is. You can just punch the fill end into your snuff for a perfect amount. @Rake your idea is cool

T

@MattheFox That is SO cool! If you ever think about taking orders for your Mod, I’d SO buy one.

B

What is next the CO2 powered snuff gun with self feeding preloaded snuff bullets? Don’t forget your eye protection! Snuff accidents to occur safety first snuffers #-o

M

@basement_shaman I love your thinking. I showed it to my Scottish buddy and he said that if I really want to go this route that it should be a horseshoe design with the hose in the middle so you can do both sides at once. I laughed then thought hmmmm

M

@TobaccyLassy I want to perfect mine first and see if @Rake has an interest. It is his concept and the one I created has allowed me to do back to back hits without any problems. I am thinking about cleaning up the set marks and bluing it to gun metal

M

@basement_shaman We really need you to try this straw idea. You would be able to tell us if a smaller amount works as well as a boxcar

B

https://mistersnuff.com/catalog/glass-double-sniffer-p-2542.html Just attach your hose and there you go

R

@MattheFox: love it! Not sure there’s a good business case for marketing them though - it’s hard to compete with 100 straws for buck at the supermarket! Go for it though. @basement_shaman: did someone mention preloaded snuff? See attached - one preloaded disposable single serve of snuff, just remove cap and you’re ready to go. Maybe useful when driving? And it can probably be snuffed or blown, depending on your preference. You could even make a mini version of this with those smaller flexi-straws that come with those single serve kids’ drink boxes.

M

@Rake I would never argue with logic but I am someone that has learned that usefulness & pleasure defy all logic. lol Besides… when the prototype is done, I was counting on you being the first customer so when you friends see it and ask what the heck it is… You can say “I helped design this”

N

my first time using the bendy straw cut to size today… I have to say it isn’t as convienient/quick as I thought it might be. Also, be sure if you try this, to pinch the mouth side as you don’t want to suck any in or blow prematurely. LOL I am, however, surprised at the mechanics; that is, when you blow it up there it will not go in your throat but may wrap around and go into the other side a bit…nice, even distribution.

M

@nosemboss The one I designed is as quick as the pinch because all you do it tap and blow but you are right on breathing. Wasn’t the experience different from the tradition?

Z

I just tried it with the bendy straw and extra CoC. Definitely no throat hit and very easy to do. Thanks again for the ideas everyone and for the video @TobaccyLassy.

T

Remember those long candy straws… “pixie stix”… With the fruit flavored sugar powder in them? (i think it was a candy only in the USA). LOL, something like that, except with snuff, in a flexi straw would be cool like @rake’s idea!

T

Heh heh… This straw thing is fun!

M

Nice and innovative this make others curious

J

As well as this method works I would certainly recommend it be tried by all. We may in fact rewrite history now. As I recall many different versions of tobacco’s introduction to the world. Most of which involved a description of a Y shaped tube being used. It very well could be that this “toboca” was used in the manner we are discussing here.

R

@MattheFox: Heh, maybe there is a good business case for your deluxe version! Can I have one in my team’s colours? :))

M

I will be testing staining metal this weekend. It is supposed to be like staining glass. I have blued metal and it is a 3 part process. I know I can do these in wood which would be faster but I am not a big fan of wood because I carried mine all day in my jeans and think a wooden one might be fragile

R

@Rabelo: It appears the Brazilian Indians had already invented this straw method too. The URL below has the same picture you posted. Interestingly, as well as the tipi (or tepi) pipes, it also shows a ‘personal’ applicator called a ‘kuripe’. The kuripe is essentially the same as this straw method. The URL has pictures of kuripe for sale. http://medicinadarainha.blogspot.com.br/2010/04/rape-sua-utilizacao-e-indicacoes.html

D

They don’t seem to sell the watches though =(

R

Or the hallucinogenic snuff…

T

Those Kuripes are beautiful!!

M

What could be better than someone trying inventing something new… Doing something that has a long history Think about it, they must of tried the whiff or snort and figured that insufflation was the best means to deliver their dose. Thanks for finding this as it validates the device

R

@Rake Yes, some of the text I translated from this site. I said nothing about Kuripes because I think they are not the traditional Indian method… About the hallucinogenic snuff, it exists over here. Not as recreational use but entheogen. Called “Yopo” or “Paricá” the sacred snuff. Used by some Indians, but only in shamanic rituals. It is made from the seeds of “Anadenanthera Peregrina” and ash from other plants. Not so hard to find these seeds over here, you can even buy online, but this snuff I guess I have no courage to Try…

B

The yopo clip

X

Poor Toki…minutes from death and still hasn’t mastered pluralization. I dont’s wants to die eithers! Everyone got a faceful instead of a snootful, too, WTF!

M

Metal staining test. Cobalt Blue

T

That cobalt Blue is pretty nice!

R

That’s one blue steel kuripe…

T

For some reason the phrase “cool blue snuffytube” popped into my head.

M

I will also be test coloring the tube from the inside. You can not stain a smooth surface so I sand blasted the metal. Also found out that it will need to be clear coated to protect the finish. But the tube might take stain on the inside because it won’t be rubbed

R

I received some snuff bullets this week. These are an easy way to load the snuffzooka - just tap the dose into the top of the straw. No mess no fuss.

T

“Snuffzooka”… I love it.

S

I like the idea I am going to try this hope it doesn’t blow off.

M

It is a completely different experience speaking as someone doing this method for a couple days now

T

It’s great! Completely different flavor on any snuff when blown in… Especially Dragun and toasts.

M

I am going to try it with a stronger snuff and hoping that it rocks!

M

WoW, I took a blast of Superior that I just bought and it woke me up

M

This sounds cool, I think I’ll check if I have some bendy straws… Cheers!

M

I had a friend check out the device and he suggest that I change the fill end to be more funnel like to completely clear itself. I might have to make a new drill bit for this or at least use one that uses a larger angle

T

I remember trying a gadget back in this thread : http://snuffhouse.org/discussion/comment/192811/#Comment_192811 It was using this : It’s works in the same manner as the straw but you push down on the foot pump to shoot the snuff. If you think about it, you get more of a hit and more flavour the more your nose is evenly layered with snuff, so the bigger the tube the more it layers it across your nasal membrane. You could even use a straw with a larger end to send the snuff over a larger area. It’s a novelty way of taking snuff in the privacy of your home

M

lol

R

@Matthefox - try this: fold a piece of paper towel in quarters and then dampen it with water. Fire your loaded kuripe at it and see the snuff distribution. You could do this to compare the result with different designs. The flexi straw seems to distribute the snuff pretty well with no clumping or inconsistencies. I tap the snuff down to the elbow before shooting. @Theatre - someone in that thread suggested an airsoft gun. My son has one of these: http://www.superfunstuff.co.uk/mini-nerf-gun-1458-p.asp Hmmm…

N

omg LOL Definitely the airsoft gun for the win!

T

Lol, airsoft gun!

D

This is quite possibly one of the funniest threads I have ever read on here. When it has run its course, it needs to go into the ‘best of’ section imho.

T

I almost want to try the airsoft snuff hit. Almost. Nevermind. I just put my hand in front of my airsoft pistol fired it dry and I was like “Aw Hell no!”

M

I just tried this for the first time using Toque Apricot. I only used a modest little bendy straw and it worked amazingly well. I took in a much larger amount than I have been pinching so far, and it came as somewhat of a shock. There was a pretty massive amount in the straw, perhaps too much. This is the first time I’d say I really feel the nicotine from snuff. I’ve felt a slight buzz in the past but it doesn’t compare to this dose. Nose burn was a bit greater because of the amount but it really wasn’t too bad and subsided much faster than the flavor. Absolutely 0% of the snuff wound up in my throat/respiratory tract. It is pretty shocking how well this works… I can see myself preloading straws and using them in the car. Might be strange if someone sees me but who cares right? Thanks for the method! EDIT: I suspect this method will increase my overall snuff consumption lol. Its just so effective and quick. Pack up a straw and go. Just had some more blueberry menthol and the flavor is great through the straw.

M

It can be addictive

N

…maybe not airsoft, but maybe a nerf gun

R

It can be addictive

Pun intended?

M

Been keeping at least one of these in my pocket at all times

M

Maybe a snuff gun with a moderate-powered spring mechanism. Did the Automatik Box have a spring?

T

I bought an automatik box from @supervape. No spring per se, but rather a sort of lever action.

M

I watched the vid & it was cool!!! The problem I see with the snuffytube (I really liked the name) is that when breathing into anything is your warm breath creates a mild condensate that the snuff attach’s to. While using the bent straw, this happens after about 10 hits. The snuffytube is the same. I used a pipe cleaner to easily clean it but the fact remains that breath equals moisture. So any device would need to have a puffer system to keep itself clear. (like the one @TobaccyLassy did in her last vid)

M

@TobaccyLassy I saw the video, and that thing looks awesome! If they still made those I would certainly buy one.

B

I am sure you could easily make a pinball type snuff shooter out of pen parts. And it would be disguised as a pen. I used pens before as a snuffer a long time ago >:)

B

I bought an automatik box from @supervape. No spring per se, but rather a sort of lever action.

And people just chucked them when empty,who knew?

M

So I was working on this tube and finished shaping the design and found a major flaw in using mild steel. I do not know if it’s the PH or maybe a acid content in snuff that after a few weeks it breaks down the metal so that part of the scent in your nose is steel. I like the smell of metal but fear that it can’t be safe to breath. Might be the same issue folks have had with tin snuff containers that started to rust. A blown glass design would probably work best. Sorry @basement_shaman & @TobaccyLassy

B

@MattheFox Stainless steel is your best bet, I am not keen on using aluminum for anything entering the body.

T

It didn’t occur to me that the aluminum tube would do that, but it makes sense… After seeing what acidic food does to aluminum foil.

M

@TobaccyLassy I used mild steel for the experiment. Aircraft aluminum is what the bullets are made from because of its stability and hardness. Regular aluminum does not rust like steel (showing rust) It lightly turns white & pits. The broken down metal would flake off like dust and would be breathed it. I should of added that to me equation when I started

F

I panicked when somebody said airsoft. i dont think it would be ideal using something that can fire a 0.2g plastic pellet at speeds of 300-500fps to launch essentially sand like particles into my face. then i realised you were referring to the nerf-type foam dart guns… huge sigh of relief. particularly when they are maintained with silicone oil. (or wear out pretty quickly)

D

I want the fully-automatic airsoft. not nerf. It would cover every part of your respiratory and digestive tract in a matter of seconds. WOOOOH!

F

oh dear god. i thought this was a place for snuffers, not nutters! i guess were all the same level of crazy here deep down…

A

Many thanks Rake for a great idea. Years ago, by slightly heating the tip of the straw, I was able to fashion a “spoon”. I’ll try this with your idea.

A

I had some imitation Cross pens that were 3 for 2 dollars (w/shipping) on eBay. I took out the ink cartridge and pulled the chrome tip off with pliers. It clips neatly (ah! to state the obvious) on an inside suit pocket or the neck of a t-shirt. With a little practice you can get the right size scoop in the top piece and snort through the bottom. The chrome top of the straw is a good guide to reaching the right depth of insertion and its a great conversation starter and I have used it at formal dinners and events.

M

Being a newbie at the art of snuffing and learning from this forum I would have to say that the best gadget for beginners is 1. their fingers (proper pinching & insufflation) 2.back of hand (after learning how NOT to get a throat hit, see #1)

O

Bendy straw for the win! Cheap and marvelously effective! Just don’t accidentally blow your load before it is in. Haha! It just makes scents!

H

If you wish to perfect your technique, I have 3 words for you… practice Practice PRACTICE! I prefer the boxcar technique.

J

Just don’t accidentally blow your load before it is in.

There is one for the out of context quote page lol

W

Hahaha

H

I think that snuff should be approached the same way toddlers approach food… _The first implament you should use is your fingers! _

T

As well as this method works I would certainly recommend it be tried by all. We may in fact rewrite history now. As I recall many different versions of tobacco’s introduction to the world. Most of which involved a description of a Y shaped tube being used. It very well could be that this “toboca” was used in the manner we are discussing here.

Yes, I was thinking that because of the Y shaped tube being used, in fact the name “toboca” maybe the name of the Y shaped tube.

T

All right everyone, who is going to be the first to do this with rustica?

V

Why do you even need gadgets? The only things you ought to have for snuffing are your nose and hand. Unless you lose them all you don’t need anything else.

T

( Before I relate my post - I know this is an older thread - I am a memeber on many forums and some seem to despise the raising of dead posts ( necroposting) while others seems to emply a “search before you post / keep the old lines going mentality” I am the later kind of guy - thanks … - The HP ) Guys. Girls. I am just glad to be here… While cruising through the posts here ( I am trying to read them all before I post too many - Have only started 1 thread since joining ) I came across this thread last night. I though “Huh - that seems novel” and went about my business of reading other things… then this morning, whilst in the shower I thought " I think i will try that straw ting this morning". “But wait HP” you might say - “so what?” Well, reading how folks were concerned of the “yoke” shaped or double nostril design, I simplified things and simply cut 2 straws. Problemo solvedo. I took a can of Tube Rose, figuring that if it hit my throat Tube Rose would for sure let me know, and thus I could adjudicate if this method is in fact the secret snuffificatin ritual of Valhalla or not. I am pretty sure that this was this morning. See - apparently Tube Rose, when scopped about 1/2" worth in each straw, turns into a .22 cal bullet - I placed the plastic barrels of snuff suicide in my nose and like a brazen fool tried to blow through them hard enough to rupture my eardrums. I did not soil myself while I was passed out. I did check to be sure though as my eyes were useless being full of tears , and my nostrils would not divulge any scent beyond that of a dusty old stick barn of leaf in order of cure … My ears rang. My heart raced. I developed a slight tick in my left cheek and if i hold my head just right I switch form English to Dutch while speaking… But I did not get a throat hit. - The HP *some details may be hyperbole however there is a lesson to be learned here kids - it’s fun to try new things - but try in moderation until you know what to expect …

C

I’m also new to snuff and bought several different brands to have a broader experience. Toque, for example proved to be too coarse for me, and Wilsons of Sharrow is easier for the begginer. the problem was that all those cans of Toque and some of WOS (Irish toast, SP 100) were left at the back of he drawer, until I read this post… My oh my! It works wonders and you can really have all the taste and nicotine hit without sneezing or coughing, Wow! This is definitely an excellent idea, thanks guys.

J

@The_HP =))

E

I tried the straw method. It wrks great. I will continue to use it. Thanks for the tip.

M

This thread gives me the great giggles. Apparently, ages after we discovered snuff from the aboriginal populations of the Americas, we have returned to the use of their v-shaped tube.

V

Forget what i first posted, all you need is this (attached). Drop your dose down the long arm, blow through the short arm. Voila. Basically the same as the previous link - just trim the long arm of a flexible drinking straw. 100 ‘insnufflators’ for a buck at the supermarket.

@Rake, how can I not try this when I have a bag of flexible straws in a drawer? I also have a deviated septum from when my nose was smashed to smithereens during a car accident as a teen. It’s caused breathing problems ever since. I’m thinking this could help with that a lot. I’ll report back if I notice any differences doing it this way. Thanks for this thread. Lots of fun as I too love to experiment. Though don’t all snuff users? If everyone liked to experiment everyone would be doing snuff IMHO.

B

Here’s a very nice…very expensive one: https://etsy.com/listing/118789632/baroque-snuff-blow-pipe?ref=related-5

V

@Bodger_Boggins, This snuff blow pipe is gorgeous! I wasn’t sure if it was really for snuff until I read the link. This next link would work for one person and costs a lot less. Made from bamboo decorated with beads. Small, could wear as a necklace. http://shamanicsnuff.com/product/v-bamboo-tepi/ I want one. Heh

B

@Valiant Wow, that’s gorgeous and efficient, both nostrils at once! :-bd

V

@Bodger_Boggins, Your find is more impressive. But this one is more my style and fits my budget. Plus it’s a great conversation starter!

S

I’ve known about this method since I started, but refused because I didn’t want to rely on a crutch to take fine snuffs.  I finally broke down and used a bendy straw.  I’ll continue to work on my technique, but it was nice to get my nose full of HDT with no worry of a throat hit.  Very nice.

A

Tried the straw method and loving it for finer snuffs,just did old mill solstice MMMmmmmm

S

786  OK.  Alright. I resisted this for a long time; but like @SeanOCDPx, I too finally watched the video and broke down and tried it.  Mom has a big ol’ box of bendy straws which are hardly ever used, and as a bonus they come in multiple colors.  

It’s brilliant.  I’ve been using it for two days straight as my go-to method until I get its number.  It just works so bloody well, I’m amused at my own pigheaded unwillingness to try it before.  I’m definitely adding this technique to my toolbox.  Thanks to everypony who re-posted the video and an especially big Thank You to @TobaccyLassy for making the video in the first place!

C

Love to bring back old posts.

   I keep trying the straw method but it does too go partially down my throat. I can feel a light dusting, but wow, what a buzz! Wat am i doing wrong?

M

The Thai red snuff comes with a little bent u shape tube for this. Never tried it. I only pinch snuff.

H

I also tried the straw method. It works, but I avoid to use it - most snuffs just go nicely into my nose with pinching or also the back-of-hand.

The bullets are fine so far - but I use them only on longer car-driving.