Joint rolling became an increasingly visible form of cannabis craftsmanship as rollers began experimenting with elaborate techniques and visual presentation.
Michigan Beginnings: From Custy to Craftsman
Andrew Shurter, known through @shurter710 and @phatandysrolls, came from Michigan. The original account describes his development as a transition from being a custy to becoming a culture shaper. He started rolling his own doinks at 18. His style developed around three specific techniques: Tuned airflow. Glass tips. Rosin worms. The caption identifies one principle that continued throughout his development: Forever learning.
Building the Craft: Donuts, Hash Holes and Double-Barrels
Phat Andy developed his name through increasingly elaborate rolls. The original account identifies three signature categories: Donuts. Hash holes. Double-barrels. His joints were engineered more like art than conventional smoking products. His social media pages became showcases for technique, with each post pushing the boundaries of what a joint could look like. The work emphasized visual presentation and the technical details behind each roll.
Paying Homage: Rolls by the Hare
The original account emphasizes that Andy acknowledged the people whose work influenced his development. One important figure was Rolls by the Hare. According to the caption, Rolls by the Hare originated the Oink Doinks and coined the term. Andy drew inspiration from that creation. The original account specifically connects this inspiration to the signature smiley mouth that became part of Andy's work. The caption presents the relationship as an important example of how one roller's innovation influenced another.
The Donut King and the Four-Hole Donut
Another important influence was The Donut King, identified as @the_donut_king_420. The original account credits him as the first person to post a multi-holed donut, featuring four holes. His back-and-forth with Rolls by the Hare involved seeing who could pack the most holes into a donut. The competition helped fuel experimentation and innovation within the rolling community. The caption connects this exchange directly to the development of Andy's own rolling path.
The Viral 23: A 23-Gram Joint
Andy received a major breakthrough through a collaboration involving Elements Papers. The original account documents the exact construction of the joint: Two Phantom King Size Wide papers. One RAW filter booklet. One 13mm glass tip. Together, the materials produced a 23-gram joint. The resulting post was called: "23:)" The post went viral and became one of Andy's defining moments. It also established a benchmark that remained debated within the rolling community: Is 23 grams the maximum possible using two papers? The original caption preserves the question rather than presenting it as a settled technical limit.
From Instagram to Retail: Light Sky Farms
The original account describes Andy's transition from online attention to retail collaborations. Light Sky Farms, identified as @lightskyfarms231, released the Oink Doink line. The products were proudly marked: "hand-rolled by phat andy rolls." The collaboration brought his rolling work into a commercial product line.
Only Alien: Limited Lounge Drops
The caption also identifies Only Alien as a location that hosted lounge drops. These releases featured limited collaborations involving Andy's rolls. The original account describes the progression as a transition from Instagram recognition to dispensary menus. His online work began translating into physical retail opportunities.
Find Your Hashy Face: A Community Identity
The original account identifies Hashy Face Doinks, or @hashyfacedoinks, as another part of the culture surrounding Andy. The page highlighted the expressions associated with smoking sessions: Terp-drunk smiles. Hazy eyes. The phrase: "find your hashy face" became both a recognizable expression and a community bond. The concept expanded the culture around the rolls themselves.
Proper Doinks TV: Building Credibility
Andy continued developing his reputation through live rolling competitions and public appearances. The original account identifies Proper Doinks TV streams as an important part of this progression. He battled live, demonstrating his technique in front of an audience. The caption also identifies rolling-bar sponsorships as another part of his growing professional profile.
2025: Masters of Donuts Berlin
In 2025, Andy reached another milestone. He was selected as a judge for the first-ever Masters of Donuts Berlin. The event was associated with: Masters of Rosin. Masters of Donuts. The original account describes this as his entry onto an international stage of rollers. His selection recognized the credibility he had developed through his rolling work and involvement in the community.
Legacy: Forever Learning, Forever Rolling
Andrew Shurter's journey began in Michigan with a personal habit of rolling doinks at 18. His development involved tuned airflow, glass tips, rosin worms, donuts, hash holes and double-barrels. Rolls by the Hare and The Donut King were important influences, while the viral 23-gram joint with Elements Papers established a benchmark. Retail collaborations with Light Sky Farms and Only Alien brought his rolls into physical spaces, while Hashy Face Doinks built community identity. His selection as a judge for the first Masters of Donuts Berlin in 2025 represented another step in his development. The original account's message remains consistent: Forever learning. Forever rolling.
Sources
nuggnotes. "Find Your Hashy Face: Phat Andy Rolls." Instagram, Oct 1, 2025. https://www.instagram.com/p/DPSB9feklbZ/
The original Instagram post behind this article. NOTE: Research found NO third-party source for any claim in this article — no coverage of Andrew Shurter / Phat Andy Rolls, the 23-gram joint, the Light Sky Farms "Oink Doink" line, or a "Masters of Donuts Berlin" event (the documented event family is Masters of Rosin). Publish as a fully attributed account of the original post, like Baysfinest and High Balance.
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