First fold the paper in half.

Empty the package of tobacco on the paper.

Make sure you get all the tobacco out!

Place some tobacco in the palm of your hand. Make sure your hands are dry as possible at this point.

Crush, rub, grind, roll the tobacco in your palms to break up the big chunks. Try to get the tobacco to a small grain, uniform size.

The 5 minute clock is running!

Rub the tobacco off your hands on to the paper. Keep all the tobacco on the paper, don't let any get away.

This is why dry hands are important. Leaving this much tobacco could cost you the contest.

Moisture may also adversely affect the lighting and burning characteristics.

The tobacco is now ready to load in the pipe.

You should be around the 4 minute mark. The judges will keep advising you of the time.