Author: Michelle Janikian

Rosin Clarity: How to Make Beautifully Clear Rosin

Rosin Clarity: How to Make Beautifully Clear Rosin

Posted by | Mar 19, 2020 | , |

A light color and clear consistency are hallmarks of top quality solventless rosin. But for many beginner rosineers, achieving that level of refinement can be tricky – or might even seem impossible. However, with the right know-how and technique, clear rosin is right around the corner. So, if your solventless rosin looks dark or has an inconsistent appearance to it, then dive into our clarity guide! We’ll show you exactly how to make beautifully clear rosin. Starting Material Quality As with all aspects of rosin making, the quality of your starting material has the biggest impact on your end...

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Curing Rosin: Everything You Need to Know

Curing Rosin: Everything You Need to Know

Posted by | Mar 13, 2020 | |

Rosin makers are always looking for new ways to improve on their solventless game, and the newest trend hitting the scene is rosin jam. Cured rosin is really making a name for itself, and that’s because some intrepid solventless explorers have discovered that over time, rosin can mature like a fine wine.  The curing process usually involves rosin being collected in a sealable jar, heat treated with some variation of hot or cold temperatures, and then stored for a few weeks or longer. And, if done well, the resulting rosin jam can be one of the most flavorful and...

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First Time Rosin Presser: 3 Forgiving Strains for Beginners

First Time Rosin Presser: 3 Forgiving Strains for Beginners

Posted by | Mar 5, 2020 | , |

Solventless rosin making is an art and a skill, and mastering the rosin technique takes time, effort, and above all, practice. As a first time presser, rosin making can seem like a daunting prospect, but luckily, its learning curve is far from insurmountable.  If you missed part one of this series, be sure to check out our First Time Rosin Presser: 5 Mistakes Not to Make which covers many of the basic errors of rosin making, and is a great place to start if your brand new to the rosin game. Here we’ll build on that advice and explore...

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What’s the Point of Winterizing Rosin?

What’s the Point of Winterizing Rosin?

Posted by | Mar 4, 2020 | |

Solvent dewaxing is a common refinement technique used in solvent based extraction methods like BHO and CO2 oil manufacture. Basically, it’s used to clear unwanted plant lipids and waxes from cannabis extracts. But now the practice is starting to appear in rosin making, and it begs the question, what’s the point? Why would you take a perfectly good solventless extract, and apply a heavy solvent based process to it? Let’s investigate the winterization of rosin, and find out why it’s being used. ( Credit: HowToWeed ) What is Winterization? Winterization, or solvent dewaxing to give its technical name, is...

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Flower Rosin: Are Filter Bags Worth It?

Flower Rosin: Are Filter Bags Worth It?

Posted by | Feb 24, 2020 | , |

While micron filter bags are an absolute necessity when it comes to pressing with dry-sift or bubble hash, their use is not critical when pressing from flower, and subsequently, many flower pressers don’t even consider using them. However, filter bags have a lot to bring to the solventless table, as they can improve the quality of your flower rosin immensely.  See how micron filter bags help prevent plant material from being pressed into finished flower rosin. What are Micron Filter Bags? Rosin micron filters are typically bags composed of a fine nylon mesh, and they basically function in the...

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