Category: Advanced Rosin Tech

5 Tips for Making Killer Bubble Hash

Making high end bubble hash is both an art and a science, and mastering this craft requires time, effort, and above all, knowhow. Let’s face it, ice water extraction is a complicated way to make hash, and there’s a lot to learn before you can even think of achieving five- and six-star quality. So, if you’re a novice hash washer looking to jump into the big leagues, then here’s five tips for making killer bubble hash. 1. Quality In Equals Quality Out The importance of using top grade flower for making bubble hash cannot be overstated, and that’s because the quality, freshness, and strain of your starting material makes the biggest difference to your end results. So, always go out of your way to source the finest and freshest cannabis you can lay your hands on, because it will pay dividends down the line.  2. Use Purified Water and Ice With hash washing, it’s crucial to use purified water rather than tap water for two principle reasons. Firstly, the chemical composition of tap water can change drastically from one area to another, and so will contain varying quantities of particulates and minerals that will contaminate your end results.  Secondly, most tap water undergoes some kind of chlorination and/or fluoridation process which often results in bubble hash with a faint chlorine like taste and aroma. That’s why it’s important to...

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How To Take The Perfect Dab

Just like pressing rosin, dabbing rosin requires a few key steps that really enhance the experience quite a bit. First things first, make sure your rig device and dab tools are sterilized and ready to roll, now more than ever. In all honesty, you just don’t want to dab a gram of fresh rosin with dirty tools. This also means keeping the water in your rig as fresh as possible, because well…it’s all about the Terps! Plus it helps prevent mold spores from dirtying up your piece. Win win.   Use Quality Concentrates Wedding Cake flower rosin.       Another huge factor...

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What To Do When You’re Stuck At Home For A While

Well, here we are.  I don’t know when you’ll read this article, but at the time I’m writing it a “list of activities to do at home” seems more important than usual.  We are facing the mighty battle of 2020. Man vs. Virus. And also some other potentially devastating occurrences that don’t need to be discussed any further here.  This isn’t a sad, scare ya article. No. This article comes from a place of love and support. Along with the recommendations in this article, I wish you all good health and wellness, both mental and physical.  So without further...

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Curing Rosin: Everything You Need to Know

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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What’s the Deal with Rosin Lipids? Fats, Waxes, and Rosin

Plant materials finding their way into your rosin can have a huge impact on the quality, flavor, and aroma of your concentrate. Because of this, rosin makers go out of their way to ensure they don’t end up in the final product.  40g of Rosin Jam (TheArcheType) Chief among these unwanted plant materials are fats and waxes, commonly referred to as lipids. But the term lipids gets thrown around a lot in rosin circles, so what are they exactly? And why are lipids so undesirable in rosin? Let’s take a closer look at lipids: fats, waxes, and rosin. What...

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