Cannabis concentrates (I.E., Hash) have become quite popular lately. This is understandable, as Hash is quite versatile as it can be used for everything from edibles and simply smoking.
Learning to make hash though can be quite confusing. After all, just by doing a simple google search, you’ll see multiple acronyms, names, and techniques on how to make Hash and other marijuana concentrates. As a result, I decided to include this article in my series on DIY Hash.
What Is HASH?–Hash is simply a collection of extracted,
cannabis , resin glands and trichomes. It could be described as only the “good stuff”. Therefore, it is stronger than straightcannabis flower.
Table of Contents
- Industrial and DIY Hash
- Steps
- Bubble Hash
- For More Information
- Dry Ice Hash Vs. Bubble Hash
- Final Thoughts
- FAQs
- Sifting for Gold – Ice Water Hash Vs. Dry Ice Sift
- Dry Ice Hash: All You Need To Know – Cannabis Seeds
- Cannabis Concentrates: Dry Sift vs Bubble Hash – Fast Buds
- Ice Water Bubble Hash vs. Dry Sift: Which Is Better?
- Dry Ice Hash or Bubble Hash? What's the difference? – Steemit
- Dry Ice Hash vs Bubble Hash – GanjaShark.com
- Dry Sift vs Bubble Hash | Rosin Tech News
- Bubble Hash: Origins, Benefits, and How to Make It Yourself
Industrial and DIY Hash
Industrial Hash
Industrial methods for making hash and other marijuana concentrates require specialized equipment. Some of this equipment is so complicated that a Ph.D. is required, in some organizations to be a Head Extraction agent.
DIY Hash
There are several popular DIY methods for making hash, so, a Ph.D. or an aptitude in chemistry is not needed. All that you need to be able to do is follow simple directions.
Some of the more popular DIY traditional hash-making methods are QWISO and BHO. Both of these techniques use solvents (butane and rubbing alcohol”) to extract trichome glands, from
As a result, you might, with good reason, feel warry about trying either of these techniques. If that’s the case you should look into solventless extract methods.
Solventless extraction does not use any volatile chemicals for extraction. Dry Ice Hash and Bubble Hash are two of the most common and well-known solventless extraction methods. Both are also newbie-friendly. Each will be evaluated further below.
Dry Ice Hash
As stated earlier, Dry Ice Hash, along with Bubble Hash is one of the two most popular solventless Hash-making methods. Between Dry Ice Hash and Bubble Hash, dry ice extraction is considered to be the easiest. Easiest isn’t always better. So, read on to find out more about dry ice extraction.
Why is Dry Ice Extraction Popular?
Dry ICE Hash, compared to most other popular types of Hash extraction methods, i.e. QWISO, BHO, Bubble, etc. is preferred as it is easier to make and also it takes considerably less time for it to be ready to be used. Additionally, other than using dry ice is also quite safe.
Dry Ice Ice Precautions
If handled and worked with properly dry ice is quite safe. However, due to its extremely cold temperatures, and potentially dangerous fumes dry ice can be dangerous. As a result, I have included these, dry ice safety handling measures.
What is Dry Ice?
When compared to butane, rubbing alcohol, and Everclear, and other extract solvents, dry ice extraction is quite safe. However, dry ice is solid, frozen, carbon dioxide, and is so cold that you can receive frostbite from mere skin content. Additionally, as it is frozen carbon dioxide when melted its fumes turn into gaseous and dangerous Co2 fumes.
If you follow these safety precautions you should be perfectly safe.
- Wear Gloves-To prevent damage from either intentionally or unintentionally touching it you need to wear gloves. Also, if you are going to be chipping or cutting the ice wear an industrial face shield and goggles.
- Eat or Swallow-Remember that dry ice is NOT like regular, ice for your soda. So do not place chips in your mouth and start to chew.
- Fumes-As you know carbon dioxide fumes can be deadly. So, when working with it, you need to be sure that your work area is well ventilated.
- Disposal-The fumes can build up and cause issues if you try to dispose of dry ice via your garbage disposal, sewer, etc. So, dispose of it by simply placing it into a well-ventilated area or outside and allow it to evaporate.
- Clothing-Wear a long-sleeve shirt, pants, etc., as you do not want your bare skin to be touched by any flying dry ice chips.
How Does Dry Ice Extraction Work?
The Dry Ice method separates the trichomes by freezing the
Equipment Needed
A big advantage of Dry Ice solventless hash extraction is its low cost. The following is all that is needed for Dry Hash Extraction.
Weed
• A minimum of one oz, of highly potent quality
Equipment
• Two to three ounces of chopped up dry ice pellets
• 1-73-micron filter, 1-gallon bubble hash bag
• 1-90-micron filter, 1-gallon bubble hash bag
• 1-Gallon bucket
• 1-Scraper, which is to be used for collecting resin glands after you empty the bubble/hash bags.
• A pair of insulated safety gloves, face shield, and goggles
Steps
All you do is the following:
- Pour an ounce or so of buds or trim into a bucket.
- Pour the dry ice into the bucket shake the bucket, and wait for it to chill.
- Place a 220 bag over the bucket.
- Turn the bucket over and then start spreading it.
Bubble Hash
Bubble Hash is also called Ice water Hash or simply Ice Hash. The reason that some call it Bubble Hash is that it bubbles because when the final product is hit by flames.
Dangers
Bubble Hash, is entirely safe, as it does not use any chemical solvents or potentially hazardous dry ice.
Equipment Needed
As with Dry Ice Hash, Bubble Hash needs minimal equipment. You will only need the following:
• Two seven-pound ice bags
• One-ounce minimum of
• Three bubble hash bags of various micron-screen sizes
• Two, sanitary, five-gallon buckets
• Stirring spoon or wooden dowel
• Water
Extraction Method
Bubble Hash, instead of dry ice, uses ice-cold water, to remove the trichomes off of the plants.
Steps
1. Place The Bags-Multiple bags, with different micron screen sizes are placed (place the smallest micron bag first, second smallest micron bag second, etc.) into a one-gallon or larger bucket.
2. Pour-You then in this order, pour the weed, Ice, and water into the bag.
3. Mix It-Agitate the bucket contents by stirring, for several minutes.
After the agitation is completed the resin glands will be sifted. It will be ready for consumption after it is dried.
For More Information
I’ve just described the basic steps on how to make both Bubble and Dry Ice Hash. The goal was to inform you how easy the process can be to make either type and also help you recognize the differences between the two. It is not meant as an all-encompassing guide on how to make either type of hash.
There are several Youtube videos that detail how you can make both Dry Ice Hash and Bubble Hash. Unfortunately, these videos have been flagged as aged restricted content. Therefore, they cannot be embedded. So, Click the next links to see precise, step-by-step instructional videos on how to make Dry Ice Hash and Bubble Hash.
Dry Ice Hash Vs. Bubble Hash
To further help you make the best decision on which method to try I have included the pros and cons of each method.
Pros and Cons Of Each method
These pros and cons are based upon the assumption that comparable quality weed and equipment are being used.
Dry Ice Hash
Pros
• Taste-Taste is subjective but many users state that Dry Ice Hash tastes better than Bubble.
• Newbie Friendly-It is extremely easy to make as all you have to do is place weed and dry ice in the bucket, shake the bucket, filter out the
• Quick-The entire process can be finished in under a half-hour. And, once it is finished it can be used instantly.
• Cleaner-Their isn’t a wet mess, to deal with as dry ice is solid and when melts it turns into gas. And as a bonus, it is a lot easier to deal with if a spill happens.
Cons
• Dry Ice-As stated before, dry ice can be dangerous to handle. It also is harder to get than regular ice cubes.
• Potency-Bubble Hash is said to be more potent.
• Lesser Quality-Straight plant matter, and not kief or trichomes, have the tendency to slip its way past the sieve if you shake too much.
Bubble Hash
Pros
• Potency– Bubble Hash is known for being more potent.
• Better Quality-With ice water extraction there is less chance of plant material and another inferior
Cons
• Messy-The process involves stirring or agitating weed in ice water. As a result, it is easy for sticky weed residue to spill out and make a mess.
• Time-It takes a while to both make Bubble Hash and also once mixed for it to be ready for use. Stirring the weed only takes 15 minutes or more. However, you’ll need to wait from ten to 16 hours for it to be ready to be used.
• Labor Intensive-Bubble Hash is an intensive, and somewhat physically demanding process.
Final Thoughts
Dry Ice Hash is perfect for the hobbyist grower as it provides the following advantages over Bubble Hash:
• Effort-All you have to do is shake it, sift it and it will be ready to go.
• Time-Once you are finished making it you can almost immediately begin to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
• Taste-Taste is subjective. But, I saw very few complaints concerning the taste of Dry Ice Hash, and the taste is preferred by many.
• Cleanliness-With Dry Ice Hash you do not have to, worry about a wet, skunky mess, spilling on your floor.
In summary, Dry Ice Hash is best, for most people, as it is simple to make, relatively clean, and also provides instant gratification.
FAQs
Sifting for Gold – Ice Water Hash Vs. Dry Ice Sift
Sifting for Gold – Ice Water Hash Vs. Dry Ice Sift – Quality or Quantity? Siftin’ for Gold We get a lot of questions from the Sasquad about which is better for pressing? Ice Water Hash, Or Dry Sift? And while we have our opinions, You’ll have to decide for yourself whether one is ”better” than the other. Ice water hash/bubble hash WILL get you a more potent end product, but requires more time, finesse, and a few more supplies than good ol fashion dry sifting. We wont go too far deep into the actual “how to” of making Bubble Hash, but we can at least express the basic differences between Dry Ice Extraction and Ice Water Extraction. When it comes to making hash, the process is quite simple and requires little more than Freezing Temps, and Micron Filter bags. To put it simply, when making hash all we are doing is getting our flowers/buds so cold, that the Trichome heads in essence fall or “break” off the plant material, leaving behind the buds, and leaving you with nothing but the “heads”. These Trichome heads or “Trichs” as some put it plainly, hold the THC and other vital cannabinoids that give marijuana its therapeutic effects. Smoking hash is also considered to carry less health risks than smoking traditional flower due to there being little to no plant material left behind to combust. A close up shot of Trichomes NOTE: the combustion or igniting of plant material and inhaling smoke is not good for your health- vaporize both your flower and extracts whenever possible The biggest difference between the two is the use of Ice Water in the process. By using FREEZING cold water, this allows for the flower to have a more gentle extraction process leaving behind the plant material, all while preserving the quality of the Trichomes by allowing for lower agitation levels of the Trichs. With the Use of a Hash washing machine and Wash bags, You can begin to experiment with this process, which are relatively inexpensive. The Collecting and Drying of the finished extract comes with a territory. Since we are using water…things tend to get..well, pretty wet. Your hash will require a drying process, either through methods of Freeze Drying – which can dry your hash in hours – or Micro- planing and air drying – which could take days or weeks – depending on how much you’ve collected, and runs the risk of mold if not properly stored during dry time. Risks aside, the process of Dry Ice Hash takes little to no time and a lot less effort when comparing to the process of bubble hash. Not only can you extract and collect right away (no drying time required). It takes less time for the head to begin to separate from your material resulting in an all around FASTER extraction process. With yields typically outweighing the total yields of the same material extracted through means of Ice Water. This could be due to the fact that more plant matter is susceptible to finding its way into your kief/sift, which is harder to eliminate when working with such cold, brittle material. NOTE: If the Trichomes get agitated too roughly, you can bruise, and even RUPTURE your heads, leading to loss of potency. Its fair to say, both have their rightful place in the solventless landscape and really comes down to the age old “Quality over Quantity” discussion– Not to say that dry sift Can’t produce some pretty decent rosin. But the ability to retain the quality and overall POTENCY of your hash is higher when making bubble hash due to the preservation of the heads during the process. We will go into more of the actual Bubble Hash making process in the future, but for now Let us know your thoughts in the comments! And feel free to call us anytime! We look forward to connecting
Dry Ice Hash: All You Need To Know – Cannabis Seeds
Dry Ice Hash: All You Need To Know | Homegrown Cannabis Co. Here You Will Find: What is dry ice hash? How to make dry ice hash How to store dry ice hash How to smoke dry ice hash How to make bubble hash with dry ice? FAQs Making hash never got easier As more states legalize cannabis for recreational use, DIY extraction techniques are becoming more popular. Hash has been a favorite product of weed connoisseurs for many years, but have you heard about the latest craze called ‘dry ice hash’? That’s right. You can make your favorite extract using carbon dioxide. Why is it gaining ground on other methods? It’s cheap and super easy—anyone can do it. You don’t need a lot of materials, either, meaning you’ll have your own hash stash before you know it. If this extraction technique has got you intrigued, join us to learn more. You’ll discover how to make it, ways to store it, and if it’s alright to smoke. We also share a DIY dry ice bubble hash recipe and some of the most frequently asked questions. Let’s get started. Pots of hash What is dry ice hash? You make hash from the resin glands you collect from a marijuana plant. Some smoke or vape it in a non-compressed state—this is called kief. Other fans like to make a sticky ball we know as resin. It’s usually light brown but can change depending on purity and type. So, what is dry ice hash? This phrase refers to the technique used to extract resin with carbon dioxide. Many consumers prefer making hash with dry ice—it has a few benefits over other methods: Your cannabis trim/bud doesn’t get wet.You get pure resin—no solvents in sight.It’s much faster than other techniques and only takes 15 minutes.It’s a very simple process. Making it involves adding the solidified CO2 to your buds and shaking it. The dry ice makes the resin glands freeze. Once your nugs become brittle, it’s much easier to break them off. Weed enthusiasts tend to agree that it extraction technique creates a deeper and richer taste, which they adore. No flavor gets lost in the process, thanks to the extremely low temperatures. How to make dry ice hash You can make your fresh frozen dry ice hash with buds or trim that you’ve just cut from your plant. The CO2 freezes and separates the trichomes at a temperature around -109.3°F, meaning there’s no need to soak or sift the weed material. Below we show you how to make it with fresh buds and trim. For either method, you need to collect the following materials: 2–3 lbs of dry iceYour frozen buds or trim (1 oz. minimum)Filter or bubble bagsA bucketA scraperA table to work onHeavy-duty glovesSafety goggles Before we jump into our dry ice hash with fresh buds or trim instructions, we need to highlight safety concerns. Dry ice poses a few risks. To stop your skin and eyes from freezing, you must use safety goggles and gloves. You also need to ensure your dry ice is never in a fully sealed container. Making this mistake can cause an explosion or suffocating. Keep your room well-ventilated to avoid accidents. Dry ice hash instructions You’ve gathered all the equipment and are aware of the safety measures. Now it’s time to start making it with…
Cannabis Concentrates: Dry Sift vs Bubble Hash – Fast Buds
Cannabis Concentrates: Dry Sift vs Bubble Hash | Fast BudsBubble hash and dry sift are easy to make , and unlike extracts, they contain the whole spectrum of cannabinoids. Contents:1. Dry sift hash2. Bubble hash3. Bubble hash vs dry sift hash3. a. Dry sift hash cost3. b. Bubble hash cost3. c. Quality3. d. Difficulty3. e. Yield4. Other solventless hash extraction options5. In conclusionCannabis concentrates can be made with different techniques. Concentrates contain the full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes. This is because unlike extracts, when making concentrates you’re removing the whole trichome head instead of dissolving it in a chemical solvent, where you can lose some compounds.1. Dry Sift HashDry sift hash is also known as kief. This is the traditional method of collecting trichomes, it consists of separating the trichomes from the plant material by sifting.Dry sift hash is also known as kief.This method has been used for a long time all over the world, especially in places where hash is consumed a lot like Morocco, Lebanon, and Afghanistan.2. Bubble HashBubble hash (or water hash) is another way of making hash, it uses water as a way to separate the trichomes from the plant material and the result is fairly similar to dry sifting, although it can reduce the amount of impurity, resulting in a higher quality hash. 3. Bubble Hash vs Dry Sift HashDry sift and bubble hash produce kief, the main difference being the process they go through. While dry sift is made by rolling the buds or trims in a fine mesh, bubble hash uses extremely cold water to separate the trichomes from the plant material. Both of these techniques have advantages and disadvantages, although water hash is considered to have better quality, the end result solely depends on the quality of the flowers going in and your experience.Kief can be turned into hash by applying heat and pressure with your hands.You can achieve a very good quality hash either way if you know what you’re doing, although each way of doing it has its pros and cons. Either way, the only way to guarantee a good quality is growing buds full of trichomes.Dry Sift Hash CostThere’s a big difference between them when it comes to cost. Dry sifting only requires a sift screen and a flat surface while for bubble hash you will need bubble bags, ice, cold water, and a water hash machine.Materials needed for dry sifting cannabis plant material.Note: Instead of the extraction machine you can use several buckets and a long spoon to stir but it is not ideal if you want to produce the best quality possible. Obviously, the cost will depend on where you live, but you can find the material required for dry sifting starting at $15 up to $60.Bubble Hash CostFor water hash, the machine by itself can cost up to $250 and it doesn’t even come with bubble bags. Materials needed for making bubble hash.Not only is it expensive but also requires experience, making it better suited for more experienced growers.QualityWhen talking about quality, most growers agree water hash is better. Have in mind that the quality solely depends on the quality of the flower going in, but because water hash uses water to separate the trichomes, the end result can have way fewer impurities. Dry sift hash can also have great quality, but because the trichomes fall directly to the surface where you collect it, it can contain a lot of impurities. If you’re making…
Ice Water Bubble Hash vs. Dry Sift: Which Is Better?
Ice Water Bubble Hash vs. Dry Sift: Which Is Better? Todde Philips 🇺🇸 Retired veteran, father, rock-climbing expert & rosin connoisseur. Ice Water Hash and Dry Sift are forms of solventless cannabis concentrates, or extracts made without any chemical solvents such as CO2, Alcohol, or Butane. The goal of extracts is to isolate the most powerfully therapeutic compounds of the cannabis plant. These natural compounds, most notably cannabinoids and terpenes, deliver the highly sought-after benefits that cannabis has to offer like pain reduction, sleep enhancement, and stress relief. While these compounds exist throughout the plant, they’re produced in the highest concentrations within trichome heads, the tiny appendages that grow from cannabis flowers. Trichomes give cannabis flowers that sugar-coated, glistening look, and they are the main ingredients of both bubble hash and dry sift. So we know that Ice Water Hash and Dry Sift are types of solventless cannabis concentrates, and that solventless methods are the ideal way to create extractions. But which one is better? There are benefits and drawbacks with both types of extracts. What Is Ice Water Bubble Hash? Ice Water Hash, or Bubble Hash, is a form of solventless cannabis concentrate that’s made through ice water extraction, a method of stirring together ice water and cannabis then sieving the mixture through a set of nylon filters. Trichome heads from the cannabis material are captured by these filters, called bubble wash bags, and collected for drying. These trichomes are the sole desired ingredient for bubble hash. Any other parts of the cannabis plant, whether it’s chlorophyll-rich vegetation or trichome stalks, are considered contamination. As far as contamination is concerned, anything combined with trichome heads is considered contamination. This goes for both bubble hash and dry sift. Pieces of greenery and trichome stalks are the most common forms of contamination. Read about Ice Water Extraction and get a full overview of the process in How To Wash Bubble Hash. Advantages of Ice Water Hash Ice Water is excellent at separating trichome heads from their stalks. The process of washing bubble hash is an effective way to isolate trichomes without the use of chemical solvents. Ice water offers a clear advantage over other methods of making solventless extracts, allowing extractors to essentially rinse contaminants away from the trichomes and then collect various grades of hash from a full set of bubble bags. Once trichomes have gathered on top of each filter screen, they can be sprayed with water to remove any remaining contamination. This extra step of cleaning the bubble hash with a high pressure stream of water is very effective in removing contamination that can be more difficult to remove with the dry sifting process. Another advantage of Ice Water Bubble Hash is that Fresh Frozen cannabis starting material can be used. Fresh frozen material generally maintains higher terpene content and undergoes less oxidation than air dried and cured cannabis. This means that Ice Water Bubble Hash can be processed almost immediately after harvest, rather than waiting for the starting material to dry, which is another big advantage. Disadvantages…
Dry Ice Hash or Bubble Hash? What's the difference? – Steemit
Dry Ice Hash or Bubble Hash? What’s the difference? — SteemitHi guys, I see a lot of questions on the internet about the differences between dry ice extraction and conventional bubble hash methods. If you are new to extracting hopefully this post will help you decide which is best for your situation. Generally, dry ice hash is less pure than bubble hash. This is because in addition to trichomes, you are likely to also have broken pistils (hairs) in your extract. Dry ice kief can also have pulverised plant matter in the mix. The best dry ice kief is usually made with the small ‘popcorn’ buds and sugar leaf trim. When more of the fan leaves are added the quality will degrade. Your plant matter should also still have some moisture content to it before you kief. Bone-dry plant matter will pulverise quickly and end up in your kief. You can make dry ice hash from fresh frozen trim. This is good because the dry ice tends to break the trichomes free from the plant matter before it gets pulverized. The kief extracted with this method will still have moisture in it, but it can be pressed and smoked. This means that if you want to keep it from growing mold you will have to store it in the freezer, or you can let the kief dry for a few days or a week or so before pressing it. Many hash smokers tend to like a pressed kief type of end-product because you don’t need any specialized smoking aparatus. You can smoke it in a regular pipe. Dry ice kief can also be rosin pressed to squeeze the oils out of the waxy membrane that encapsulates them, for those that prefer to dab. The dry ice method is a fast way to extract kief. Green Candy dry ice hash from fresh frozen trim shown below. Bubble Hash The bubble hash method requires a little bit more work, but can yield a much cleaner product. When extracted in cold water, the trichomes tend to drop to the bottom of your bucket or washing machine while the plant matter tends to float. When the extract is classified through a series of decreasingly sized mesh filters, you can isolate the best parts of your extract. The bulbous part of the trichome, which contains the good stuff, will usually be somewhere between the 160 micron and 60 micron range. The best quality bubble hash, as far as the strains I am familiar with, usually end up in the 90 micron bowl (90um to 120um) and the 68 micron bowl (68um to 90um). Since you are isolating the best parts, you will also end up with extract on the other 2 sides of the spectrum. These can be evaluated and then used to smoke individually or mixed together and rosin pressed or added to edibles. Bubble hash needs to be properly dried and cured or you run the risk of introducing mold. High quality bubble hash can be dabbed, but will leave some residue behind since the waxy membrane is still present. Green Crack 90 micron bubble hash from fresh frozen trim shown below. End Product Although dry ice hash tends to be “less pure”, it can also have a more complete terpenoid profile. Either of these methods can be followed by a dewaxing process to create an even more refined product. Website: BubbleBowlKits.com If you found this post helpful please upvote and follow. Thanks!
Dry Ice Hash vs Bubble Hash – GanjaShark.com
Dry Ice Hash vs Bubble Hash – GanjaShark.com Cannabis concentrates (I.E., Hash) have become quite popular lately. This is understandable, as Hash is quite versatile as it can be used for everything from edibles and simply smoking. Learning to make hash though can be quite confusing. After all, just by doing a simple google search, you’ll see multiple acronyms, names, and techniques on how to make Hash and other marijuana concentrates. As a result, I decided to include this article in my series on DIY Hash. What Is HASH?–Hash is simply a collection of extracted, cannabis, resin glands and trichomes. It could be described as only the “good stuff”. Therefore, it is stronger than straight cannabis flower. Industrial and DIY Hash Industrial Hash Industrial methods for making hash and other marijuana concentrates require specialized equipment. Some of this equipment is so complicated that a Ph.D. is required, in some organizations to be a Head Extraction agent. DIY Hash There are several popular DIY methods for making hash, so, a Ph.D. or an aptitude in chemistry is not needed. All that you need to be able to do is follow simple directions. Some of the more popular DIY traditional hash-making methods are QWISO and BHO. Both of these techniques use solvents (butane and rubbing alcohol”) to extract trichome glands, from cannabis bud or trim. Solvents like butane, and rubbing or isopropyl alcohol are though potentially dangerous. As a result, you might, with good reason, feel warry about trying either of these techniques. If that’s the case you should look into solventless extract methods. Solventless extraction does not use any volatile chemicals for extraction. Dry Ice Hash and Bubble Hash are two of the most common and well-known solventless extraction methods. Both are also newbie-friendly. Each will be evaluated further below. Dry Ice Hash Dry Ice As stated earlier, Dry Ice Hash, along with Bubble Hash is one of the two most popular solventless Hash-making methods. Between Dry Ice Hash and Bubble Hash, dry ice extraction is considered to be the easiest. Easiest isn’t always better. So, read on to find out more about dry ice extraction. Why is Dry Ice Extraction Popular? Dry ICE Hash, compared to most other popular types of Hash extraction methods, i.e. QWISO, BHO, Bubble, etc. is preferred as it is easier to make and also it takes considerably less time for it to be ready to be used. Additionally, other than using dry ice is also quite safe. Dry Ice Ice Precautions If handled and worked with properly dry ice is quite safe. However, due to its extremely cold temperatures, and potentially dangerous fumes dry ice can be dangerous. As a result, I have included these, dry ice safety handling measures. What is Dry Ice? When compared to butane, rubbing alcohol, and Everclear, and other extract solvents, dry ice extraction is quite safe. However, dry ice is solid, frozen, carbon dioxide, and is so cold that you can receive frostbite from mere skin content. Additionally, as it is frozen carbon dioxide when melted its fumes turn into gaseous and dangerous Co2 fumes. If you follow these safety precautions you should be perfectly safe. Wear Gloves-To prevent damage from either intentionally or unintentionally touching it you need to wear gloves. Also, if you are going to be chipping or cutting the ice wear an industrial face shield and goggles.Eat or Swallow-Remember that dry ice is NOT like regular, ice for your soda. So do not place chips in your mouth and start to chew.Fumes-As you know carbon dioxide fumes can be deadly. So, when…
Dry Sift vs Bubble Hash | Rosin Tech News
Dry Sift vs Bubble Hash When it comes to making hash, two techniques have become the standard: Dry sift and bubble hash. Both are methods for separating trichomes from plant material to make concentrated cannabis products, but is one better than another? Dry sifting is the traditional method for making hash. Long used in places like Morocco, Lebanon, and Afghanistan, this simple process has stood the test of time. Using a fine screen to separate out the kief from the flower, it’s a super practical method. Bubble hash, on the other hand, utilizes Ice Water Extraction to perform the same task. A fairly recent development in hash technology, this method sees cannabis submerged in ice water, then agitated to release the trichomes. As they sink, trichomes are collected in fine mesh filter bags, and then dried. The process is much more complicated and involved than that of dry sifting, but it’s generally accepted that ice water extraction can result in a superior hash. Both methods have their pros and cons, however, and there’s more to consider than simply comparing the end results of each method. So, let’s explore the ins and outs of these two techniques to find out how they stack up against each other. Dry Sift vs Bubble Hash: Quality I guess the best place to start is by asking the question, which makes the better hash? And in sheer terms of quality, bubble hash does come out on top. Ice water extraction is a much more refined process than dry sifting, and in the right hands will result in the better end product. But, the difference isn’t enormous and it’s certainly possible to make high quality dry sift hash that’s perfect for making into solventless rosin. However, if you are looking to make five or six star full melt hash, then ice water extraction is the way to go. Dry Sift vs Bubble Hash: Yield Another burning question is which method produces the highest yield? Again bubble hash can produce more rosin thanks to its use of multiple filter bags. With dry sifting you have to select a single mesh with a fixed size that’s the best compromise between quality and yield. With bubble hash this is not necessary. By using multiple filters of differing sizes simultaneously, ice water extraction can collect almost all the trichomes on the plant, whether they be large or small in size. This also means there is very little waste with bubble hash, which is why it beats out dry sifting in terms of yield. Dry Sift vs Bubble Hash: Practicality This is where the dry sifting method really comes into its own. Dry sifting is much simpler than bubble hash making. The method can be performed by anyone, anywhere, and with very little equipment, so requires no special knowledge or skill to achieve. Furthermore, it’s a very quick process, dry sift tumblers, like these Pollen Masters for example, can process up to 10 lbs. of cannabis in as little as 20 minutes. Bubble hash making, on the other hand, requires some pretty complicated equipment, as well as a skilled hand to make the most of it. Additionally, you will need copious quantities of both water and ice. Not to mention, it takes a lot longer to produce bubble hash because of the additional drying process required. Dry Sift vs Bubble Hash: Cost For commercial producers this is the big one, and ultimately dry sifting wins out again here. The process and equipment are so simple and inexpensive that dry sift hash can’t be overlooked. Additionally, the speed at which dry-sifting processes cannabis far exceeds anything bubble hash can achieve. As mentioned, bubble hash requires some pretty expensive machinery. In addition to an ice water extraction machine and filter bags, you’ll also need an ice maker, possibly a reverse osmosis system for clean water,…
Bubble Hash: Origins, Benefits, and How to Make It Yourself
Bubble Hash: Origins, Benefits, and How to Make It Yourself – RQS Blog Back to Grow: Up to 50% Off Seeds + More – Buy Now Hash-making is an ancient practice that has produced many different forms of cannabis extracts. In this article, we’ll be focusing on bubble hash, a pure, potent concentrate created without the use of harmful solvents. Find out how to make bubble hash yourself using just a few crucial pieces of equipment. Tired of smoking the same old bud week after week? Ready to bring the potency and purity of your stash to new levels? Then you need to try bubble hash—a potent concentrate that is a little hands-on to make, but doesn’t require the use of a dangerous solvent. Find out everything you need to know about bubble hash, including how to make it yourself! What Is Hash? Hash, short for hashish, is a concentrated form of cannabis. It is produced by collecting and compressing the most powerful material from the cannabis plant—the trichomes. Trichomes are the source of resin containing the cannabinoids, terpenes, and other precious phytochemicals in the plant. These tiny mushroom-like growths coat the leaves, branches, and particularly the buds, giving it a frosty white appearance. By concentrating the trichomes into a mass, hashish contains much higher levels of cannabinoids and terpenes by volume, making for a very potent and aromatic smoke. Hash is often presented as a dark brown, waxy, sticky substance. It is versatile, and can be smoked in a pipe, bong, vape pen, or “dabbed”. You can also roll hash into a joint or blunt with marijuana or tobacco, or even add it to food or drink. Hash is generally considered a crude type of cannabis concentrate, as it tends to be less pure than commercial “dabs”, such as wax and shatter. Still, depending on the product, hash can be up to four times stronger than regular bud. The concentrations do, however, vary depending upon the product. THC extraction is evolving to be more and more refined as the laws governing recreational use of cannabis have relaxed in the US. Types of Hash Some of the most ancient forms of hash-making originated in India. Here, hash (or charas) and Nepalese temple balls are made by rubbing live cannabis buds between the hands to remove the trichomes and capture the resin. This is continued until a thick, dark mass is produced, which is then scraped together to form balls or sticks of hash. “Dry sift” encompasses varieties of hash such as red Lebanese, black Afghan, Pakistani, Turkish brick, and Moroccan pollen. These types are created by dislodging the trichomes of dried cannabis bud (aka kief) using physical agitation. The buds are rubbed over fine mesh sieves, under which a fine powder collects. This is then pressed into blocks, and typically smoked. With rosin hash, dried cannabis buds are subjected to immense pressure and heat. What is produced is a very satisfying golden, honey-like substance. Rosin is almost 100% pure and untainted. Modern hash—aka cannabis concentrates—dominates the legal cannabis market, specifically in the US and Canada. The industry has developed very efficient ways to extract high amounts of cannabinoids and terpenes, creating concentrates like shatter, wax, crumble, and budder. These extraction methods can produce concentrates with over 80% THC! Solvents like butane, propane, and CO₂ are used in these highly technical and potentially dangerous processes. So, where does bubble hash stand in comparison to other forms? What Is Bubble Hash? Bubble hash is a solventless extract that uses no additional chemical inputs. It got its name from the tiny bubbles that form when it’s heated. As the cold temperatures used during extraction preserve most of the terpenes, bubble hash is one of the most aromatic and flavourful extracts you can make. Harnessing techniques first popularised by cannabis industry trailblazer Sam the Skunkman in the 80s, bubble hash has gone from strength to strength as more cannabis users have discovered the practice. How Is Bubble Hash Made? Bubble hash is made…