How to Make Rosin at Home: Guide

Rosin is a cannabis concentrate made with heat and pressure. This solventless extraction keeps terpenes and cannabinoids intact for a flavorful, potent dab. Unlike live resin, which uses solvents like butane, rosin is a pure concentrate.

It’s gaining popularity, with rosin vape sales increasing. This DIY rosin method offers a cost-effective way to enjoy high-quality dabs.

Here's what you'll need to make rosin:

• a hair straightener or rosin press
• parchment paper
• dry cannabis flower or hash
• a collection tool.

Other helpful materials needed include rosin filter bags (optional) and an airtight storage container to store rosin.

If using dry cannabis flower, gently flatten the nugs. For hash rosin, use a fine mesh screen or rosin bag to keep plant material out of your final product.

Freezing cannabis helps preserve THC, so consider freezing your material if you're not pressing right away. Ensure your dry cannabis flower is stored properly at room temperature with correct relative humidity if not pressing frozen cannabis.

Fold your cannabis in parchment paper. Heat the hair straightener to a low setting (77-93°C). Place the parchment paper between the plates and press firmly for 4-30 seconds. You’ll hear a sizzle when the rosin is ready. Making homemade rosin this way allows you to enjoy rosin dabs simply.

A rosin press gives you more control over temperature and pressure, just like how Kush Masters extracts its rosin.

1. Place your cannabis in a rosin bag inside parchment paper.

2. Preheat your press to approximately 88-104°C for dry flower, and approximately 71-93°C for kief rosin or hash rosin.

3. Place the parchment paper between the plates, press, and hold for 15-60 seconds.

Let the rosin cool slightly. Use a dab tool or scraping tool to collect it from the parchment paper place.

Store your homemade rosin in an airtight container in a cool, dark place to minimize terpene loss. Optimal rosin storage will preserve potency.

Understanding yields and strains helps you create quality rosin. If your starting material has 18% cannabinoids and 2% terpenes, you could theoretically get a 20% yield (0.2 grams of rosin per gram of cannabis).

Realistically, yields are 10-30% for dry flower rosin. Dry sift hash offers higher yields (60-90%). Companies like Olio, known for high-quality rosin, often extract from hash. The moisture content of your material also plays a role in your yield. Be aware that strain choice impacts your final product.

Micron bags and pre-pressing improve rosin creation.

Here’s the complete process of how to make rosin:

1. Prep your materials: Hair straightener or rosin press, parchment paper, flower or hash, collection tool, and storage container.
2. Prepare the cannabis: Flatten flower buds or break up hash; prepare rosin filter bags if using.
3. Set up: Fold parchment paper, place cannabis (in a rosin bag if using) in the center. Put this on another parchment paper sheet near your heated straightener or press.
4. Press: With a straightener, press firmly. With a press, apply consistent pressure following guidelines and temperature settings for the product type. You'll know the rosin stops extracting when it's time.
5. Collect and store: After cooling, collect the rosin. Store in a sealed container in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature. Try placing it in a cool room if needed.