As simple as it may sound to make cannabis distillate on your own, the process can get highly technical. Many cannabis processors use high-tech, expensive equipment to complete the process, which is not something the average person has access to at home. Plus, separating the trichome from the plant during the initial extraction process often requires the use of solvents like ethanol or butane. Therefore, without using the proper techniques and equipment, you run the risk of having a cannabis distillate product that is contaminated with residual solvents you don't want to consume.