Rosin is cannabis concentrate that is a sticky substance which is created when heat and compression meet a bud of cannabis flower. Unlike hash which is made with just trichomes, rosin is made with the entire cannabis bud. Rosin has a clear, yellow-golden color like shatter but it’s stickier.
Rosin is a solventless extract that is actually quite easy to make at home using either a rosin press or you can even just use a hair straightener/hair flat iron.
Step 1) Break up the cannabis and place it into a micron bag. It’s good to press the buds into the bag as tight as you can, molding it into a small rectangle.
Step 2) Next, set the temperature on your rosin press or hair straightener. It’s best to start with low temperatures and then work your way up to higher temperatures. Around 250-300 degrees Fahrenheit, or 120-150 degrees Celsius is a good place to start.
Step 3) Place your cannabis filled micron bag between two pieces of parchment paper and then press with as much force as you can for about 2 minutes.
Step 4) Use a dabber to collect the rosin off of the paper.