How to Make Bubble Hash?

The current trend in the world of home-grown marijuana is about making craft concentrates. A craft concentrate refers to the process in which a particular concentrate is crafted in small amounts through the hash, rosin, and other similar techniques. One of the craft concentrates that is becoming widely popular is rosin. Rosin is made by applying pressure and heat to the marijuana flower. Cannabis consumers also prefer dry ice hash, which involves extracting cannabis resin using dry ice. Bubble hash is another option that is gradually becoming famous among cannabis consumers. Go through this article to know more about the process of bubble hash in detail. 

What is Bubble Hash?

Bubble hash is similar to the hash made by using dry ice. This is because both do not involve any kind of solvent and the concentrates are available in the purest forms. Bubble hash is made out of the trichomes of the marijuana plant. The process of bubble hash involves the making of the hash by deriving the resin extract from the cannabis plant with the help of icy cold water, a sieve, and a good dose of agitation. The trichomes are found on the flowers and leaves of the plant. They come in the shape of tiny mushroom-like projections. The trichomes produce cannabinoids in the form of a sticky resin. 

At the point of mixing the plant extracts with icy cold water, the plant flesh freezes and becomes brittle. The mixture is agitated for better results. Next, the trichomes, which come off the plant parts, are extracted with a filter or a sieve. One of the potential indications of a good quality bubble hash shall be that the hash starts melting and bubbling up while applied with heat. Moreover, the hash has its name from the ability to bubble up or for the bubble bags that are used for the process. Furthermore, the quality of the hash also depends on the type of materials that are being used along with the perfection with which you carry out the agitation process. Once the trichomes are collected, the hash forms a sticky paste that can be dried and used for consumption purposes. 

Types of Bubble Hash

Now, let us look into the types of bubble hash that can be processed from the marijuana plant. 

• Hash processed from Trim

Trim refers to the material that is leftover after collecting a harvest, which consists of clippings of flowers, stems, and leaves. A hash that is processed from the trim will usually be of the lowest quality. Therefore, it is often not used for making hash. However, it can result in a considerable product with the right trim. 

• Hash processed from Bud

One of the best and high-yielding methods of making bubble hash is by using the buds associated with the whole-flowers as they consist of a higher percentage of trichomes. Though the quality of the whole flower buds forms a contributing factor, typically bubble hash made out of flower bud has the highest quality. However, it is important to understand that a dry and low strain of THC shall result in a low-quality yield in comparison to flowers of higher quality. 

• Size of the micron screen

The consideration of the size and amount of the micron screen also determines the type of the bubble hash. Screens that come in large-micron sizes might not be able to filter the trichomes efficiently as the different plant materials might also come into the mix. However, small-sized micron bags can better filter the trichomes keeping the plant parts out of the mix. 

Why should the bubble hash method be used?

Producing hash using dry ice, water or bubble bags is the modern technique for consuming cannabis. Traditionally, the process involves hand-picking and rubbing the trichomes off the plants. Nowadays, even the traditional hash-picking techniques have changed and adopted dry-sifting methods. Traditional hash can contain cannabinoids for a good dose of 50 percent. On the other hand, bubble hash can consist of a THC concentration level of about 60 percent due to a better refines process of extraction. 

Steps to make bubble hash

Follow the below-given steps to make a bubble hash. 

1. Assemble all the materials that you need

The first step includes gathering all the materials that will be needed in the bubble hash-making process. 

• A well-sanitized bucket with the size ranging between 1 – 5 gallon
• Ice
• Water
• Bubble bags or filters made up of silkscreens
• Cannabis bud or trim (might come in the frozen or fresh form)
• One large-sized spoon for mixing purposes.

2. Fill up the Bucket

Start the process by laying the filtering screens or bubble bags on the inside of the bucket in an order of smallest to the largest count of a micron. For instance, bubble bags can come in a range starting from 25 microns to 220 microns. Therefore, it is essential to layout the micron bags in order with the highest micron-count-filter-screen at the top. Once the layering of the bags is done in the bucket, fill up the lower portion of the bucket with ice-cold water. Fill up the bucket half and then add the cannabis extract to it. Next, add the ice to the mixture till the brim of the bucket is reached. If you do not have enough ice, you can always fill the container with cold water. 

3. Stir the mixture

Take the spoon or other mixing device like the ladle to start stirring the solution. Start with a gentle stir. You will notice that once you begin with the stirring of the mixture, the ice will start melting. You can always add more ice to the mixture if needed. Continue the gentle stir for around 15 to 20 minutes. 

4. Strain and Repeat

Once you have stirred the mixture for a good while, start straining the liquid through each filter screen. Repeat the process by bringing out one bubble bag at a time and strain the liquid into the container. Next, turn the bags or the filters inside out to gather the trichomes laden with cannabis resin and lightly press the moisture out of the bag. You have your bubble hash prepared. 

Essential Tips for the Bubble Hash Process

Let us look into some of the potential tips for making the bubble hash-making process as effective as possible. 

• While you are in the bubble hash-making process, it is recommended to keep the complete setup as cold as possible. The cold temperatures freeze the trichomes and help them to snap off the plants. Therefore, it is recommended that you carry out the activity in a cold room. For instance, some users put the water in the freezer for best results. 
• Tap water can easily work for this purpose but it should be clean and free of any chemical contents. One of the best ways is to purify the water and remove the chlorine, fluoride, and other types of chemicals from it. Therefore, tap water should be purified to enhance the bubble hash experience.
• It is a fact that the best quality hash cannot be derived from buds or trims that is of poor quality. It is recommended to use the low-quality bud or trim for the initial runs so that you become accustomed to the process and understand it well. It is not wiser to waste the premium cannabis resins while beginning with the bubble hash-making procedure.
• Last but not the least, it is recommended to dry the extracted bubble hash in the freezer rather than drying it in the air. This will accelerate the drying process and withdraw the moisture from the resins. Furthermore, such a drying process will let you smoke the bubble hash sooner than expected.

FAQs

Why is bubble hash popular?

Bubble hash is one of the best hash-making strategies, as it does not need a list full of accessories. All you need is ice, cold water, a bucket, and screen filters of different micron sizes. 

How do understand whether the bubble hash is of good quality?

The bubble hash if exposed to heat starts melting and bubbling. This phenomenon proves that the hash is of good quality. 

How to consume bubble hash?

Bubble hash can be consumed as other cannabis extracts. One of the potential ways to experience the hash is by mixing it with tobacco, roll it in a joint, and enter one of the best therapeutic experiences of the world. 

Conclusion

The process of bubble hash is becoming popular not only because of the convenience with which it can be processed but also for being one of the most flavorful resin extracts. Most of the consumers might not be able to hit it off right from the first try. Moreover, the process might seem time-consuming. However, with practice and the right kind of high quality and bud and trim mix, you can make one of the best cannabis concentrates, which will certainly enable you to have the best marijuana experiences. Therefore, grab your extracts and start making the bubble hash now.