Making shatter at home is a complex process that requires specialized equipment and knowledge. But if you’re up for a challenge, it can be a satisfying and rewarding experience. With the right resources, you’ll be able to create a pure and potent shatter that you can enjoy with your friends. With some guidance and effort, you’ll be able to make your own shatter in no time.
Equipment Needed
To make shatter at home, you’ll need specialized equipment such as a rosin press, parchment paper, a heat-gun, and a vacuum chamber. Rosin presses are the most important piece of equipment here, as they allow you to apply heat and pressure to the material which extracts the essential oils and terpenes from the flower. The parchment paper ensures that the material doesn’t stick to the heating plates, and the vacuum chamber is used to make sure the shatter does not bubble or crack during the cooling process.
Having the right equipment is essential for creating a safe and consistent product. You will need basic lab supplies like beakers, graduated cylinders, and stirring rods to measure, mix, and transfer your material. You will also need safety goggles, gloves, and a face mask in order to protect yourself from any airborne particles.
Process to Make Shatter
Making shatter at home requires specific equipment and knowledge, but it is possible. In order to make this cannabis concentrate, you will need a blowtorch, a double boiler, parchment paper, and a flat surface.
Heat up your double boiler on medium heat. Once the temperature is right, add your cannabis extract to the double boiler, stirring it with a dabber or spatula.
Once it is thoroughly mixed, spread the extract onto the parchment paper as evenly as possible. Allow the extract to cool, and then use the blowtorch to heat the extract until it turns into shatter. Use the dabber to break the shatter into pieces and store it in an airtight container. With the right equipment and know-how, you can make shatter at home with ease.
Step 1
Gather the necessary materials and equipment for making shatter. You will need a closed-loop extractor, a vacuum pump and manifold, a collection vessel, a vacuum oven, a vacuum purge kit and a rosin press.
Make sure your tools are of good quality, as lower quality tools can yield poor results. The first step in making shatter is to heat the plant material in the closed-loop extractor.
The temperature, pressure and amount of time you heat the material depends on the type of extractor, so it is important to read the instructions for your specific model. The process will separate the plant’s oils and other components from the plant material, resulting in a liquid form of cannabis concentrate.
Once you have extracted the liquid concentrate, you can then use a rosin press to press the material into a sheet, or a “slab” as it is known in the industry. This slab will then be placed in the vacuum oven and heated at a low temperature for a specific amount of time. This process will remove any residual solvent from the concentrate, and will result in a pure and potent concentrate that can be consumed and enjoyed.
Step 2
In this step, you will need to prepare the mixture to be used for creating the shatter. Start by pouring the solvent of choice such as butane or propane into the bowl of your rig. Make sure to use the right amount of solvent so that you can extract the essential oils from the plant material.
As you add the solvent to the bowl, mix it with the plant material at a low heat setting.
This will help ensure that you extract the most flavor, aroma, and psychoactive compounds from the plant material. Once the mixture is complete, you can turn up the heat and start extracting the essential oils. Be careful to not overheat the mixture since this could cause the shatter to be less potent or even explosion.
Step 3
In Step 3 the goal is to carefully remove the solvent from your shatter. Place the dish with the shatter in an oven preheated to 220°F (104°C).
Set a timer for 25 minutes and keep a close eye on the dish. As the shatter starts to evaporate, rotate the dish occasionally to ensure that the solvent vaporizes evenly.
After 25 minutes, turn off the oven and remove the dish. Let the shatter cool and harden, then remove it from the dish.
Be careful not to break the shatter’s fragile glass-like structure. If you want to further purify your shatter and remove any remaining contaminants, you can use a vacuum pump.
Place the shatter in a vacuum oven and set the temperature to 212°F (100°C). Connect the vacuum pump to the oven and use the pump to suck out the remaining solvent.
By carefully controlling the temperature and the vacuum pressure you can ensure that your shatter is as clean and pure as possible. It’s time to enjoy your shatter.
Break off a piece and put it in your dab rig. Enjoy the smooth, pure taste of your homemade shatter. No matter how hard you worked, it was worth it!
