Press bags have come a long way. They've evolved from basic mesh pouches into precision-engineered tools that are now standard in solventless extraction. And The Press Club has been there for the entire ride. But even with all that progress, anyone who's pressed enough rosin knows the frustration of seam failures, misting, bleeding, and full-on blowouts. Cheaply made bags with poorly constructed seams can ruin a batch and waste premium material in seconds.

Rosin is one of the most incredible cannabis extracts you can make. No solvents, no mystery chemicals, just heat and pressure coaxing resin out of trichomes. But if you want to use that rosin in edibles, tinctures, or capsules, you need to activate it first through decarboxylation. And if you want to take things a step further, you can turn that decarbed rosin into a shelf-stable, easy-to-dose powder that works in drinks, food, or by itself.

Most hash makers obsess over their bags, their wash technique, and their starting material. All of that matters. But there's one variable that doesn't get enough attention, which is the ice itself. Not all ice is created equal when it comes to washing hash. The shape, density, and melt rate of your ice can make or break your wash. Let's break down why ice shape matters and which types will give you the cleanest trichomes.

You've spent tons of time hunched over a sink scrubbing resin out of bubble bags with isopropyl alcohol, and you know the pain. Your hands smell like a hospital, your back hurts, and there's still sticky residue clinging to the mesh like it's personal. There's a better way, and it doesn't involve any scrubbing at all. The answer is Alcojet and a small washing machine. This combo will clean your hash washing bags faster, easier, and safer than the traditional iso soak ever could. Let's walk through how it works

Vibrating screen systems use stainless steel hardware instead of traditional nylon bags. This method can be used either as a second wash to further clean already collected heads or as a first pass alternative to bag-based methods. Is this just a refinement tool for perfectionists, or could it be the next step in the evolution of solventless extraction? Let's break down how these systems work and what they bring to the table. A vibrating screen hash wash system consists of a stainless steel vessel with a stack of precision-micron stainless screens and a vibrating motor attached to the side.

The roots of cold water extraction reach back to the early-to-mid 1980s, when underground growers began experimenting with ice water as a tool for separating resin from trim. The fundamental principle was elegantly simple: submerge cannabis material in cold water, provide agitation, and observe as dense trichome heads sink while lighter plant matter floats. This physical separation required no solvents, no chemistry degree, just ice, water, and patience.

Feminized cannabis seeds have transformed cultivation, unlocking unprecedented efficiency and crop predictability for growers. But as the solventless extraction movement continues to gain momentum, hash makers are asking an important question. Do feminized seeds hold up when it comes to ice water hash production? For extractors who depend on premium resin quality and consistent wash performance, understanding how feminized genetics perform in solventless applications is critical to making informed cultivation decisions.

On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act while simultaneously expanding access to CBD products. This represents one of the most significant cannabis policy shifts in modern U.S. history, with implications that extend far beyond headlines. For every segment of the industry, from cultivators to concentrate makers, this moment marks a turning point in legitimacy, research opportunity, and market potential.