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Moon Rocks – How are they made?

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What are Moon Rocks and how are they made?


Moon rocks, what are they? As the world of cannabis continues to evolve, consumers will notice a plethora of new terms and names used for cannabis-related products.

While a few terms like ganja and pot have been around for decades, words like hash, dab, and Moon Rocks are unfamiliar to most.

Although there is a lot to be said about each of the terms presented here, our focus is going to direct towards moon rocks from this point on. After finishing this article, readers should have a better understanding of what Moon Rocks are and how you use them.

Moon rocks are made with three ingredients: cannabis, concentrate, and kief.

Read on to see how it all comes together also watch the video, it is amazing.


Ingredients for making Moon Rocks

#1 – Cannabis
The first and primary ingredient used to make moon rocks is dried herb. While there are many different strains of cannabis (e.g. White Widow, Blue Dream, Northern Lights), a Moon Rock can be produced using any of the hundreds of strains.



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#2 – Concentrate
Concentrated forms of cannabis have become more popular in the cannabis community over the past couple of years. Essentially, cannabis concentrate is an oil that is derived from the cannabis plant.

Using special machines and techniques, makers of cannabis oil separate the THC (the compound in cannabis responsible for the psychedelic “high”) from all of the other compounds and plant material.

After the process is complete, all that is left is a highly concentrated oil. While the typical cannabis plant contains around 20-25% THC, oil concentrate contains upwards of 70% THC content. Even 99.99% THC concentrate can be found in dispensaries.

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Second, you dip the buds in cannabis concentrate oil.


#3 – Kief
Simply worded, kief is the sticky, fine powder that covers the outside of a cannabis bud, it is the sticky powder left over in your bags of weed. Kief is similar to cannabis concentrate in a few ways. First of all, it is a new term that has become popularized in the past decade. Just like cannabis concentrate, kief has higher levels of THC than you would find in dry herb itself.

While percentages vary based on the potency of the original bud, kief has around 50% THC making it about twice as strong as a regular cannabis bud. Large kief producers extract their product using complex methods such as mixing herb with dry ice to separate the kief.

However, the typical pot smoker can get their hands on some kief with the help of a grinder. Many of the cannabis grinders on the market have a mesh screen on the bottom known as a kief catcher.

The kief catcher traps kief that falls through the screen while you are grinding your herb. After a bit of grinding, you can open up your grinder and reveal a stash of highly concentrated kief.

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How are all three used together?
Now that you are familiar with cannabis, concentrate, and kief, it will be easier for you to understand how moon rocks utilize all three.

To begin making these wonderful nuggets, one will start by obtaining a single bud of marijuana. Next, the outside of the bud is covered in concentrated cannabis oil. Keep in mind that cannabis oil has a thick, sticky consistency.

After the bud has been covered in oil, it will now be covered in a thick layer of kief. After the kief is in place, the product is finalized and what is left is a Moon Rock. Keep in mind that these cannabis creations are very potent and contain large quantities of THC.

While seasoned cannabis users may enjoy the extra kick, beginners should be careful when indulging in these things and be careful to not consume too much.


24kt-gold and silver fumed pipe

Glass pipes are the best way to consume your moon rocks.

How to consume Moon Rocks

How are moon rocks used?
Since moon rocks are made up of multiple different ingredients, they have to be used differently than traditional dried herb.

As cannabis users know, there are many different ways that you can use a bud of dried herb.

For example, the herb can be vaporized, added to a pipe, bowl, bong, or even smoked out of an apple. When it comes to using these potent rocks, things get a little trickier. Trying to roll up a joint of moon rocks wouldn’t work too well.

Not only would you have trouble packing it, the sticky and wet consistency caused by the added oil and kief are going to make it hard to light and smoke the product.

One of the best ways to consume Moon Rocks is through a glass piece. Glass pipes, bowls, and bongs are going to be the best option for consuming moon rocks without creating a huge mess.

Another useful tip for consuming moon rocks is to add them on top of ground herb. A bowl of traditional herb topped with Moon Rocks will give even the most seasoned stoners a strong buzz.

With that in mind, let’s talk more about the actual buzz that you get from smoking these.


The effects of consuming moon rocks

Being mindful of the effects, no one can help you be better prepared for the smoking experience. Potent is a term that should be highlighted when describing the effects of moon rock. Do not underestimate the strength of this product or you may be in for a bad time.

Assuming that they are used responsibly, a Moon Rock high will start with a strong cerebral buzz located primarily in the head.

This 30-minute period of euphoric bliss arises from the kief that covers the outer surface of the moon rock. After around the 35-minute mark, the high will begin to peak and remain at that state for 3-5 hours.

Keep in mind that the high will last a bit longer than usual because of the concentrated oil that was added.

stoned on couch from moon rocks

Moon rocks can glue you to a couch for an hour or so.

Other tips and things to keep in mind

When using these potent puppies, be sure to get everything done that you need to in the day beforehand. When you smoke Moon Rocks, the high will be much more intense than your typical session.

While you could theoretically choose a Sativa-dominant Moon Rock strain, you may still find yourself so high that you are incompetent of getting anything done.

All in all, use these oil infused nuggets responsibly and enjoy the ever-evolving world of cannabis. Now if your in the market for a vaporizer, we have all of the best vaporizers listed.