{"id":6054,"date":"2024-07-01T22:41:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T22:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/?p=6054"},"modified":"2026-03-09T20:24:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T20:24:46","slug":"temple-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/products-and-how-to-consume\/temple-balls","title":{"rendered":"What are temple balls and how do you make them?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Temple balls have a long, rich history and unique preparation method. Originating centuries ago in the Middle East and India, temple balls have since spread to other parts of the world. Lately, popular hash enthusiasts have pushed them into the spotlight of mainstream cannabis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn what temple balls are, how they differ from other hash products, and ways to consume them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"what-are-temple-balls\">\n\tWhat are temple balls?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Temple balls are potent spheres of concentrated cannabis. They are a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/products-and-how-to-consume\/how-to-smoke-hash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hashish<\/a> that is traditionally made by hand through the pressing and rolling of the <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/trichome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trichomes<\/a> from the cannabis plant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_6045\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?w=1920&ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"Temple Ball concentrate in square glass jar on black background\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Temple balls can be made from fresh cannabis, dry sift, or other types of hash.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_6045\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?w=1920&ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_06.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Temple Ball concentrate in square glass jar on black background\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>They can be made from live cannabis plants, which produce <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/products-and-how-to-consume\/charas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">charas<\/a>, another type of temple ball traditional to India and Nepal. You can also form temple balls from other types of hash, ice water hash, or <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/products-and-how-to-consume\/how-to-smoke-kief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dry sift<\/a>, which is a type of concentrate made by separating trichomes from cannabis plants using screens or sieves of various sizes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between bubble hash and temple balls?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Temple balls differ from other types of <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/products-and-how-to-consume\/how-to-smoke-hash\">hash products<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/bubble-hash\">bubble hash<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/ice-hash\">ice hash<\/a> in their preparation process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_6043\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C427&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?w=1920&ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"Closeup of bubble hash on white background\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trichomes freeze at low temperatures, and they'll separate from the plant by breaking off, thus producing bubble hash.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_6043\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C427&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/180730_IceHash-_24-scaled.jpg?w=1920&ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Closeup of bubble hash on white background\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Bubble hash:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Made through ice water extraction of cannabis trichomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usually has a granular or powdery texture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be consumed directly after minimal processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commonly used as a starting material for making temple balls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Temple balls:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can be made using various types of hash, including bubble hash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need additional processing with heat and pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formed into dense, sticky spheres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Require a curing process that can enhance flavor, aroma, and potency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The pressing and curing process in making a temple ball can reveal the quality of the resin used to make it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/search?filter%5BboundingRadius%5D=50mi&amp;filter%5Bmatch%5D=ice%20water%20hash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Find Bubble Hash<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What's the difference between Piattella hash and temple balls?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although similar in appearance, <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/the-plant\/what-is-piattella\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Piattella hash<\/a> and temple balls differ in the material used to produce them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Temple balls:<\/strong> Can be made using various types of hashish with different qualities, allowing for a broader range of starting materials.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Piattella hash: <\/strong>Made only from full melt six-star ice water hash \u2014 the highest quality of hashish available.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bubble hash and ice hash are measured on a six-star scale, which relates to how well the hash melts. The higher the star rating, the higher the hash's quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_4871\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C480&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?resize=510%2C382&ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?w=1920&ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"Piattella hash on cellophane wrapper\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Alice Reis\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Piattella hash is a high-quality concentrate strictly made from full melt six-star hash.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_4871\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C480&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?resize=510%2C382&ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_4627-scaled.jpg?w=1920&ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Piattella hash on cellophane wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This distinction means that while both Piattella hash and temple balls undergo a curing process and use similar techniques, Piattella can be exceptionally pure and potent since it starts with the finest possible hash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"how-to-consume-temple-balls\">\n\tHow to consume temple balls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can consume temple balls in several ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/products-and-how-to-consume\/joints-vs-blunts\">In joints<\/a><\/strong>: Break apart small pieces from your temple ball and mix them with ground flower to fill a joint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headie.com\/collections\/handpipes\">pipes<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headie.com\/collections\/tubes\">bongs<\/a><\/strong>: Mix small pieces into ground flower and fill your bowl or place some of them on top of the flower in a pipe or bong. Smoke as usual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vaporizers<\/strong>: Use a vaporizer designed for concentrates to enjoy your temple ball's full flavor and potency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dabbing<\/strong>: Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/dab-dabbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dab rig<\/a> to vaporize a small piece of a temple ball for a powerful hit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Edibles<\/strong>: Incorporate decarboxylated temple ball hash into your favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/products-and-how-to-consume\/make-edibles-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">edible recipes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"are-temple-balls-potent\">\n\tAre temple balls potent?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Temple balls are known and loved for their potency. The pressing and curing process that's used to make temple balls increases the concentration of cannabinoids, particularly THC, in the final product. This leads to more intense effects when compared to other forms of hashish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_6047\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?w=1920&ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"Temple ball concentrate in hexagonal glass jar on black background\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The process used to make temple balls enhances the potency of the final product.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_6047\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?w=1920&ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Temple ball concentrate in hexagonal glass jar on black background\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Heat and pressure <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/the-plant\/the-ultimate-guide-to-decarboxylation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">activate cannabinoids through decarboxylation<\/a>, a chemical reaction that converts <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/tetrahydrocannabinolic-acid-thca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">THCA<\/a> \u2014 the non-psychoactive precursor to THC \u2014 into active THC. This process is crucial because THCA, in its raw form, does not produce the same intoxicating effects as THC. By activating <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cannabis-and-your-body\/difference-between-thca-thc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">THCA into THC<\/a>, the temple ball becomes much more potent and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-how-to wpsp-block-53eefe5a\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"HowTo\",\"name\":\"How to make a temple ball\",\"description\":\"Making a temple ball requires a bit of patience and practice. But it's a simple process that doesn't need a lot of supplies.&nbsp;&lt;br>&lt;br>&lt;strong>Supplies&lt;br>&lt;\/strong>1 - 2 oz of high-quality trichomes, either dry sift or bubble hash&lt;br>Non-nitrile gloves&lt;br>Cellophane or turkey bags&lt;br>Glass bottle&lt;br>Warm water&lt;br>Small jar\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg\",\"height\":\"406\",\"width\":\"305\"},\"totalTime\":\"\",\"estimatedCost\":[],\"tool\":[],\"supply\":[],\"step\":[{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"url\":\"#\",\"name\":\"Step 1: Apply heat and pressure\",\"text\":\"The first step to making temple balls requires bursting the trichome heads to create a sticky, cohesive mass. Here are the two most common ways to do this:&lt;br>&lt;br>&lt;strong>With your hands: &lt;\/strong>Firmly press the trichomes together using heat from your hands. Use non-nitrile gloves to avoid contaminating the trichomes.&nbsp;&lt;br>&lt;br>&lt;strong>With a water bottle:&lt;\/strong> Place the trichomes between two sheets of cellophane and press firmly down, slowly rolling over them with a warm water bottle. The ideal temperature for this process is around 176 - 194\u00b0F (80 - 90\u00b0C).&nbsp;&lt;br>\",\"image\":\"\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"url\":\"#\",\"name\":\"Step 2: Roll into a ball\",\"text\":\"Once the trichomes start to stick together, roll it into a spherical shape with the palms of your hands, moving in a circular motion. This hand-rolled process remains an artisanal technique, even in professional settings.\",\"image\":\"\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"url\":\"#\",\"name\":\"Step 3: Store and cure\",\"text\":\"Wrap the temple ball in cellophane and store it in a small, airtight jar. Avoid plastic wrap for long-term storage.&lt;br>&lt;br>Temple balls will last for years when kept in a dry, dark place. Keep them in a spot that will stay around 60\u00b0F.&nbsp;&lt;br>&lt;br>To enhance flavor and potency, you can cure them for three to six months or as long as a few years if you strictly avoid exposing the jars to temperature swings, oxygen, and light.\",\"image\":\"\"}]}<\/script><div class=\"wpsp-how-to-main-wrap\"><div class=\"wpsp-howto__wrap\"><h3 class=\"wpsp-howto-heading-text\">How to make a temple ball<\/h3><p class=\"wpsp-howto-desc-text\">Making a temple ball requires a bit of patience and practice. But it's a simple process that doesn't need a lot of supplies.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Supplies<br><\/strong>1 - 2 oz of high-quality trichomes, either dry sift or bubble hash<br>Non-nitrile gloves<br>Cellophane or turkey bags<br>Glass bottle<br>Warm water<br>Small jar<\/p><div class=\"wpsp-howto__source-wrap\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpsp-howto__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/710_Temple-Ball_03-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" title=\"710_Temple-Ball_03\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-how-to-steps__wrap\"><h4 class=\"wpsp-howto-req-steps-text\">Add Steps:<\/h4><div class=\"wpsp-howto-steps__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-how-to-child wpsp-howto-child__outer-wrap wpsp-block-afe001dc\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"wpsp-howto-child-link-wrap wpsp-how-to__link-to-all\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"HowToChild Link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><div class=\"wpsp-how-to__content-wrap  wpsp-how-to_cta-type-all wpsp-howto-child wpsp-howto-child-has-image wpsp-howto-child-icon-above-title wpsp-howto-child-enable-border-radius \"><div class=\"wpsp-ifb-content\"><div class=\"wpsp-ifb-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"wpsp-ifb-title\">Step 1: Apply heat and pressure<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-ifb-text-wrap\"><p class=\"wpsp-ifb-desc\">The first step to making temple balls requires bursting the trichome heads to create a sticky, cohesive mass. Here are the two most common ways to do this:<br><br><strong>With your hands: <\/strong>Firmly press the trichomes together using heat from your hands. Use non-nitrile gloves to avoid contaminating the trichomes.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>With a water bottle:<\/strong> Place the trichomes between two sheets of cellophane and press firmly down, slowly rolling over them with a warm water bottle. The ideal temperature for this process is around 176 - 194\u00b0F (80 - 90\u00b0C).&nbsp;<br><\/p><div class=\"wpsp-ifb-cta wpsp-howto-child-cta-link-style\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-how-to-child wpsp-howto-child__outer-wrap wpsp-block-2b55793b\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"wpsp-howto-child-link-wrap wpsp-how-to__link-to-all\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"HowToChild Link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><div class=\"wpsp-how-to__content-wrap  wpsp-how-to_cta-type-all wpsp-howto-child wpsp-howto-child-has-image wpsp-howto-child-icon-above-title wpsp-howto-child-enable-border-radius \"><div class=\"wpsp-ifb-content\"><div class=\"wpsp-ifb-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"wpsp-ifb-title\">Step 2: Roll into a ball<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-ifb-text-wrap\"><p class=\"wpsp-ifb-desc\">Once the trichomes start to stick together, roll it into a spherical shape with the palms of your hands, moving in a circular motion. This hand-rolled process remains an artisanal technique, even in professional settings.<\/p><div class=\"wpsp-ifb-cta wpsp-howto-child-cta-link-style\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-how-to-child wpsp-howto-child__outer-wrap wpsp-block-dce73798\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"wpsp-howto-child-link-wrap wpsp-how-to__link-to-all\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"HowToChild Link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><div class=\"wpsp-how-to__content-wrap  wpsp-how-to_cta-type-all wpsp-howto-child wpsp-howto-child-has-image wpsp-howto-child-icon-above-title wpsp-howto-child-enable-border-radius \"><div class=\"wpsp-ifb-content\"><div class=\"wpsp-ifb-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"wpsp-ifb-title\">Step 3: Store and cure<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-ifb-text-wrap\"><p class=\"wpsp-ifb-desc\">Wrap the temple ball in cellophane and store it in a small, airtight jar. Avoid plastic wrap for long-term storage.<br><br>Temple balls will last for years when kept in a dry, dark place. Keep them in a spot that will stay around 60\u00b0F.&nbsp;<br><br>To enhance flavor and potency, you can cure them for three to six months or as long as a few years if you strictly avoid exposing the jars to temperature swings, oxygen, and light.<\/p><div class=\"wpsp-ifb-cta wpsp-howto-child-cta-link-style\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"do-dispensaries-sell-temple-balls\">\n\tDo dispensaries sell temple balls?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, temple balls are <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/dispensaries\/in\/united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sold in dispensaries across the U.S.<\/a> Although we're in an era of contemporary hash, rosin, and other concentrates, some brands still focus on traditional hash-making methods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These artisanal products are available for enthusiasts looking for the highest quality cannabis concentrates, often rich in terpenes and cannabinoids. Of course, check with your dispensary for availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/search?filter%5Bmatch%5D=temple%20ball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Find Temple Balls<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"bottom-line\">\n\tBottom line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you're a novice or an experienced hash maker, exploring temple balls can add a new dimension to your overall cannabis experience. Touted by famed hash heads like <a href=\"https:\/\/frenchycannoli.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frenchy Cannoli<\/a>, the long history and traditional preparation process of the temple ball have made it a mainstay in cannabis culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Written by <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/news\/author\/alicereis\/\">Alice Reis<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<em>Featured image by Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about temple balls, their potency, how to make them, and the best ways to consume them. 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