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What is shatter?
Shatter, or live resin shatter, is a solvent-based concentrate known for its glass-like appearance and hard consistency. It can appear yellow, amber, or translucent, and when broken apart, it shatters into shards.
Shatter is one of the purest and most potent concentrates on the market (70% to 90% THC), making it popular among cannabis connoisseurs and experienced concentrate consumers. This potency is all thanks to the long purging process that creates the final product.
To make shatter, a chemical solvent (usually butane) is used to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from the cannabis plant. The extract is then purged in a vacuum oven for one to two days before it's cooled to solidify, resulting in shatter's final brittle, glassy, potent form.
While live resin shatter is considered one of the most potent concentrates, it typically has a less complex terpene profile than wetter concentrates like budder due to more terpene loss during extraction. But different types of cannabis strains can still produce shatter with varying cannabinoid content and flavor characteristics.
How to consume shatter
Dabbing (most efficient method): Use a dab rig and dab tools for the most efficient consumption. Be cautious when breaking shatter — it can crumble into too-small pieces if not done carefully. Start with no more than a rice grain-sized dab and gradually increase the dosage as you become more experienced
Smoking: Add shatter on top of flower in a bowl or joint. You can also use it with a water pipe.
Vaping: Pre-filled vape pens are available on Weedmaps. Concentrate vaporizers work well with shatter. Liquid shatter vape cartridges offer convenient consumption.
Edibles: Decarboxylate your shatter in the oven first to convert THCA into THC (about 30 minutes at 240°F). Mix the activated shatter with other ingredients for homemade edibles.
Frequently asked questions
Concentrates are much more potent than cannabis flower, and shatter is considered one of the most potent types of cannabis concentrates. The purging process, its stable and glass-like composition, high THC levels (70% to 90% or more), and purity all contribute to shatter's high potency.
A few things make shatter a desirable concentrate. For starters, shatter is one of the purest and most potent forms of cannabis concentrates made with solvents due to its extraction method, which involves several purification steps. It also has a longer shelf life than other types of concentrates, like sauce and jam, thanks to its hard consistency and ability to withstand heat and moisture, and it's easy to work with due to its crumbly consistency, which allows you to easily break off small and consistent pieces for dabbing and consumption.
Shatter's benefits are its long shelf life and ability to withstand heat and humidity. Store your shatter in an airtight glass jar and place it in a cool, dark, and dry place. For long-term storage, you can store shatter in the refrigerator.
Shatter's low terpene content and solid structure make it less sensitive to temperature, moisture, and air than wetter concentrates. For medium-term storage, keep badder and sauce products in the fridge. For long-term storage, you can store shatter, badder, and sauce in the freezer, though diamonds should not be frozen since they are very stable.