- To smoke moonrocks with a bong or pipe, break the moonrock into small crumble bits with a dab tool. Use it to top off traditional bud before smoking.
- Run the moonrock through a grinder to get an even shake when rolling a joint. Line a rolling paper with cannabis, pinch it between your fingers, roll, and seal.
- Moonrocks are small, dense cannabis nugs thoroughly coated in hash oil and kief. It contains between 50% to 90% of THC.
How to Smoke Moonrocks with Glass
Use a dab tool to divide a moonrock nug into small bits. When handling moonrocks, it’s best to use a stainless steel dab tool, tweezers, or a knife and fork to break the nug down. Pull the moonrock apart until you have a crumble. Moonrocks are coated with oil and kief, which can leave your fingertips covered in sticky residue and remove the goodness you’re trying to smoke! If you’re using your fingertips, be sure to wash your hands with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer or alcohol wipes to remove any stubborn residue. Using glass products like a bong, bubbler, or pipe is recommended since keeping a moonrock lit is difficult.
Pour enough water to cover the bong’s percolator. A percolator is usually a dome-shaped glass piece inside the bong. It sits at the bottom of the glassware and creates bubbles inside the water chamber. The bubbles maximize the surface area of the smoke, cooling and filtering it so you can smoke it. If you’re using a pipe, skip this step and go directly to packing the pipe with a pinch or two of traditional bud and top it with moonrocks.
Place a nug or two of traditional bud in a grinder. Choose your preferred cannabis strain, and place a nug or two into a grinder. Rotate the top to turn the nug into a fine crumble that can be placed into a bowl or pipe.
Pack a bowl with a pinch or two of traditional bud. If you have a larger bit of cannabis, place it at the bottom of the bowl to act as a screen. You can also use a bowl screen to prevent any cannabis from falling into the bong water. Then, layer more cannabis on top and gently push down on the entire bowl to pack it in.
Top the cannabis with a 1-2 small chunks of moonrock. You can use your fingertips or a pair of tweezers to top the bud with the moonrock. Press it down firmly so it stays in place. Start with a small amount until you know how strong the moonrocks are and how you’ll react to it.
Use a lighter or hemp wick to burn the moonrock on low heat. Be careful when applying direct heat to the moonrocks. To smoke a bong, come in from a slight angle, allowing the tip of the flame to warm the wax, and watch it melt. You may need to light the moonrock a bit longer than traditional flowers. When you see red embers, pull until the bong fills with smoke. Remove the bowl piece from the stem and inhale the smoke you created. Exhale after briefly holding the smoke in your lungs. Give yourself a few moments before taking another hit. Moonrocks are much stronger than traditional bud, so go slow and steady.
How to Smoke Moonrocks in a Joint
Place a large nug of moonrock into a grinder. For a smoother smoke and easier timer rolling, grind a nug of moonrock by placing it into the part of the grinder with “teeth.” Rotate the top of the grinder 3 to 4 times until you have a fine consistency with minor clumps. You can also use a combination of traditional bud and moonrocks for a less potent experience.
Make a filter with accordion folds to help with airflow. Generally, when you purchase rolling papers, they’ll come with short, thick paper used as a tip or filter for a joint. To make a filter, fold the paper 3 or 4 times to create an accordion or zigzag fold. Roll the remaining paper around the roll to create a solid cylinder. Place the filter at one end of the roller paper. You can also use business cards, the rolling paper pack, or thin pieces of cardboard if you don’t have filter paper.
Fill the rolling paper with finely-grounded moonrocks. Typically, a standard rolling paper can hold a half-gram of cannabis. To roll a joint, add two or three-quarter-sized pinches of moonrocks and shape the joint with your hands. When using rolling paper, the end with the glue should be at the top, facing you. The joint will be made solely of moonrocks, which will have a strong potency. Be careful when smoking and take short, slow pulls until you know how you’ll react. To save the rest of the joint for later, stub out the lit end with the butt of your lighter to put it out.
Pinch the paper between your fingertips and roll it back and forth. It may take a few tries, but hold the joint firmly in your hands. Pinch paper between your fingers to get it to sneak behind the shake. Roll it back and forth to pack it into its final cone shape. If this is too difficult, you can purchase a rolling machine or pre-made cones to fill your moonrocks with.
Lick the top edge and seal the joint with one more roll. Tuck the unglued side of the paper into the roll, rolling up, before licking the glue side down. Pack the open end with a firm poke and twist. Then, you’re ready to smoke!
What are moonrocks?
Moonrocks are nuggets of cannabis flower dipped in hash oil and kief. Moonrocks are small, dense cannabis nugs with a slightly fuzzy, multicolored appearance. It consists of high-quality bud thoroughly coated in hash oil and kief. All three of these cannabis forms equal a product that has between 50% to 90% higher THC compared to traditional bud. Hash oil is a concentrated form of cannabis, while kief is the resin found in cannabis flowers. Traditional cannabis bud purchased from dispensaries contains 17% to 28% of THC.
Common Side Effects of Moonrocks
Common side effects are dry mouth and a high that can last up to a day. For most cannabis users, the high from moonrocks can begin within the first 20 to 30 minutes of smoking. It can last anywhere from several hours to longer than a day, especially if smoked in large quantities. Common side effects people experience include: Dry mouth Hunger (also known as the munchies) Drowsiness Greater sensory perception Increased happiness Increased heart rate Dry, red eyes Cough or similar respiratory issues Headaches Anxiety
Safety Tips
Start slow and with a small amount since moonrocks are so potent. Even if you’re used to smoking regular cannabis, it’s best to take a slow and steady approach when trying moonrocks for the first time. Try taking small, shorter hits to see how you react. If you’d like, you can take a few hits and wait 20 to 30 minutes to see how it affects you. If you find that you can handle more, then you can try longer pulls.
Smoke moonrocks in a safe and calm environment. What does a safe environment look like for you? Perhaps it’s staying home, cuddled on the couch with the TV going. Avoid engaging with moonrocks in public places with many people and noise. It should be a pleasurable, relaxing experience, and your environment should reflect that. If you don’t have a safe environment, consult a friend or a loved one to see if they can help. If it’s your first time using moonrocks, have a friend with you so they can monitor your experience.
Drink plenty of water after smoking moonrocks. A common experience for cannabis users is dry or cottonmouth. Drinking plenty of water is important so you don’t feel dehydrated.
Eat something before you smoke so the high doesn't hit too hard. Cannabis is known for inducing the munchies. While you may be saving your appetite for when the high kicks in, it’s important to have something in your stomach beforehand. Snacking on a banana, granola bar, or a bag of chips can help buffer any unwanted side effects, like dizziness or nausea. You can also keep extra snacks on hand for when the munchies eventually hit.
Pros and Cons of Moonrocks
Moonrocks offer physical and mental health benefits for medical patients. Due to the high concentration of THC and CBD, moonrocks offer a more potent version of the medical benefits found in regular cannabis. This includes reducing nausea, vomiting, chronic pain, and inflammation for individuals struggling with severe medical conditions like cancer, neuropathy, and arthritis. It is also a more affordable and fast-acting option for medical patients and cannabis enthusiasts alike.
Moonrocks are extremely potent and messy. Since moonrocks have three forms of THC, they can get individuals super high. If you are inexperienced, it’s best to take a slow and steady approach to avoid having a bad trip. Take small hits and wait at least a minute before taking another. Similarly, the oil and kief will melt if exposed to high temperatures. Store moonrocks in dry, cool places away from direct sunlight.
How to Make Moonrocks at Home
Cover your choice of bud in concentrate or hash oil. Grab a dense nug of your favorite strain of cannabis. Hold the nug by the base firmly with a pair of tweezers for an easier grip. Use an oil syringe or eyedropper to trace a spiral along the nug. You can also use a dab tool or a small brush to spread the hash oil or concentrate around the nug. Don’t let the flower soak directly in oil because you can oversaturate it.
Roll the oil-covered nug in kief. If you have a grinder, you likely already have some kief. Untwist the bottom tray of your grinder to locate the kief. Roll the nugget in the kief directly in the grinder, or sprinkle the kief out on a rolling tray or plate. If you don’t have kief, you may be able to buy some from a local dispensary or legal smoke shop.
Allow your DIY moonrocks to dry for 24-48 hours. Place your homemade moonrock in a glass or plastic container with a cover allowing airflow. You still want the container covered to prevent dust or similar debris from landing on the nugget while drying. Depending on how much oil you used, it can take 24-48 hours or up to 7 days for the nugget to completely dry.
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