Editor's note: This article has been reviewed and updated for accuracy in 2026. First there was medical marijuana, then there was recreational marijuana, igniting a massive wave of new and exciting flower strains. Then came even stronger strains, then came concentrates and edibles, and now we find ourselves in a dazzling world of shatter, waxes and boutique live rosins. Rosin is extracted from cannabis via heat and high pressures, more pressure than can be had via manpower. Thus, hydraulic or electric rosin press machines are required to produce high enough force to extract rosin, or live rosin if you are able to pre-freeze your cannabis. But before we get into the best-selling rosin press machines themselves (from hand-powered manual options to pneumatic to electric) let's dig a little bit more into how this process works. Mechanical Rosin Extraction Explained The concept of extracting rosin is quite simple. Two heated plates are pressed on both sides of the desired starting material (which is enclosed in parchment paper or rosin pouches) at high pressure. The heat from the plates loosens the resinous glands, or <a href=https://herbceo.com/trichomes-explained/ target=_blank dat