Temple balls hold quite a mystery to lots of people, even though they've been a part of the cannabis tradition for more than a thousand years. They became popular in the West around 60 years ago, and since then, many people have become interested in learning how to make temple balls from kief.

In this piece, you'll be guided through the main ingredients and the in-depth, step-by-step process to make your own temple balls at home. Keep reading to master the art, and learn how to use temple ball hash in your daily routine.

How to Make Temple Balls from Kief?

The process of making temple balls from kief begins with warming up the kief using your hands or a mild heat source. When it becomes sticky, you have to moderately press and roll it between your palms until it forms into a smooth ball. You should keep rolling until the ball forms a shiny outer layer. Lastly, store it in a cool dark place to enhance its potency and flavor.

Materials Needed to Make Temple Balls

Since kief products are trending in the current market, every kief enthusiast strives to try something new, even by making it himself. However, if you are not keen on making it yourself, you can always choose a kief product made with the help of a kief sifter machine.

However, if you are interested in making your own kief temple balls, here are the materials and tools you should gather before starting with the process:

High-quality kief
Heat-resistant gloves
Plastic wrap or parchment paper
Heat source (e.g., hands, warm water, or a gentle heat press)

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Temple Balls

Making temple balls requires a specific approach divided into a couple of steps. Each step needs to be performed in the right order to make a nicely shaped temple ball.

Step 1: Gather Your Kief

We begin the process by choosing a good amount of high-quality kief. The amount of kief needed depends on your personal preference of how big you want the ball to be. The more kief you use — the larger your temple ball will be.

The quality of the kief will determine the potency and texture of the final product. Choosing fine, high-quality kief will make your temple ball smoother and shinier.

Step 2: Heat and Activate the Kief

To activate the kief, you need a heat source that can help you make the kief sticky and resinous. So, you can either use the heat from your own palms or you can place the kief on a warm surface, like a glass bottle or jar with warm water. The heat will soften and activate the resin, making it easier to bind together.

Step 3: Press and Roll

To form the ball, you have to take a small portion of the warmed kief and start pressing it together with your fingers. Roll it gently between your palms using light pressure. Your body heat will help the kief stick together, slowly forming a smooth and cohesive temple ball.

Once the ball starts forming, increase the pressure level to medium when rolling with your hands. Continue until it becomes a sticky solid mass. This step may take several minutes, depending on the heat and kief’s consistency.

Step 4: Final Refinement

As the ball forms, it will develop a shiny outer layer. This process happens as the trichomes break down and the inside oils are released. To reach the final refinement, you should keep rolling the ball until you reach the desired smooth and glossy finish.

After that, you can optionally let it cure for a few days or weeks. If you opt for this step, ensure you store the temple ball in a cool and dark place so the flavor and potency successfully develop further.

Kief Temple Balls Final Refinement — Source: shutterstock.com / Photo Contributor: pancakenap420

Conclusion

Lastly, making a temple ball from kief looks and is a pretty short and simple process. By following our complete guide, you can make incredible shiny temple balls. You only need to put your focus on applying the light to medium pressure when rolling the resin to avoid degradation of the cannabinoids' potency.

Learning how to make temple balls from kief is a great experience and can boost your skills. It may take a couple of tries until you master your technique. Enjoy making your kief specialties at home and don’t forget to share some with your friends!

How to Make Temple Balls from Kief