Item	Purpose	Notes
Bubble bags (set of 4-8)	Filter trichomes by size	25-220 micron range
5-gallon bucket	Mixing vessel	Food-grade plastic
Lots of ice	Keeps water cold	10-20 lbs minimum
Cold water	Extraction medium	Filtered or RO water ideal
Mixing tool	Agitation	Large spoon or paddle
Cannabis material	Source of trichomes	Fresh frozen or dried
Pressing screen	Collecting hash	25 micron works well
Drying surface	Curing	Parchment paper or cardboard

Micron Size	Quality	Description
73-120µ	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Premium	Full melt, pure trichome heads
45-73µ	⭐⭐⭐⭐ High	Near full melt, excellent quality
25-45µ	⭐⭐⭐ Good	Half melt, good for pressing
120-160µ	⭐⭐ Medium	More plant material, cooking grade
160-220µ	⭐ Low	Mostly contaminant, discard or edibles