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You've got the steps down good. An additional step is adding Myrcene. It's supposed to improve the experience overall per intensity and length of the high. It's the ingredient in mangos and why people say if you eat a mango before consuming cannabis you'll get higher/longer.

In the short term you can do just that, eat a mango before your edibles. In the long term you can get some oil extracts with concentrated amounts of Myrcene, like lemongrass oil, and put a few drops into your oil.

Just used this packaged mix and replaced the vegetable oil with ABV-infused coconut oil. Also baked at 300° instead of 325°.

Here's another good link to read: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrugNerds/comments/2b3jea/benzene_and_naphthalene_are_both_released_in_the/

"From "Cannabis Vaporizer Combines Efficient Delivery of THC with Effective Suppression of Pyrolytic Compounds" The temperature control ranges from 1 to 9, corresponding to temperatures of 130° to 226°C. The manufacturer suggests using a temperature setting of 7, corresponding to a nominal 202°C. Our previous study using the M-1®found that sample temperatures around 185°C were optimal for vaporization, with toxins beginning to appear above 200°C (Chemic 2000, Gieringer 2001). As a worst-case test of the Volcano’s safety, we set it at its highest setting to ascertain whether pyrolytic byproducts might result. Two thermocouples were placed in the vaporizer above and below the sample to determine the actual operating temperature. The temperature was found to be stable, measuring 155°C on the top surface of the sample and 218°C on the screen closest to the heater. From "Cannabis 'Vaporization': A Promising Strategy for Smoke Harm Reduction" A feasible study by NORML and MAPS has demonstrated that an electric vaporizer can successfully generate THC at 185 C while completely suppressing benzene, toluene, and napthalene formation."

I think the key word is "formation" in that last sentence. Heat causes a chemical reaction which causes new compounds to form. If I take sugar and burn it, I don't just get sugar molecules floating in the form of some. All sorts of things not present in the sugar itself can be formed!

Check this out: When you burn sugar... "The actual chain of reactions is quite complex and what you actually end up with is a whole bunch of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and more forming." https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-chemical-equation-for-burning-sugar

I don’t know how to link a photo but here’s pretty much the same thing from Amazon:

Tovolo Inch Large King Craft Ice Mold Freezer Tray of 2" Cubes for Whiskey, Bourbon, Spirits & Liquor Drinks, BPA-Free Silicone, Set of 1, Stratus Blue https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00395FHRO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_GEPCS8XQ8M7MRYJN7BR6

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AHCPEC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Easy to use and plenty to last! I wish you a wonderful trip! Don't forget the ice cream lol

I have been using this for years, it is great. And I get capsules from amazon

STX Infuzium 420 Infused Butter-Oil-Tincture Maker Machine Complete Kit "2 Sticks/1 Cup up to 8 Sticks/4 Cups Butter" - 2 Filters, 3 Silicone Spatulas, Silicone Glove & Butter Mold Plus our Infuzium 48 Page Cookbook with Over 80 Magical Recipes/Tips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N5HYHMR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XGWKFb47FGHC0

I have this one and I love it, hope that link works

I’ve occasionally noticed some photos folks have posted of containers of ABV looking for approximations of how much is there, so I decided to keep track of the ABV as I’ve saved it over the past three weeks or so with the idea that it might be a useful guide.

So a few things to keep in mind…

• These were collected from July 22 to August 15, 2020 (24 days) out of a 2020 VapCap M heated with a single flame torch usually 4 or 5 times to completion.
• I originally set out to measure each VapCap but my scale was only accurate to 0.1g, so I settled on photographing every 5 bowls and measuring every 10 bowls (**the VapCap average bowl size of 0.675g was mathematical: 2.7g / 40)
• The container I used is a standard, 8 oz. food service container that measures 4.5” wide by 3” deep (like these)
• Despite my best efforts, there are some differences in the photos and placement of the ABV in the container
• Due to some inherent imprecision on what I had to work with, I hesitate to say this is scientific but I am confident in saying this was conducted methodically.
• 40 bowls mark the end of this (for now) because this was the point at which the bottom of the container was completely covered in ABV and I no longer felt the differences even every 5 bowls would be as noticeable or as valuable

I don't know about the tubing and using ISO -- but I did some online research and bought some silicone tubing from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FMWTSY/ -- this fits the EQ perfectly.

When it gets dirty we just scrape the honey oil out of it, and re-vape on cotton, or, more recently, dab it. (Aw yiss.) I bought enough tubing where we can just cut the tubing to scrape the stuff out of it, then the whip is just a little bit shorter. Rinse, repeat.

If the outside edge of the screen is consistently not getting airflow, you may want to pop that dome screen out and stir it up in a shot glass of iso -- if you aren't doing that already you definitely should be cleaning the dome screen every so often, it gets gunked up pretty bad from inside the glass elbow.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091DT5N3X/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_2NZR2K3NEBZSN8SEVW0A

If you end up getting one I recommend searching reddit for tips on it. Most game changing tip is the French press screen hack which allows you to up the max abv capacity from 7-10g to 28g+

8 Pack Stainless Steel Sprouting Jar Lid Kit for Wide Mouth Mason Jars, Strainer Screen for Canning Jars and Seed Sprouting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KJYBV24/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_7ATR2Z6KB6RF3A0KHM5G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I start with these so there's not so much plant in the coffee filter. Also, if you pre moisten the coffee filter, you'll lose less stuff

Have the STX and absolutely love it!! Half the cost of the magical butta machine and does exactly the same thing. Got a lot with it as well, Accessories included!

https://www.amazon.com/STX-Infuzium-Botanical-Extractor-Complete/dp/B07N5HYHMR

Yeppers, it’s good. Just added five mils to a cuppa joe.

Next time tho’, I’m going to pour the hooch thru the ABV, holding the tea bag open. Pouring it over, with the bag closed, trapped a fair amount of air.

Oh, and in case you were wondering, I’m using these.

Thank you! I’m being extra careful, I won’t eat anymore now until tonight maybe - depending on how this goes.

First time ever working with chocolate. I bought these: Silicone Chocolate Moulds 6 Packs Non-Stick Chocolate Mould BPA Free Silicone Mould Candy Molds Kit for Cake Ice Cube Tray Baking Kids (Brown) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B091GV8F8R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_YXQBVV419S1JZNWJA5NH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Melted approximately 400grams of intense mint dark chocolate and added 4 fluid ounces of infused coconut oil. Then just spooned it into the moulds and popped them in the fridge overnight - I’m delighted with how they’ve turned out. The intense mint chocolate is really all I could taste even though I didn’t bother water curing my Avb first.

I’d cleaned a few mighty cooling units already in the oil and then added 20 grams of Avb before leaving it in the slow cooker on low for about 7 hours.

XPRS Nutra Size 000 Empty Capsules - 100 Count Empty Gelatin Capsules - Capsules Express Empty Pill Capsules - DIY Supplement Capsule Filling - Fillable Color Gel Caps Pills (Clear) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BI83GW6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glc_i_4MCSGK6AN0N57DRGQ2TF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

6 pills holds around 2 grams so take however much you think you need.

Please don’t smoke this, you’ll get SICK. Get a reclaim catcher for your rig. It catches your reclaim in a silicone container so you don’t get mold poisoning in your lungs, and it keeps the water nice and clean.

I'm experimenting with the same thing, for the next time either satche bags or a cold brew filter may save you the hassle and keep the avb separate from the get go. these are just examples but the bags are awesome made budder with them.

20 Pack Reusable Cotton Soup Bags,Drawstring Cheesecloth Bags for Coffee Tea Herbs Muslin Brew Bags (3"x4") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZH2YN3X/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_BSW8DZD2Y2SY981DWM9S?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 The TUBE+: Cold Brew Coffee Maker and Tea Infuser Kit. Premium Stainless Steel Mesh Filter Designed to Fit 64 Oz. Wide Mouth Ball Mason Jar . Brew Guide and Recipe eBook Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071WXSCSC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_ZBDPCCYY8J57SK2TCKXV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I get mine from Amazon. They’re pretty cheap and you can get regular and vegan ones. I have these but I’ll probably get colored ones next time so I can see them better in my capsule filling thingie.

This made it almost effortless Nostalgia Electric Giant Gummy Bear, Fish and Worm Maker Try with Your own CBD Oil, Pink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EY81OPO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_F83AMZ9W4GPY5TMWJJ37

There's some problems in your technique here.

I assume you are doing this on a stove top - if that's true, you need to put something under the jar so it's not glass on the pot bottom on a heater element. A 6th pan false bottom is something I'd suggest.

Vollrath 20600 False Bottom for Pan, Sixth-Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002P6CBEK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_RBKDENKG3EWJPCJM3W01

I'm not sure if Mason jars are Pyrex or not, but I only use Pyrex when doing the double boiler method. The only difference is I always use a crock pot, not a stove top.

Don't extract with the lid on, you're going to build up pressure with no relief, you're setting up a glass bomb.

Lastly, sous vide is done with an electronic heater / water pump, and it's also done in a vacuum sealed bag. You have a double boiler setup here just for clarification.

Long story short - take the lid off and use Pyrex in a crock pot or buy a false bottom if doing this on the stove.

Yo can use a coffee grinder to grind the avb into powder then put it into your capsules. Use an edibles dosing chart to gauge your tolerance level.

*Rough estimates below

Capsule size 5 is a 30mg pill (smallest possible pill and best place to start but it is also a higher dose as far as edibles go)

Capsule size 3 is a 70mg pill

Capsule size 00 is a 250mg pill (not recommended and your stomach will definitely respond to this if there isn't enough food/fat to attach to)

As far as stomach issues and MJ gas, I'd try it out and see how you feel.

Coconut oil smells while you're making it (maybe pick a day to have the kids away or wait for a sleepover if possible) but once you have it made it lasts a long time (months but maybe not years ) and doesn't really smell much when stored in a glass container hidden away. You can then use it to make candy, brownies, or put a small amount in smoothies. It tastes awful by itself and you might have MJ burbs after if you drink it straight hence the smoothies.

IMO the capsules are by far the easiest and least smelly option next to a smoothie but you need oil for that.

Some coffee grinders need a decent amount of material, at least 4 grams, to grind avb into powder.

This Cordless-Coffee-Maker only needs about a minimum of 1 gram to work. So 1 gram of avb will produce about 33 30mg capsules. That should last a while and make good use of your avb whether you have lots or just a few grams. Hope it helps.

I use 70% iso with a few drops of dr. Bonnets. I put this into the tank.

Some put the solution into a baggie with the parts to be cleaned then put this baggie into the tank filled with just water. Me, personally would do this if useing 90-99% iso but I don’t. I use 70% iso and feel there is no need.

I picked this model up from a garage sale for $10. It works great for me....

ultrasonic Cleaner

Try a filter so you don’t have to go to your car. Philter makes a nice one and so does Smokebuddy

Hell yeah! I love this thing!! Daily use for like 6 months, runs like a champ and easy to clean. I got this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082X4WLPK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to make a nice little kit.

This was my test run with hemp-flower ABV...

If I want to darken it up, I just send another batch through with the same oil running. 😁

The strainer is House Again

Square Silicone Candy Molds - Mini Silicone Molds for Hard Candy, Chocolate, Gummy, Caramel, Ganache, Ice Cubes (2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085TBPG4P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Umx-FbP9A5NDB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 will this work

This is good advice. I’ve done it myself. Do you know where to get vegetable glycerin ?

Smaller containers limits the amount you can loose at any one time. Complex stoner solutions not required. 😉

Isn't breaking it up with a hammer going to potentially leave some really sharp edges?

For future batches you could probably consider getting some molds. Something like this seems apropos.

Diximus 300W - 120/240V - Dual Voltage Portable Travel Immersion Water Heater - Instant Electric Boiler + Travel Pouch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZSYKJPR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_1fKFFb1G0D86K

This would work better. You could slowly heat and boil cupsize portions. Milk or 1/2& 1/2 with abv with this first

Sorry... THC is not water soluble. So giving it a water bath simply washes away the scorched dust covering the material (the end result of vaporizing the trichomes).

It can be done other ways, but by far the easiest is using a French Press. Simpy place your ABV into the press, fill with warm water, place the plunger back into the glassware, depress the plunger to the bottom. Then empty the stained water. Raise the plunger and remove, add warm water again, mix, replace plunger and depress again... keep repeating this until the water runs clear (no longer stained).

If you plan on adding it directly to some food, drying is optional. However, if you are going to infuse oil, or if you plan on adding it to dry ingredients (for brownies or cookies for instance), you should dry the material. For alcohol tincture, you can leave it wet or you can dry it (I've not noticed a difference with alcohol based tinctures).

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you mad bro?

let me know where to send it

There’s a lot of 99% isopropyl alcohol on Amazon. I just bought some few days ago.

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/Bottles-Isopropyl-Alcohol-Industrial-Concentrated/dp/B0874C5CWB/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=isopropyl+alcohol+99%25&qid=1598307769&sr=8-3

Do you think I could use a candle warmer to reduce the tincture? Amazon: Candle warmer

Oops - I use a Magical Butter Maker.

I tend to fill the ABV to the “Maximum” line...then one of the Trader Joe https://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Organic-Virgin-Coconut/dp/B007UWNBYS jars with 2 full tablespoons of lecithin.

Hope this helps.

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ACM Economy Wash Bottle, LDPE, Squeeze Bottle Medical Label Tattoo (250ml / 8oz / 1 Bottle) This is what I use. It is a controlled accurate flow. No extra drip when you stop.

This is a useful tool too. Size 0 Capsule Holding Tray by Capsuline - 100 Count

The longest part with these two things is separate the capsules and putting them in the holder.

If you are storing it in something like this: https://www.amazon.com/vitaminwater-revive-bottles-16-9-Pack/dp/B00HZYFBEE just toss it. You have a mess that you shouldn't consume. There is a reason consumers shouldn't reuse these containers. There are others who can recycle them better.

That said if you are using that sort of container then plastics have degraded into your mixture. How much is it really worth it?

Is this crock pot big enough to be using a mason jar with? It submerges in water up to the lid. I hope so, I've been using it with a mason jar on 'keep warm' for years :D.

No, never tried it without the jar. It would be messier and harder to transfer the stuff. Also, I like to have it in the jar so I can take it out and freeze it then repeat easily. For your tiny crockpot, though, they don't recommend using the jar. I've had this one for 5+ years just for this kind of stuff :). It's important to get one with a 'keep warm' setting instead of just 'low'. In the end, don't worry too much, if you mess it up a little you'll probably still get a usable product, and after some trial and error with the methods in those links you'll find what works best for you. Definitely try vaping it less next time also. Good luck!

Yes it actually works :)

I put about .5 in each. Vaping your weed decarbs it so its ready for bodily absorption so its not the same as just grinding up weed which would not work at all.

Very similar to edibles, maybe the come up is a tiny bit faster/stronger since you are only consuming the substance itself and at its most potent form.

Its a long lasting very chill body high, I really dig it. I suggest you take it early like 4-8 hours after you been awake. It can take a while to hit between 30min to 2 hours depending on the person and obviously the strength of your weed.

It's important to fine grind it, Helps you absorb it quicker so use a coffee grinder and grind it down to a dust/powder.

These are the caps I use.

http://www.amazon.ca/Now-Single-Empty-Gelatin-Caps/dp/B004GWAWJW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1441143616&sr=8-2&keywords=capsule+empty

I made 50 last batch I did and do between 2 and 4 caps.

Have fun....

That's really just one type of coconut oil. It melts just above normal room temperature, so it will be liquid or solid depending on ambient temperature. I use stuff like [this](www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Organic-Coconut-32-Ounce/dp/B003OGKCDC)

It depends. I start on low when I'm by myself, and medium if I'm sharing with 1-2 others. The second session is usually on medium by myself, or high if I'm sharing. I reload the oven when it stops hitting, the flavor decreases, or after one session on high.

The weed that goes into the coconut oil is generally very brown, but in some circumstances I will reload before the bud is vaped all the way brown.

If it's not hitting as you'd like, make sure you clean the Pax frequently, turn your grinder upside down for several twists before you let the bud fall through the grinder screen, and always pack your oven with a picky packy pokey.

Here, I googled it for you.

And great tips!