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BoogerMan

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Also out of curiosity, what temp do you usually purge at or do you even use heat?

I use a reptile heating pad. The inside bottom of my chamber sits at 105-108F on my counter top. Sometimes if I am really trying to make shatter I'll put a piece of tile under the heating pad to lower the temp of my chamber down to 98-100F. My counter tops are laminated wood so the piece of tile helps absorb a little heat and lowers the temp.

Terps can indeed act as a solvent, but to get high enough concentrations of terps to make your material significantly runny from a given extraction, terps generally will have been added beyond what came from the plant (lots of dispensaries do this) - even with fresh frozen material/live resin/whatever acronym we are using now (lol).

The terpiest absolutes I've seen test results for will still not be more than 5-10% terpenes.

Nothing wrong with adding terps after the fact to a concentrate if people like it so long as they are added within safe limits though :)

Have any of you guys in states where places offer testing ever considered getting a sample of your own shatter tested? I'd love to do this!

I had no idea you could add terpenes! Thanks for the great info @herbivore21!

I have thought about lab testing. Not sure if they do it for just anyone or if you have to be state authorized. I'll look into it for sure!
 

herbivore21

Well-Known Member
I use a reptile heating pad. The inside bottom of my chamber sits at 105-108F on my counter top. Sometimes if I am really trying to make shatter I'll put a piece of tile under the heating pad to lower the temp of my chamber down to 98-100F. My counter tops are laminated wood so the piece of tile helps absorb a little heat and lowers the temp.



I had no idea you could add terpenes! Thanks for the great info @herbivore21!

I have thought about lab testing. Not sure if they do it for just anyone or if you have to be state authorized. I'll look into it for sure!
A pleasure brother, I haven't been able to contribute anywhere near as much as I used to around these parts lately so I am extra glad to help :)

Look forward to hearing about your results with testing too :D
 
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DieHard

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I use a reptile heating pad. The inside bottom of my chamber sits at 105-108F on my counter top. Sometimes if I am really trying to make shatter I'll put a piece of tile under the heating pad to lower the temp of my chamber down to 98-100F. My counter tops are laminated wood so the piece of tile helps absorb a little heat and lowers the temp.



I had no idea you could add terpenes! Thanks for the great info @herbivore21!

I have thought about lab testing. Not sure if they do it for just anyone or if you have to be state authorized. I'll look into it for sure!
A pleasure brother, I haven't been able to contribute anywhere near as much as I used to around these parts lately so I am extra glad to help :)

Look forward to hearing about your results with testing too :D
I've got some terpenes on order...will receive this week.
Time to play...:science:
 

BoogerMan

Well-Known Member
I've got some terpenes on order...will receive this week.
Time to play...:science:
WTF???? You can order Terpenes?

Up until today I thought Terpenes were only a part of cannabis. I had no idea you could add them in or buy them.

Do they come in different flavors? Or are they flavorless and just make the concentrate more liquidy? Am I not understanding something? Looks like I need to do some research!
 

herbivore21

Well-Known Member
WTF???? You can order Terpenes?

Up until today I thought Terpenes were only a part of cannabis. I had no idea you could add them in or buy them.

Do they come in different flavors? Or are they flavorless and just make the concentrate more liquidy? Am I not understanding something? Looks like I need to do some research!

Terpenes generally have a distinct smell and flavor (ie: Limonene with it's lemon flavor/smell), they are smell/flavor chemicals. Some terpenes (again, like limonene) can be used as a solvent with other cannabinoids (which are a kind of terpene!)/terpenes), making your meds more runny.

There are so many more terpenes to find out there than just those on the cannabis plant. Common cannabis terpenes like linalool and limonene are found in many other non-cannabis plants too!

Please be careful with the amounts of terpenes you guys add into your concentrates - very little will go a very long way! You generally do not want the amount of a given terpene that you add to be much more than 1% of the total weight of the material you are mixing it with. Remember that we do not have great data on dosage for a lot of terpenes yet, and even less data on safety in terms of inhalation of terpenes. Go easy on them!
 

BoogerMan

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Terpenes generally have a distinct smell and flavor (ie: Limonene with it's lemon flavor/smell), they are smell/flavor chemicals. Some terpenes (again, like limonene) can be used as a solvent with other cannabinoids (which are a kind of terpene!)/terpenes), making your meds more runny.

There are so many more terpenes to find out there than just those on the cannabis plant. Common cannabis terpenes like linalool and limonene are found in many other non-cannabis plants too!

Please be careful with the amounts of terpenes you guys add into your concentrates - very little will go a very long way! You generally do not want the amount of a given terpene that you add to be much more than 1% of the total weight of the material you are mixing it with. Remember that we do not have great data on dosage for a lot of terpenes yet, and even less data on safety in terms of inhalation of terpenes. Go easy on them!
No research needed!

@herbivore21 can always clear things up :tup:

The people in this thread and on this forum in general are amazing! An abundant amount of knowledge all in one place! I love it :rockon:

I don't think I'll be buying and adding any in myself (unless @DieHard says it is a game changer then I may give it a go). But I will definitely be in search of what strains have higher terpene content :ko:

I'm also very interested in running a high CBD strain, but that doesn't seem likely anytime soon... I wish I could go to Walmart and just buy seeds :rofl:
 

Quetzalcoatl

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No research needed!

@herbivore21 can always clear things up :tup:

The people in this thread and on this forum in general are amazing! An abundant amount of knowledge all in one place! I love it :rockon:

I don't think I'll be buying and adding any in myself (unless @DieHard says it is a game changer then I may give it a go). But I will definitely be in search of what strains have higher terpene content :ko:

I'm also very interested in running a high CBD strain, but that doesn't seem likely anytime soon... I wish I could go to Walmart and just buy seeds :rofl:
Even more amazing is the fact that we keep it civil 98% of the time, and the moderating is fair.

I bet if you used limonene as a solvent you could use a fractional distillation setup to remove all of it. You'll also be sacrificing other terpenes though...
 

Jared

Cannabis Enthusiast
White Mousse processed Indica blend from The Herb Shoppe
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DabComa

Stuck in Dab Coma
My latest accolades, not sure the buds name, never really bother to ask, so long as its good @$$ bud.
HTC's isn't known for their cameras' quality, so my phones camera (HTC One M8) makes it look a lot sappier then it really is, its the consistency of shatter, and very delicious.

Side note, I never vacuum, what kind of looks like buttering in the pic is actually small broken off pieces I put back in after breaking out too much. Roughly 6g, crystal clear amber goodness.

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matthend

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^^6g? that is mighty pretty and crystal clear for being deep enough to fit 6g in a slick stack. very nice!
 
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zor

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I got about 7+ g of Sour Lemon OG, it was a real bitch for my caregiver to work with so he gave it to me at a huge discount, came out to around $30 a gram. Sure enough, it was an oozy, sticky mess, so I froze it in my freezer to make handling it better and popped it into storage, and man it is pretty good! Took a gram of this to make some THC ejuice, gonna make some gummies this weekend, nice citrusy taste and smell :)

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Hashtag46&2

Trichome Technician
Good Evening fellow Concentrate Connoisseurs!
Been lurking the Forum for a while, but just now saw this thread, and I'm stoked.

Lots of great members, can't wait to engage in some Concentrate Conversation. .. and of course some images.
A bit of background..

Started making BHO in 2012, made slab after slab of shatter and wax upon request from other patients.

Started making Bubble in 2013, for a while I made both to accommodate a diverse demand.

Finally got my tech on point with the bubble, producing 5 star melt, after my first dab of the Full Melt, I never looked back.

Don't get me wrong, BHO and other Solvent based extracts have their place, but due to my compromised Immune System, I just felt much better with Water and ice as my choice Solvent.

Early 2014, I had to have both of my hips replaced due to my condition ..(Ankylosing Spondylitis).

During my recovery, all I did was research ancient to modern day Sieved Resin (AKA Trichomes)

My ultimate goal is to master the art of Dry Sieved Resin, pure Resin Heads.

Perhaps some may be familiar with my work, as I'm on many forums. . Under the Screen Name Sirdabsalot (46&2)

I can't wait to go through this thread to see some familiar, along with new acquaintances.

My latest Spin, just a small run for a head stash.. Mixed strains at 90 micron.






Pressed. .



Many more images to share, on my mobile at the moment.

Super stoked to be a new member of FC!
 

herbivore21

Well-Known Member
Good Evening fellow Concentrate Connoisseurs!
Been lurking the Forum for a while, but just now saw this thread, and I'm stoked.

Lots of great members, can't wait to engage in some Concentrate Conversation. .. and of course some images.
A bit of background..

Started making BHO in 2012, made slab after slab of shatter and wax upon request from other patients.

Started making Bubble in 2013, for a while I made both to accommodate a diverse demand.

Finally got my tech on point with the bubble, producing 5 star melt, after my first dab of the Full Melt, I never looked back.

Don't get me wrong, BHO and other Solvent based extracts have their place, but due to my compromised Immune System, I just felt much better with Water and ice as my choice Solvent.

Early 2014, I had to have both of my hips replaced due to my condition ..(Ankylosing Spondylitis).

During my recovery, all I did was research ancient to modern day Sieved Resin (AKA Trichomes)

My ultimate goal is to master the art of Dry Sieved Resin, pure Resin Heads.

Perhaps some may be familiar with my work, as I'm on many forums. . Under the Screen Name Sirdabsalot (46&2)

I can't wait to go through this thread to see some familiar, along with new acquaintances.

My latest Spin, just a small run for a head stash.. Mixed strains at 90 micron.






Pressed. .



Many more images to share, on my mobile at the moment.

Super stoked to be a new member of FC!
Welcome aboard brother! A great entry into the concentrates hub of FC!

I love solventless tech and bubble/dry sift. I have nothing but the greatest respect for those who put in the diligence and hard manual work to produce full melt :D

I understand that many are not comfortable working with solvents or do not have the equipment or time or good health to work to ensure full removal of solvents - I think that many more should actually take the solventless route in this case. The only reason I use solvents is because my medical needs, lifestyle and pedantic desire towards harm minimization necessitate dewaxed, lipid free extractions. I currently cannot think of any method of separating lipids and waxes aside from using some kind of solvent in the lab.

Still, the beauty of science is that new methods come about all the time, and eventually, that barrier will be broken - when that day comes, I'll go all solventless :D

I should add that I have bubble hash to thank for killing my insomnia dead, it is my night nurse! :D

Most kinds of extraction have their place. The question as to which method is safest and most useful for each person depends on where they live, who they live with, local regulations/laws, equipment on hand, chemistry know-how, any medical/health limitations as well as specific medical needs (for example, I find hashes are much better for insomnia than super pure dewaxed hydrocarbon extracts, whereas the latter are much better for when I am carrying out my research and going about my day to day business!) etc.

Each of us should strive to find the best extraction type and methodology for our own needs and for those of you caring for other patients - them too :)

I really hope we can continue to see more diversity in the types of extracts we get in this thread :D I have some amazing photos on the way to contribute of my signature shatters, the latest wash of almost 2 zips left me with an ISO/extract solution that was crystal clear and looks like water - no yellow, no brown, no coloration whatsoever!

I wonder if this is gonna be my second time extracting a crystal clear glass shatter lol

Again, wonderful hash there man! I'd love to try it sometime! and welcome :D
 
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BoogerMan

Well-Known Member
Good Evening fellow Concentrate Connoisseurs!
Been lurking the Forum for a while, but just now saw this thread, and I'm stoked.

Lots of great members, can't wait to engage in some Concentrate Conversation. .. and of course some images.
A bit of background..

Started making BHO in 2012, made slab after slab of shatter and wax upon request from other patients.

Started making Bubble in 2013, for a while I made both to accommodate a diverse demand.

Finally got my tech on point with the bubble, producing 5 star melt, after my first dab of the Full Melt, I never looked back.

Don't get me wrong, BHO and other Solvent based extracts have their place, but due to my compromised Immune System, I just felt much better with Water and ice as my choice Solvent.

Early 2014, I had to have both of my hips replaced due to my condition ..(Ankylosing Spondylitis).

During my recovery, all I did was research ancient to modern day Sieved Resin (AKA Trichomes)

My ultimate goal is to master the art of Dry Sieved Resin, pure Resin Heads.

Perhaps some may be familiar with my work, as I'm on many forums. . Under the Screen Name Sirdabsalot (46&2)

I can't wait to go through this thread to see some familiar, along with new acquaintances.

My latest Spin, just a small run for a head stash.. Mixed strains at 90 micron.






Pressed. .



Many more images to share, on my mobile at the moment.

Super stoked to be a new member of FC!
Very nice bubble hash man! Looks great!

Have you ever got it lab tested? Looks tasty and has a great color!

I'm sure you already have seen and heard of @CubanGrower, but if you haven't look him up on the web or IG.

80%+thc and 99% trichome heads. Cuban and his wife definitely have brought solventless products to a whole new level.

Keep up the good work and welcome to the forum!
 

Hashtag46&2

Trichome Technician
Welcome aboard brother! A great entry into the concentrates hub of FC!

I love solventless tech and bubble/dry sift. I have nothing but the greatest respect for those who put in the diligence and hard manual work to produce full melt :D

I understand that many are not comfortable working with solvents or do not have the equipment or time or good health to work to ensure full removal of solvents - I think that many more should actually take the solventless route in this case. The only reason I use solvents is because my medical needs, lifestyle and pedantic desire towards harm minimization necessitate dewaxed, lipid free extractions. I currently cannot think of any method of separating lipids and waxes aside from using some kind of solvent in the lab.

Still, the beauty of science is that new methods come about all the time, and eventually, that barrier will be broken - when that day comes, I'll go all solventless :D

I should add that I have bubble hash to thank for killing my insomnia dead, it is my night nurse! :D

Most kinds of extraction have their place. The question as to which method is safest and most useful for each person depends on where they live, who they live with, local regulations/laws, equipment on hand, chemistry know-how, any medical/health limitations as well as specific medical needs (for example, I find hashes are much better for insomnia than super pure dewaxed hydrocarbon extracts, whereas the latter are much better for when I am carrying out my research and going about my day to day business!) etc.

Each of us should strive to find the best extraction type and methodology for our own needs and for those of you caring for other patients - them too :)

I really hope we can continue to see more diversity in the types of extracts we get in this thread :D I have some amazing photos on the way to contribute of my signature shatters, the latest wash of almost 2 zips left me with an ISO/extract solution that was crystal clear and looks like water - no yellow, no brown, no coloration whatsoever!

I wonder if this is gonna be my second time extracting a crystal clear glass shatter lol

Again, wonderful hash there man! I'd love to try it sometime! and welcome :D

Great post Brother Herb:D

Thank you for the kind words and the very warm welcome, just from this post alone, I can already tell we are going to get along very well.

lol...

We use Hash for the same exact ailment...I am not sure if your Insomnia is pain related, but my Hash session before bed, completely cures this very common issue.

**But, our Draconian Laws still claim it has no medical value **

When I was dabbin oil for this, inevitably I'd awake in extreme pain around 3am every night, literally crawl out of bed, setup my Enail, dabber, oil dish...and dab myself back into a slumber.

With Hash, (especially out of my DBV) with Quality flower(layer of herb, VERY small layer of Melt, and another layer of herb) I sleep *a solid*8 hours...no grogginess upon awakening.

Looking foward to some meaningful posts with ya Brother... My pain is a screaming for a Vake Sesh.
All the best,
Hashtag

Very nice bubble hash man! Looks great!

Have you ever got it lab tested? Looks tasty and has a great color!

I'm sure you already have seen and heard of @CubanGrower, but if you haven't look him up on the web or IG.

80%+thc and 99% trichome heads. Cuban and his wife definitely have brought solventless products to a whole new level.

Keep up the good work and welcome to the forum!

Yo BM....
Thank you so much man, I appreciate the warm welcome and the kind sentiment .

I haven't had the pleasure of seeing CubanGrower's work yet. But sounds like I should check him out.

I should mention, I do not partake in IG,Facebook,Twitter etc...

Only Cannabis Forums, even though I'm 100% compliant in my state , I still do not like traditional Social Networking, due to Cannabis laws on the Federal level.

Don't know if you're familiar with DSW (Dry Sift Wizard).. But he is the man that got my attention regarding 99% Heads.

I've been saying for the last two years, Dry Sieve will eventually be the proverbial "Holy Grail " of the Concentrate Community.

Okay guys, my DBV is calling my name, more pics and chats in the morning.

Much love FC!
 

herbivore21

Well-Known Member
Great post Brother Herb:D

Thank you for the kind words and the very warm welcome, just from this post alone, I can already tell we are going to get along very well.

lol...

We use Hash for the same exact ailment...I am not sure if your Insomnia is pain related, but my Hash session before bed, completely cures this very common issue.

**But, our Draconian Laws still claim it has no medical value **

When I was dabbin oil for this, inevitably I'd awake in extreme pain around 3am every night, literally crawl out of bed, setup my Enail, dabber, oil dish...and dab myself back into a slumber.

With Hash, (especially out of my DBV) with Quality flower(layer of herb, VERY small layer of Melt, and another layer of herb) I sleep *a solid*8 hours...no grogginess upon awakening.

Looking foward to some meaningful posts with ya Brother... My pain is a screaming for a Vake Sesh.
All the best,
Hashtag



Yo BM....
Thank you so much man, I appreciate the warm welcome and the kind sentiment .

I haven't had the pleasure of seeing CubanGrower's work yet. But sounds like I should check him out.

I should mention, I do not partake in IG,Facebook,Twitter etc...

Only Cannabis Forums, even though I'm 100% compliant in my state , I still do not like traditional Social Networking, due to Cannabis laws on the Federal level.

Don't know if you're familiar with DSW (Dry Sift Wizard).. But he is the man that got my attention regarding 99% Heads.

I've been saying for the last two years, Dry Sieve will eventually be the proverbial "Holy Grail " of the Concentrate Community.

Okay guys, my DBV is calling my name, more pics and chats in the morning.

Much love FC!
My insomnia is not a pain issue, thankfully pain is not one of my medical cannabis needs! Unfortunately, insomnia has been a very long term health issue for me as a symptom of a number of mental illnesses I've had since childhood (a depressive/anxiety disorder and an eating disorder).

MMJ medicates my depression and food restriction behaviours as well as lack of appetite and associated anhedonia. CBD shatters and saps medicate my anxiety (although I do still get panic attacks and anxiety pretty badly sometimes, I really need to start daily oral administration of CBD products to ensure that my baseline anxiety is reduced so that I don't get into such a panic and forget to dab CBD like what happens now!).

Hey by the way, have you tried vaping hash on it's own?

As you would no doubt know, many vapes get very gunked up this way, but I find that hitting my bubble hash without any bud or anything else in the Vapman is incredible and avoids the taste of the spent bud overwhelming the deliciousness of the hash!

The vapman is IMO the best vape for hashes out there, even if they don't fully melt. It is very easy to clean and does not gunk up in the way most other vapes do with melty hashes! No layers of bud required :D

I do occasionally whack a hash/dab/flower sundae (with the cherry element on top provided by some ACDC shatter ;) ) in the Mighty though lol.

My bubble does not fully melt sadly, but my experiments reveal that 60-70% (allowing for slight loss of actives on filters) of it is comprised of ethanol soluble actives after removing fats/waxes - I don't make it myself due to extreme time limitations as I work very long hours although would love to learn to clean it up to full melt! :D

An absolute pleasure to make your acquaintance and I look forward to you dropping some knowledge about hashes here bro!
 

Hashtag46&2

Trichome Technician
My insomnia is not a pain issue, thankfully pain is not one of my medical cannabis needs! Unfortunately, insomnia has been a very long term health issue for me as a symptom of a number of mental illnesses I've had since childhood (a depressive/anxiety disorder and an eating disorder).

MMJ medicates my depression and food restriction behaviours as well as lack of appetite and associated anhedonia. CBD shatters and saps medicate my anxiety (although I do still get panic attacks and anxiety pretty badly sometimes, I really need to start daily oral administration of CBD products to ensure that my baseline anxiety is reduced so that I don't get into such a panic and forget to dab CBD like what happens now!).

Hey by the way, have you tried vaping hash on it's own?

As you would no doubt know, many vapes get very gunked up this way, but I find that hitting my bubble hash without any bud or anything else in the Vapman is incredible and avoids the taste of the spent bud overwhelming the deliciousness of the hash!

The vapman is IMO the best vape for hashes out there, even if they don't fully melt. It is very easy to clean and does not gunk up in the way most other vapes do with melty hashes! No layers of bud required :D

I do occasionally whack a hash/dab/flower sundae (with the cherry element on top provided by some ACDC shatter ;) ) in the Mighty though lol.

My bubble does not fully melt sadly, but my experiments reveal that 60-70% (allowing for slight loss of actives on filters) of it is comprised of ethanol soluble actives after removing fats/waxes - I don't make it myself due to extreme time limitations as I work very long hours although would love to learn to clean it up to full melt! :D

An absolute pleasure to make your acquaintance and I look forward to you dropping some knowledge about hashes here bro!
Wow, man, I am truly sorry to hear of the depression,anxiety issues.

I've been in a struggle with these issues as well, although I am making some progress with the depression..

i still struggle with anxiety,particularly Agoraphobia..shit, just driving in an unfamiliar part of town.. I often have panic attacks to where I have to pull into a parking lot, hit some hash and regain my integrity.

I'm going to have to check out the Vapman, as all the pen style vapes suck.... (I have about 20 different models,all collecting dust.)

I have tried only hash in the vape,as well as traditional dabbing on a Domeless Ti, as well as directly on my E/D-Nail...I love it all

However, the hash/Flower parfait in the Vape works SOOO welll for me, I'm guessing it has to do with the Synergy of the High Powered Hash and Modulation of Cannabinoids from the Terpene rich flowers.

I too return the sentiment...a pleasure to meet ya Brother herb, we gonna get along real well man.
 
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Hashtag46&2

Trichome Technician
Happy Sunday Fellow Concentrate Connoisseurs. :D

I figured I'd post up my spin before the last one above...

Strain: Lemon Sour Diesel
Micron: 90
Melt: 4.5 Stars
(Almost FullMelt, bubbles ferociously..leaves a bit of residue on the nail.)
Taste: Extremely Citrus, and burns the nostrils a bit upon exhale, Diesel notes on the back end.
















Again; thanks to everyone for the very warm welcome, I'm truly loving FC.

May your Sunday be as high as the clouds in the sky!
 

herbivore21

Well-Known Member
Wow, man, I am truly sorry to hear of the depression,anxiety issues.

I've been in a struggle with these issues as well, although I am making some progress with the depression..

i still struggle with anxiety,particularly Agoraphobia..shit, just driving in an unfamiliar part of town.. I often have panic attacks to where I have to pull into a parking lot, hit some hash and regain my integrity.

I'm going to have to check out the Vapman, as all the pen style vapes suck.... (I have about 20 different models,all collecting dust.)

I have tried only hash in the vape,as well as traditional dabbing on a Domeless Ti, as well as directly on my E/D-Nail...I love it all

However, the hash/Flower parfait in the Vape works SOOO welll for me, I'm guessing it has to do with the Synergy of the High Powered Hash and Modulation of Cannabinoids from the Terpene rich flowers.

I too return the sentiment...a pleasure to meet ya Brother herb, we gonna get along real well man.
Thanks my friend :) also sorry to hear about your experiences with anxiety too!

I do like to add a little bubble with flowers every now and then, sometimes a chunk of shatter on top. I get the synergy you are speaking about lol. Have you considered adding terpenes to your extracts to try and bring back the fresh plant terps that are lost during processing of material?

Horatio Delbert does this and calls it live sift. He uses fractional distillation to isolate terpenes from cannabis extracts. You could also use a variety of chromatographic techniques to do the same but these will require the use of unforgiving solvents lol

Ohhhh the dnail is just so nice for fully melting concentrates isn't it!? Don't we live in such a great time for diversity of ways to use extracts? lol

Those are some beautiful headies in those pics you posted! Looks fantastic bro!

Tell me if you have a moment, how do you go about cleaning your water hashes up if say you had one that was 2/3-3/4 melt already?

Loving having new kinds of material to see in here! I have been allowing extremely slow purge of my latest concentrates so it will be another day or so before I have a pic of the new Cluster Bomb whole nug (no stems/leaves) run which gave me a crystal clear like glass solution :D

It is just finishing the wax/fat removal stages now. When the ISO portion of the solution had mostly evaporated from first extraction step, the extract took on a very faint yellow tinge. Usually I am used to this strain providing dense, orange quartz strength crystals of shatter after extraction - I'm looking forward to seeing how this turns out! :D

Half way through dewaxing processing and I can see that this particular solution is very low in waxes/fats. My extra diligence with every aspect of my tech really paid off this time :D Soon my precious will emerge!
 
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Hashtag46&2

Trichome Technician
@herbivore21 ......

"I do like to add a little bubble with flowers every now and then, sometimes a chunk of shatter on top. I get the synergy you are speaking about lol. Have you considered adding terpenes to your extracts to try and bring back the fresh plant terps that are lost during processing of material?"

Good Morning Brother Herb.
The Synergistic effects of properly dried and cured flowers and Water Sieved Resin (Which I should also point out is cured for 3 months prior to extraction)(This time frame allows the Glandular Head to "shrink " and go through the process of polymerization, creating a more rounded, medicinal effect.)

The combination of these procedures IMO, preserve enough of the plant's natural Terpenes to suffice my personal needs.
Additionally, if the Water Sieving process is done correctly, there is a minimal loss of very lightweight molecular water soluble Terpenes.
I.e; Do not Squeeze the wet resin, always be sure to dry on inert surfaces (No cardboard), separation and drying techniques etc...(Cardboard will not only leach away the water, but also wicks away essential oils, and the trade is a Sulfurous taste to your Hash)

I dry directly on glass or porcelain, line a *clean* pizza box or plastic container with Raw parchment for the curing of the Resin

However, when I was extracting with N-Butane, I considered adding outsourced Terpenes in very small ratios to my "Concrete Extracts"(From Fresh Material) to obtain a more Oleoresin (From cured material)like Texture and to bump up medical properties.

Eliminating the loss of Terpenes in extracts is my main objective.. Hence the desire to step up my dry sieve technique, but the yields are extremely low, leading me to create a Hybrid Water /Dry sieved extract.

In this process, I would lightly sift the material prior to adding the Ice water Slurry, then afterwards, add the dry sift back to the water sieved resin, replacing the lost terpenes.

Ohhhh the dnail is just so nice for fully melting concentrates isn't it!? Don't we live in such a great time for diversity of ways to use extracts? lol

A hahahaha.... Indeed my friend, when I first got my DNail, I was in complete love...no more roaring torch,precise temps, and turned my Hash into complete bliss.

Right now, I'm on the fence... My newly obtained DBV has become my choice device regarding taste and effects.. A tiny tiny pinch of my Hash, with some properly cured flowers...gives robust flavor and hit after hit of pure cannabliss. :D

"Those are some beautiful headies in those pics you posted! Looks fantastic bro!"

Thank you so much Brother, I've done so much research into this, that comments like this make me smile, and I'm willing to reveal all my techniques, unlike many of today's modern Hash-Makers.
I don't understand why many elite producers hide their techs, this only holds the community back, and promotes unscrupulous profiteering.


"Tell me if you have a moment, how do you go about cleaning your water hashes up if say you had one that was 2/3-3/4 melt already?"
Hmmm , this is a challenging question....

Luckily, the New and old Rosin Tech can turn a 3 star melt into a 6 star melt in seconds. (Of course the old tech does take much longer and is more meticulous.)
The key is to get the resin as clean as possible whilst in the catch bags.

I use a pressurized water sprayer to blast a stream of water to literally clean the hash while in the bag, blasting the hash with this concentrated stream of water rinses the contaminant,dust, dirt and can also separate the Capitate Head from its stalk.
I equate this process with the refining of dry sifted resin with the "carding tech".

It is just finishing the wax/fat removal stages now. When the ISO portion of the solution had mostly evaporated from first extraction step, the extract took on a very faint yellow tinge. Usually I am used to this strain providing dense, orange quartz strength crystals of shatter after extraction - I'm looking forward to seeing how this turns out! :D"

Awesome man, can't wait to see your work, sounds like this will be killer run.

Do you use a Vac setup?..,
If so, I'd love to share my old reliable vacuum chamber heating tech.
It involves the use of sand, instead of water.

I had it down perfectly, being able to control the temperature within 1 degree increments, just as good, or perhaps even better than a Vacuum Oven.

I'll come back and post up some of my favorite solvent extracts.

Really a pleasure posting with you man.
 
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herbivore21

Well-Known Member
The mystic gemstones of inner flight finally emerge:

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Scrumptious is the word. So fruity. Sadly I spilled a bit of my solution during transfer to purge vessel and lost some yield. Some of the spill splashed on my hand and I have been smelling my hand and the filters used all day. Cluster Bomb fragrance should be marketed for perfumes!

Didn't turn out colorless as glass, still not far off! Now to enjoy my work :D
 
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Hashtag46&2

Trichome Technician
Looking good brother @herbivore21 , love those shards!

Here is a couple of my Butane Extracts (Vac Purged in thin films for 48-72 hours / flipped every 12 hours)

At the last flip I crank the heat just a bit, and peg the Vacuum to release the last bit of solvent.


















Okay, that's enough for now:D

Hope everyone is well, all the best
-Hashtag46&2
 
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