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First Attempt At A Tincture

Discussion in 'Weed Edibles' started by H8tter, Oct 30, 2012.

  1. #1 H8tter, Oct 30, 2012
    Hey GC, i was wondering if i could get some advice on my first attempt at a tincture.

    I've been using a volcano vaporizer for years now and I've recently accumulated about 1/4lb (maybe more, didn't weight it) of Vaporized buds. I had a relative distill me a half gallon of some 170 proof Moonshine. I soaked the vaporized (ground up) bud in the Everclear for 30 days and then strained the liquid through a coffee filter.

    My questions are...
    1. Does anyone have experience using vaporized cannabis when making a tincture? How does it come out?
    2. Based on the quantities i used, what kind of dosage size should i experiment with?
    3. Are there any additional steps i need take before the product is finished?
    4. Does it store well? How long does it stay potent?

    Any input would be appreciated
     
  2. #2 whiteice15, Oct 30, 2012
    How much everclear did you put in? Did u shake daily and shit? How much did it yield?
     
  3. #3 H8tter, Oct 30, 2012
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    I used the entire half gallon with the 1/4lb+ of bud, haven't measured what i got out of it, the stuff is very sticky! I agitated it once a week. Kinda dropped the ball on that part.

    *Edit*
    I got about a quart out of the process. It's SUPER DARK colored!
     
  4. #4 whiteice15, Oct 30, 2012
    You used 112 grams with 64 oz of alcohol. I believe you want atleqst a 1:1 so that should be fine. I'm about to make a glycerin tincture but only with about a half oz and ok letting it sit for 60 days or so.
     
  5. #5 H8tter, Oct 30, 2012
    What should a dose be? A drop? 5 drops? half shot? full shot? Do you try to sublingual it first or just swallow?
     
  6. #6 whiteice15, Oct 30, 2012
    I would do one drop under tongue and go from there
     
  7. #7 PsychedelicSam, Oct 30, 2012

    Evaporate your alcohol by half and then you'll have a decent potency. You're using abv so it's not going to be as strong as fresh weed would be. Start with a few drops and if that doesn't work do some more. If you can stand the taste, try sublingual, but I would put it in a drink. :)
     
  8. #8 whiteice15, Oct 30, 2012
    Let us know how it turned out and how many drops you took.
     
  9. #9 Shirogane7, Oct 30, 2012
    Take a half shot on an empty stomach and hope for the best... should be fun lol
     

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