Thanks Gray Wolf. The reason i wondered is because i blended my tincture in the blender before i drained it through cheesecloth... It turned from black to honey white... Over the last few days, a white "cream" has risen to the top and the bottom 95% is light - dark brown... You think there is any rish with this creamy top? Thanks again.
and one special jar that have been there for nearly 2 years now looking forward to testing that it wil NEVER replace my RooR bong ... BUT is a exelent supplement when i are places a can´t smoke a joint ... busses, trains even airplanes AND in the classroom at school *LOOOOL* ALOT off smoke and a buzz after just 3-4 hits
You "learn to read, 'homeboy'"... if you're going to go around neg-repping people because they grow better herb, or make better edibles or tincture, then you're a very sorry case *shakes head* Who neg reps over a disagreement like this, anyway?
Hash tincture and herb tincture are two very different things, you obviously don't understand that. With herb, you're getting a lot more plant waxes and chlorophyll which takes up holding space in your glycerin, meaning a less efficient hit. So you use it in a table top vape. The fog machine was for fun, spoiled sports need not apply.
So I'm sorry if you couldn't comprehend 5 minutes worth of my typing, if I need to edit some information later on that I didn't get across clearly enough for certain people who have a difficult time understanding things, I will. But I assumed I already made it simple enough.
I haven't even shared any of the tincture recipes yet themselves and you're already judging the effectiveness. That's a bit premature.
And you said yours tasted horrible so you absolutely 100% did something wrong, because mine, like any decent tincture (never said I'm the only one who can make it, so grow up fellow), tastes smooth and creamy after a few months processing with zero additional flavor added. And glycerin can hold and liquefy a lot more glandular material than you think, so if yours didn't set up properly, again.. something went wrong.
So don't go around neg rep-ing and whining at people, just because they succeeded where you failed. That doesn't look very 'cool' in anyone's books. Just try again, and eventually you'll get it. Practice makes perfect
You asked for it, and you’re getting it.. a how-to, for using Canna Tincture, with Electronic-Cigarette Personal Vaporizers... and, a Fog Machine.
Feel free to ignore the single outspoken nay-sayer or two on page 2. Turns out, they were
complaining about how a completely different, failed tincture using alcohol alone, didn't
work for them. Apparently it tasted bad as well.. very unfortunate.
It takes practice, if your opinion of yourself is too high to keep trying, because you "have to get things
right the first time, or 'it's not possible'", then this recipe (the whole hobby, really) isn't for you. Practice
makes perfect, I wasn't impressed my first few tries either, but I didn't let my product go to waste
I guarantee if you follow a decent -glycerin- tincture recipe, and they are all over the net but I will
share mine soon, this will do wonders for you via a table top or personal vape.
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I'm new to the boards at icmag, but not to the hobby; I've been moderating canna forums,
growing, and processing canna around the world, for many years. I've grown on two continents
in three countries in over a dozen locations of my own, and have participated and contributed
to several co-op warehouses, kitchens and labs in other places around the globe. This is a
tutorial I wrote up yesterday for another forum, I figured it would make a good first post here.
Whether you’re trying to get healthy and avoid the nasty contents of the ashtray above,
whether you're supplementing your smoking supplies, or you’re just looking for something
a little different to break up the monotony of your smoking regime...
These little babies, are the way to go.
Using a bud tincture for some of the work we're doing here, but I would really recommend
a hash tincture for e-cigs, as it's generally much, much more concentrated and contains fewer
plant waxes and chlorophyll.
It’s basically very simple, just so long as you follow a good tincture recipe… be on the look
out, I’m posting mine shortly. If done right, 3 - 5ml tincture taken sublingually (under the
tongue) will knock your socks off, but when vaped via an electronic cigarette, I find it
takes only about half that to get me where I need to be.
An electronic cigarette is made up of several pieces. I’m using a 3 piece 510 model, some
of the older models had more pieces, some of the newer ones have less.
Your basic components are: your cartridge, your atomizer, and your battery.
- The cartridge, is where you insert your tincture drop by drop. One end attaches to the
atomizer, the other end goes to your lips.
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- The atomizer, is the heated element that turns your liquid hash tincture, into vapor.
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- The battery is the longer portion of the electronic cigarette, some are manual as seen
here, some are automatic. The difference between the two being, whether or not you need
a button to begin ignition (manual), or simply the ‘draw’ of your breath (automatic). I
prefer manual, as the autos are still a bit finicky.. they can go off in your pocket from
noise, and from wind.
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Some newer models now contain ‘cartomizers’, or, carts that you use for your liquid and
the atomizer, all in one piece. These form the 2-piece models. I have nothing against
them, I just prefer the three piece at the moment.
What we’re using today, is a simple, no-name 510 model. It’s a great starter piece, but
I’d recommend that you upgrade to the thicker eGo, which is still very handy and portable,
for the battery life. Or even better for home or even vehicle use, one of the various
electric cigars, which are larger and less convenient, but generally have even greater vapor
production, as they are the e-cig equivalent to the analog cigar.
There are several companies available, they’re all basically the same, however there are
fakes and knock-offs being sold within the US, and world-wide. Nearly all e-cig
components are made in China, so don’t go thinking you need to avoid their parts,
because it can’t be helped. They make the best e-cigs and the worst. It’s certain local
vendors, that you need to be careful of. They come and go, so it’s best to check with the
manufacturer to be sure who you’re buying from.
My suggestion would be to find a reputable brand (Joye/Riva etc), and use one of their
licensed vendors. Buying from an unlicensed vendor can get you cheap e-cigs, and some
of them may certainly be healthy and functional, but there are many that look almost
exactly like the legitimate copies, made with inferior (dangerous) metals and components
which can burn and emit smoke, rather than producing vapor exclusively from your chosen
liquid.
- To apply liquid you’ll want to take either a new cartridge, or clean out an old one as I’ve
done here.
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- Using tweezers, you can easily remove the core material to clean. The first few times I
just press it between some paper towel, later on when it’s messier I run it under hot tap
water, and finally, you can also give it a quick Iso wash followed by a hot water rinse (this
is also recommended when switching flavors, otherwise you’ll have a blend between the
last flavor and the new flavor).
- Boston Cream is the flavor we’re sampling for the tutorial.. it’s my own blend (more on
flavor blends will follow). It has hints of mocha/cocoa, none of that cheap chocolate taste,
and a more dominant, rich creamy vanilla taste and almost-caramel flavor notes.
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- You can use a syringe, or a pipette like I’m using to get it all in there as neat and tidy
as possible, or when you’re on the go a simple spray bottle will do the trick.. I press the
nozzle of my spray bottles directly to the end of the cart (and I only very rarely make a
mess doing it that way, lol). A pipette is what we’re using here. You can get hundreds of
them for a few dollars at various online shops, so I usually toss them out after each use
to avoid flavor cross-contamination.
- Using your pipette or syringe, you’ll want to sip up a few ml of your modified ‘e-liquid’
tincture (keep reading for the correct dilutions).
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- Depending on your cart, it will take between 12 and 20 drops to fill. A fresh, blank cart
on its first filling will take a while, as you need to ‘prime’ the core with some liquid before
it absorbs more quickly. Subsequent fillings will go quicker.
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- You’ll know when you’re done filling it when your cartridge begins to pool, or have
standing liquid in the top, settling above the core material. A drop on the inner 'bridge' of
the atomizer itself (below, on the right), will help to get it going.
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- Once you’ve put the two pieces together, cartridge to atomizer, you’ll want to give it a
few moments to wick the liquid further into the atomizer. This prevents dry burning, which
can drastically shorten the life of your atomizer... it tastes pretty foul as well.
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- - While we wait... Flooding is something you’ll learn to live with, when it comes to
cheaper 510’s. With a 510 I find it’s either a tedious process, or I’m flooding a bit, and I’d
rather flood and wipe (or lick! Remember, ours is edible) the fluid away. Meaning, in my
opinion you’re better off using a bit too much tincture, than too little.
This is another reason I recommend the eGo model, also called the Tornado by one
brand. That model has a cover, that slips over the atomizer, and the atomizer collects the
pooling liquid along a ridge on its side. Much cleaner for the finger tips, and it’s safer for
your battery as well. - -
- Then, you simply twist the cart/atomizer onto your battery, and away you go! They
recommend never to depress the button longer than 5 seconds, but if you don’t have a
knock-off and your atomizers is nice and wet, I go for a good 8-10 seconds.
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E-cigs seem to be finicky, as far as 'lasting' or duration of life goes. Most people claim the
parts are only good for about a month or so. But with the proper care and cleaning, they
can last up to 6 months or a year, minus the carts and cores of course.
You can replace the core material with the real stuff for pennies though, and if you have
some expired tea laying around you can even use –some- types of teabag material, and
eventually when the plastic cart itself wears down they’re only a few dollars for 5 of them,
and they’ll refill and last for ages.
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And that, is what it looks like, when you've done it right View Image
Well, I hope you found this first installment useful! Check back soon for various flavors,
and the proper tincture dilutions. View Image
You asked for it, and you’re getting it.. a how-to, for using Canna Tincture, with Electronic-Cigarette Personal Vaporizers... and, a Fog Machine.
Feel free to ignore the single outspoken nay-sayer or two on page 2. Turns out, they were
complaining about how a completely different, failed tincture using alcohol alone, didn't
work for them. Apparently it tasted bad as well.. very unfortunate.
It takes practice, if your opinion of yourself is too high to keep trying, because you "have to get things
right the first time, or 'it's not possible'", then this recipe (the whole hobby, really) isn't for you. Practice
makes perfect, I wasn't impressed my first few tries either, but I didn't let my product go to waste
I guarantee if you follow a decent -glycerin- tincture recipe, and they are all over the net but I will
share mine soon, this will do wonders for you via a table top or personal vape.
View Image
View Image
I'm new to the boards at icmag, but not to the hobby; I've been moderating canna forums,
growing, and processing canna around the world, for many years. I've grown on two continents
in three countries in over a dozen locations of my own, and have participated and contributed
to several co-op warehouses, kitchens and labs in other places around the globe. This is a
tutorial I wrote up yesterday for another forum, I figured it would make a good first post here.
Whether you’re trying to get healthy and avoid the nasty contents of the ashtray above,
whether you're supplementing your smoking supplies, or you’re just looking for something
a little different to break up the monotony of your smoking regime...
These little babies, are the way to go.
Using a bud tincture for some of the work we're doing here, but I would really recommend
a hash tincture for e-cigs, as it's generally much, much more concentrated and contains fewer
plant waxes and chlorophyll.
It’s basically very simple, just so long as you follow a good tincture recipe… be on the look
out, I’m posting mine shortly. If done right, 3 - 5ml tincture taken sublingually (under the
tongue) will knock your socks off, but when vaped via an electronic cigarette, I find it
takes only about half that to get me where I need to be.
An electronic cigarette is made up of several pieces. I’m using a 3 piece 510 model, some
of the older models had more pieces, some of the newer ones have less.
Your basic components are: your cartridge, your atomizer, and your battery.
- The cartridge, is where you insert your tincture drop by drop. One end attaches to the
atomizer, the other end goes to your lips.
View Image
- The atomizer, is the heated element that turns your liquid hash tincture, into vapor.
View Image
- The battery is the longer portion of the electronic cigarette, some are manual as seen
here, some are automatic. The difference between the two being, whether or not you need
a button to begin ignition (manual), or simply the ‘draw’ of your breath (automatic). I
prefer manual, as the autos are still a bit finicky.. they can go off in your pocket from
noise, and from wind.
View Image
Some newer models now contain ‘cartomizers’, or, carts that you use for your liquid and
the atomizer, all in one piece. These form the 2-piece models. I have nothing against
them, I just prefer the three piece at the moment.
What we’re using today, is a simple, no-name 510 model. It’s a great starter piece, but
I’d recommend that you upgrade to the thicker eGo, which is still very handy and portable,
for the battery life. Or even better for home or even vehicle use, one of the various
electric cigars, which are larger and less convenient, but generally have even greater vapor
production, as they are the e-cig equivalent to the analog cigar.
There are several companies available, they’re all basically the same, however there are
fakes and knock-offs being sold within the US, and world-wide. Nearly all e-cig
components are made in China, so don’t go thinking you need to avoid their parts,
because it can’t be helped. They make the best e-cigs and the worst. It’s certain local
vendors, that you need to be careful of. They come and go, so it’s best to check with the
manufacturer to be sure who you’re buying from.
My suggestion would be to find a reputable brand (Joye/Riva etc), and use one of their
licensed vendors. Buying from an unlicensed vendor can get you cheap e-cigs, and some
of them may certainly be healthy and functional, but there are many that look almost
exactly like the legitimate copies, made with inferior (dangerous) metals and components
which can burn and emit smoke, rather than producing vapor exclusively from your chosen
liquid.
- To apply liquid you’ll want to take either a new cartridge, or clean out an old one as I’ve
done here.
View Image
- Using tweezers, you can easily remove the core material to clean. The first few times I
just press it between some paper towel, later on when it’s messier I run it under hot tap
water, and finally, you can also give it a quick Iso wash followed by a hot water rinse (this
is also recommended when switching flavors, otherwise you’ll have a blend between the
last flavor and the new flavor).
- Boston Cream is the flavor we’re sampling for the tutorial.. it’s my own blend (more on
flavor blends will follow). It has hints of mocha/cocoa, none of that cheap chocolate taste,
and a more dominant, rich creamy vanilla taste and almost-caramel flavor notes.
View Image
- You can use a syringe, or a pipette like I’m using to get it all in there as neat and tidy
as possible, or when you’re on the go a simple spray bottle will do the trick.. I press the
nozzle of my spray bottles directly to the end of the cart (and I only very rarely make a
mess doing it that way, lol). A pipette is what we’re using here. You can get hundreds of
them for a few dollars at various online shops, so I usually toss them out after each use
to avoid flavor cross-contamination.
- Using your pipette or syringe, you’ll want to sip up a few ml of your modified ‘e-liquid’
tincture (keep reading for the correct dilutions).
View Image
- Depending on your cart, it will take between 12 and 20 drops to fill. A fresh, blank cart
on its first filling will take a while, as you need to ‘prime’ the core with some liquid before
it absorbs more quickly. Subsequent fillings will go quicker.
View Image
- You’ll know when you’re done filling it when your cartridge begins to pool, or have
standing liquid in the top, settling above the core material. A drop on the inner 'bridge' of
the atomizer itself (below, on the right), will help to get it going.
View Image
- Once you’ve put the two pieces together, cartridge to atomizer, you’ll want to give it a
few moments to wick the liquid further into the atomizer. This prevents dry burning, which
can drastically shorten the life of your atomizer... it tastes pretty foul as well.
View Image
- - While we wait... Flooding is something you’ll learn to live with, when it comes to
cheaper 510’s. With a 510 I find it’s either a tedious process, or I’m flooding a bit, and I’d
rather flood and wipe (or lick! Remember, ours is edible) the fluid away. Meaning, in my
opinion you’re better off using a bit too much tincture, than too little.
This is another reason I recommend the eGo model, also called the Tornado by one
brand. That model has a cover, that slips over the atomizer, and the atomizer collects the
pooling liquid along a ridge on its side. Much cleaner for the finger tips, and it’s safer for
your battery as well. - -
- Then, you simply twist the cart/atomizer onto your battery, and away you go! They
recommend never to depress the button longer than 5 seconds, but if you don’t have a
knock-off and your atomizers is nice and wet, I go for a good 8-10 seconds.
View Image
E-cigs seem to be finicky, as far as 'lasting' or duration of life goes. Most people claim the
parts are only good for about a month or so. But with the proper care and cleaning, they
can last up to 6 months or a year, minus the carts and cores of course.
You can replace the core material with the real stuff for pennies though, and if you have
some expired tea laying around you can even use –some- types of teabag material, and
eventually when the plastic cart itself wears down they’re only a few dollars for 5 of them,
and they’ll refill and last for ages.
View Image
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And that, is what it looks like, when you've done it right View Image
Well, I hope you found this first installment useful! Check back soon for various flavors,
and the proper tincture dilutions. View Image
