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I would do what /u/AIO12 suggests, but with emphasis on using coconut oil. If you want to use butter, I suggest clarifying it first; this way it will keep longer. My method is to put the AVB in a jar, and then cover it with coconut oil (you may have to pre-liquefy the coconut oil if it is not hot in your house).

I fill the crockpot (or slow cooker) about half-way with water, and loosely tighten the top of the jar with the oil and AVB (I do this because some additional decarboxilation occurs, and this releases gas, and I don't want to risk the jar exploding -- although I realize this is highly unlikely). I make sure the water comes up about halfway to 3/4 of the way up the side of the jar of oil and AVB.

I also suspend the jar of AVB and Oil using the rings from canning jars. This way the jar of oil and bud is not touching the ceramic cooking vessel. This way you ensure that your product will never get hotter than ~212 degrees Fahrenheit.

I put other empty canning jars in the slow cooker around the edges so that things don't float or move around. I put the crock pot on high and leave it at that temperature setting for about 6 hours.

Once every hour or so, I will take the jar out and give it a shake, or open it up and give it a stir.

I usually end up adding extra water to top off the ceramic cooking vessel about 3 hours in, but since I keep the glass cover on the slow cooker, most of the water re-condenses and stays in the ceramic cooking vessel. But keep an eye on it! If the water evaporates you might damage your slow cooker (unlikely) or burn your infusion (likely). That would be so sad!

I also throw in a few pinches of fresh bud mixed in with the AVB -- I think this gives a slightly more full-spectrum infusion. Also, I think it tastes good. Also, I will add a couple of whole crushed cocoa beans and maybe half a stick of cinnamon during the infusion. It comes out smelling and tasting pretty damn good! The toastyness of the AVB, the smooth sweetness of the coconut oil, and the richness of the cocoa bean and cinnamon go really well together.

After 6 hours (or more), I remove the jar of oil and AVB. I let it sit for about 20 minutes so it cools down a little, but still stays hot and liquid.

Then, while still liquid, but not so hot as to burn me, I strain the bud and oil through a large cotton muslin bag (like this http://www.amazon.com/Cotton-Muslin-Bags-Drawstring-Count/dp/B004YTLW0K - which I also use for steeping loose herbal tea and for preparing kava kava). The reason I use these is because I can sinch off the bag, and use all my strength to twist and squeeze every last drop of precious infused oil out of the AVB. There is a LOT of oil that that will stay in the bud otherwise, and I have found this method to be best and quickest at salvaging almost all of it!

You should end up with a a lot of a very potent infusion. My latest batch is so strong... if I eat more than 1 teaspoon, I am practically wasted for the rest of the day. For me and my body, I have found that it takes, on average, TWO hours for the effects to kick in. Surprisingly long. Then the effects stick around and get more intense for a few hours, and then peak, and I am pretty much stoned for about 8 hours. Infused oil using AVB really rocks me. I get so stoned that I don't even feel like smoking pot or drinking alcohol. I am just all set.

One thing I will mention, if you are feeling adventurous or experimental: I want to try this, but haven't had a chance yet -- but I want to try doing the infusion in a pressure cooker. This will increase the temperature to 240 degrees Fahrenheit, which won't burn the bud or oil, and could result in an even more complete extraction of the AVB and infusion of actives into the oil. I have a pressure cooker which I use to sterilize substrate for the purpose of cultivating mushrooms at home, but that is all I use it for, so it would be nice if I could find another use for the pressure cooker. Ideally, my plans are to save up a bunch of AVB, and do 3 or 4 different infusions and then compare them. One theory I have is that the higher temp and pressure in the pressure cooker might be able to achieve an equivalent infusion (or an even BETTER infusion?!) than the slow cooker, but in half or even a quarter of the time. Time will tell...

Finally, another consideration for you might be to invest in something like the "cap-m-quick." This is a little "machine" that holds 00 gelatin or vegetable-based capsules. The oil will not leak through the capsules, as long as your oil is free of all water, and as long as your oil is as cool as possible while remaining a liquid. This is the idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVIVL1YkF48

It would be nice to have capsules containing even quantities of the oil. It is discreet, pretty much odorless, and perfect for transportation, or for sharing with others. I plan on doing this today actually! I plan on storing the filled capsules in the freezer, for freshness. I will post something to this sub once I give it a try and let you guys know a) how it goes, b) if it seems worth doing, c) how much weight each capsule weighs, d) how consistent each capsule's weight is, and e) how effective they are at doing their job ;)


In any event, please do post your results back here! I for one would love to hear how your end product comes out :)

I have tried letting it sit at room temperature, it can take days and the potency is not quite as as high. You'll get the most if you still do the freezing and add soy lecithin powder.

If you want to try it without adding heat at least heat the oil before hand to be hot but not scalding then mix the ABV powder, lecithin, and oil together and seal the container, let it sit for about a day then freeze it for at least 2 hours, then let it sit for another day, and if possible freeze it one more time. Freezing is even more important when doing it without a heat source. If you have a computer, xbox, or other mild heat source you can also keep your sealed container near that.

Here's an example of a perfect container to make your ABV oil in since it has a sealing lid and a small vent if needed: http://www.amazon.com/CorningWare-1035985-French-White-20-Ounce/dp/B0002KZMCO/ref=sr_1_10?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1377078391&sr=1-10&keywords=ceramic+crock+lid

If you want to try making these stealthily try this:
A little mini crockpot is pretty cheap, many of them are labeled as potpourri warmers or even a candle warmer would work well, if you can't find these locally Amazon has them very cheaply. What I'd suggest is placing the ABV, lecithin, and oil in a ceramic container with a tight fitting lid to lower the smell to almost nothing then let it sit for a couple of hours. Let it cool then pop it in the freezer with the lid still on tight. Pure citrus sprays such as pure citrus orange (walmart) or Citrus II which you can get at a restaurant supply store is great at covering up odors and smells wonderful. Ozium is also a great tool to use.

Another thing you can use is activated charcoal. This is available anyplace that has aquarium supplies (pet stores, walmart, target, etc) place a good amount into a sock and tie off the end then place the socks in your stash and keep one very close to the mini crock or candle warmer, it will significantly reduce the odor. Even if you're making this at room temperature I'd still recommend the activated carbon. It also works well for making sploofs.


If you have any more questions please let me know! And remember that soy lecithin, freezing, and time are the three most important things to making a successful and potent batch!

I know exactly what you mean with the taste, I usually can't even hold the abv down if I taste it. So I would recommend you make cannacaps. You'll still get gross abv burps and farts but they won't be as bad.

First step would be to get your abv to a fine grind, basically powdered. It's not super important, but it makes a difference in a couple different ways, and mortar and pestle sets can be pretty cheap. Hell you could probably even makes one that gets the job done. If you do grind your abv further, that's gonna be the smelliest part of this process, so I'd recommend you prep your room better than you would just for vaping.

The next step would normally be to water cure but since you're in a dorm that's likely not an option due to both smell and access to equipment. I have another method you can use to cure your abv with a pressure cooker that doesn't require an oven, if you're interested I can write that out for you, but I'd imagine smell would still be an issue.

Once your abv is ready, you can start to cap them. 00 sized caps work best IMO, they're pretty big so they hold a lot of abv. You could totally fill them up one by one, but if you can I'd recommend grabbing a capsule machine so you can fill a large number of capsules (the one I linked does 100 at a time) in like 10 minutes. The machine also does a super good job at getting as much abv as possible into each cap, which is part of why a super fine grind is important. Oh and if you do go for the machine, MAKE SURE you get one that matches the size of caps you have, I made that mistake once.

Regarding coconut oil, I don't usually use it but I've heard really good things about it maximizing THC absorption. I don't believe you can easily infuse your abv with oil without a kitchen/smell, but if you wanted to you could put a bit in the caps with the abv.

And there you go, simple cannacaps! I'd recommend you have a large fatty meal with or soon after taking the caps to maximize absorption. I'd also like to note that IME abv cannacaps fuse is even more unpredictable than just eating it, I've had it take like 4 or 5 hours to hit with caps.

I just finished my first experiment with ABV brownies. They were fucking incredible tasting and I got so zonked I have to cut each piece into eighths if I want to get any work done. Here are the steps:

1. First you gotta get the burn taste off of the ABV. Following advice I got here somewhere, I took 1/4 cup of ABV and soaked it loose in a pot of water overnight. I strained the water off into the finest mesh I have (you can't use just any screen strainer or you'll lose too much shake). A french press will probably work okay. I have one of these tea pots and it was perfect. Re-soak and strain until the water runs clear.
   
   Then you have to dry the ABV if you're going to oil-extract the good stuff. If instead you want to just add the ABV directly into your brownies (but never skip the soaking step!) just toss them into your favorite recipe, but in my opinion they always turn out gross. I wanted delicious goddamn brownies so I did these next steps.
   
   
2. Spread the damp ABV onto a baking sheet. I lined mine with parchment/baking paper and I recommend it. Stick it in the oven at 150 degrees(F) with the door a bit open. Stir it around every hour to get it to dry evenly. This took just a few hours. It'll stink up your kitchen so beware if that's a concern.
   
   
3. Next you turn it into oil for your recipe. Using your handy parchment paper, you can funnel your dry ABV into a glass jar. Because you started with just 1/4 cup, you'll have an easy time soaking it all in oil. Add 5 Tablespoons of melted (not hot) coconut oil into the jar over the ABV. Stir it around. Now place the jar into a pot with an inch or so of water in there - NOT enough water that the jar bobs around, since the whole thing could fucking spill in there and you're back to step one. Heat that on low for several hours. I did five hours. No clue if that's the correct amount of time or not, whatever. But no simmering - it's just supposed to be enough heat to help extract the oil from the ABV.
   
   
4. Next you collect your oil from your ABV waste. I used a regular screen-mesh kitchen strainer for this part since getting some shake in your oil isn't so bad. Strain your oil into something you can store in the fridge - If you choose to make your brownies less potent than I did, you'll want to save the rest for the next batch. I squeezed and squeezed the AVB and I got 4 Tablespoons of coconut oil out (one Tablespoon is lost). My oil was really green, smelled green, but didn't have any of that burn smell left over. I threw out the remaining ABV.
   
   
5. Now you bake! I chose this brownie recipe for my dietary restrictions but it's surprisingly perfect. If you just use a boxed recipe, find one that you're supposed to add oil into. My recipe called for 5 Tablespoons coconut oil so I had to add one for the Tablespoon I lost in my ABV waste. But, like I said, this batch turned out SUPER potent so be warned. If you want to enjoy a whole brownie and stay on earth, I recommend fewer Tablespoons of your extract-oil. Next trial I'm only adding 2.
   
   The whole process took a couple days but it was really passive. Probably only 1 hour of actual work in the kitchen.

I'm late to the party but this scale is great: American Weigh Signature Series Black AWS-100 Digital Pocket Scale, 100 by 0.01 G. Very precise and accurate and cheap. I recommend getting something that can resolve 10x more precise then you need. So get one that can go down to .01G and you can be confident you are accurately weighing .1G...

My other half is the same, I use one of these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ID9NLCO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dNV3Db8QBT3D1

I’m relegated to the attic or cellar, or outside via and extension lead if the weather is nice, which isn’t often here in the UK haha. It’s great for decarbing and then infuse it, inside a mason jar and it keeps the smell to a minimum! Definitely a worth while investment if you’re wanting to do it a bit more often :)

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!

Three hours and fourty-five minutes in.

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Slightly past the Two Hour mark, I played the most stellar 'Terrapin Station'>'Playing in the Band' (11/6/79)... it has helped progess the experience magically. I can't stress how great this band is, particularly their live sets. Nobody else ever captured the sound quite so magnificently.

In fact, that album that I just linked to is quite possibly one of the most incredible collections of the very, very best of the Dead and all of their iconic live moments. Otherworldly transitions and sonic adventures await you.

Back to topic; The XCT Oil really is phenomenal in the effects of the ABV, and in general. I had a standard 'bulletproof' style coffee with the pre-ABV (that is now in this batch), and it was a similar type of euphoria. I believe Brain Octane would provide even more enhanced neurological capabilities to open up...

This is a tasty wave, my friends.

Full proof method that I use: just fill empty capsules with ABV. Works like a charm. I keep them in a Melatonine pill bottle - yeah it does help me sleep.

They will not taste like rice crispy treats you know and love but will probably work. The butter has salt and milk fat basically in it that gives it the flavor. I like to put my avb in an open mason jar with coconut oil in a crockpot on low for a couple hours, freeze and repeat, though probably not necessary. I also use soy lethicin, which I didn't think would make a difference, but totally does. [Link for lethicin powder] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074PW33NZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) And then when I want some I take 2-3 teaspoon wait an hour or 2 and redose if I want more. But I just eat it straight up and wash it down with water. It used to be a struggle to eat avb but I think the lethicin really helps.

Yes. This is not my OP but this is how I learned to make oil:

https://imgur.com/a/rQLla

Nowadays I always add lecithin (I use sunflower). You can read more about that here:

https://wakeandbake.co/lecithin-cannabis-oil/

And finally, when the oil is done, I put these candy molds onto a baking sheet, pour the oil into the divots, then put the whole sheet into the fridge until they solidify, then into the jar and done:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FTO714E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These molds hold about a teaspoon each, which for me is a light to moderate dose. You could always get bigger ones or just eat more of the pieces. Enjoy!

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

yeah, don't smoke ABV, don't smoke tobacco. at this point it sounds like you just want to roll something, which i cannot relate with (because i don't smoke tobacco). there are a myriad of other uses for abv, pick one like capsules which is easy as fuck http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OSQS4U?keywords=oo%20vegetable%20capsules&qid=1449950767&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

cheap pill holder

1000 00 capsules (beef)

the best $5.49 I've ever spent

A cone filter and frame and you could leave the water running constantly through it with a spray nozzle.¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Good luck.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q411F12/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 this is the one I got. Looks like they're out for now. Available on ebay though!

You can buy liquid coconut oil. I was wondering if this would be better for capsules. I am making some soon.

https://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Unrefined-Sustainably-Coconuts/dp/B06Y4T14V1

I got them off amazon too. Got these ones http://www.amazon.com/Capsule-Connection-Wholesale-Gelatin-Capsules/dp/B00428B6X6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MGSJBY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are the ones that I use.