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You need to decarboxylate THC before you use it for edibles. Basically, the shatter has THC-A (THC acid) which does not get you high until it is activated and converted to regular THC. Decarbing is performing that process and converting the THC-A into THC allowing your body to absorb it and feel high. If you don’t first decarb your shatter and you make edibles they will be far less effective. Decarbing is also useful for making THC Vape Juice, as not all coils are hot enough to convert the THC-A into THC, as well as it prevents the THC-A from crystallizing on the sides of the vape cartridge as THC doesn’t crystallize, only THC-A does.
This guide will show you 4 different methods of decarboxylating shatter or any other concentrate. All methods below were performed on the same bath of shatter. Times vary depending on the method and the concentrate. Focus more on the temperature and watch for bubbles, do not worry about how long it took me for each method as it will vary for you.
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Method 1: Stove Top – 0:09
1. Place Pot on Stove Top
2. Pour oil into the pot (about half an inch, depending on your container) and heat to 250 °F
3. Place shatter or other concentrates inside a glass container and put into oil bath.
4. Heat until there are no more bubbles rising from the shatter. This method took the longest, at about 90 minutes.
Method 2: Toaster Oven – 1:48
1. Place shatter or other concentrates inside a glass container and put into toaster oven.
2. Turn heat to 250 °F
3. Set to Bake, and turn on.
4. Heat until there are no more bubbles rising from the shatter. This method took about 50 minutes.
Method 3: Small Crock Pot – 2:31
1. Pour oil into the Crock Pot (about half an inch, depending on your container) and turn on
2. There is no temperature settings on this device. Luckily it’s max heat is around 250 °F.
3. Place shatter or other concentrates inside a glass container and put into oil bath.
4. Heat until there are no more bubbles rising from the shatter. This method took 80 minutes to complete.
Method 4: Hot Plate – 3:48
1. Turn heat to 250 °F
2. Place shatter or other concentrates inside a glass container and place onto Hot Plate.
2a. (Optional) You may place a beaker or other glass container over the concentrate to help trap volatile terpenes from escaping.
3. Heat until there are no more bubbles rising from the shatter. This method took about 45 minutes.
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