What is Marijuana wax?

Cannabis wax, also known as marijuana concentrates or cannabis extracts, is created through extraction. Butane is used as a solvent to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis plants. This produces a high-THC wax concentrate. Wax has an average THC content of about 80%. It’s among the strongest cannabis products available in many Maryland Dispensaries today.

The waxy texture of marijuana wax gives it its name. Cannabis wax has a yellow-amber color and is opaque. It’s also moldable. The consistency of wax can be a little different. The wax has been given many nicknames, including budder (sugar wax), honeycomb, and sugar wax. Wax is often used to make a dab-rig and is sometimes called just a “dab”.

The texture of marijuana wax differs from that of shatter, another product you might find in Dispensaries in Maryland. Shatter is solid and fragile, meaning it will last longer than wax but is also more challenging to use.

How To Use Marijuana wax

The most common way of smoking marijuana wax is with a dab-rig, but that’s not your only choice. You can also use it in other ways, such as vaping with a concentrate, using a nectar collection device, dabbing it on a knife, or adding it to flower.

We’ll show you how to apply marijuana wax using these methods. We want to first remind anyone who is a new wax user that the product can be very potent. Start with a very small dose if you are new to marijuana wax. Use the smallest amount of wax your device allows at first and then add a little more if necessary. You can find the perfect dosage by going low and slowly. This will also help you avoid unpleasant side effects of overconsumption.

Smoking Wax with a Dab Rig

Dab rigs, or oil pipes, look and work very much like bongs. Dab rigs are designed for concentrates and have a special fitting that is used for dab nails instead of bowls.

You will need the following: a Dab Rig, a Dab Tool, a Torch lighter, and a Dabber. Use your blowtorch first to warm your dab nails to the desired temperature. Low temperatures produce a gentle cloud with pure flavors. Higher temperatures produce a harsher vapor. Use your dab tool and scoop some wax once your nail reaches the desired temperature. Inhale your dab through the mouthpiece of your dab rig. Use a carb cap to regulate the air pressure and heat of your hot nail.

How to smoke wax with an E-Nail Dab Rig

The e-nail, which is a temperature-controlled electronic dab nail used with dab rigs, is a device that controls the temperature. The e-nail heats up by itself, so you don’t need a torch to dab. E-nails are preferred by some people to torches, as they provide consistent temperature with every dab.

The process of smoking wax using an e nail is similar to that done with a flame and dab rig. Turn on the e-nail to heat it up. Use a dab-tool to pick up the wax, then spread it in your eNail. Inhale your dab through the mouthpiece of your dab rig.

Vaping Wax with a Concentrate Vape

Many vaporizers are designed specifically to use wax concentrates. Vape pens and other vaping devices will each have their own instructions. Be sure to read the specific instructions before vaping with wax. Vaping concentrates with wax involves placing a small amount of wax inside or on top of the heating device, and then inhaling it.

Smoking Dabs with a Nectar collector

The nectar collector is also known as a honey snifter or dab straw. It’s a portable dab-rig that has a straw-like vertical design. You will need a nectar collection, torch lighter and heat resistant serving dish to use the nectar collect.

First, place your wax into your heat resistant dish. Heat the tip of your nectar collection with your blowtorch. Let your nectar collect to reach the temperature you desire (use a thermostat if necessary). Touch the bottom heated tip of the nectar collector on the wax inside your heat resistant dish in order to vaporize the wax. Inhale gently on the cool tip of your nectar collector.

How To Dab Wax Using A Knife Dab

This method uses two knives to create a dab rig. DIY dabbing is a method that’s usually used as a last option when dabbing wax.

This method begins with creating a plastic mouthpiece from an empty bottle. The top of the bottle can be kept. Cut a tiny opening at the bottom of the plastic bottle so that the two butter knives can be placed inside. Heat the end of each butter knife until it turns red. Remove the heat from the knives, being careful to not burn yourself. Use one hot knife and place your wax at the tip. Then use the second hot knife to make a sandwich. It will start to smoke as the wax melts. Place the knife ends into the mouthpiece opening. Inhale smoke that comes from the wax.

Smoking Wax by Adding it To A Joint

Addition of wax can increase the potency and intensity of a joint. This can help those who are new to concentrate get used to the process.

You can either add the wax on the outside or inside of your joint. Add your wax inside the joint by laying down the half flower in your rolling paper. Then add a small amount of wax vertically in the middle of your joint. Finally, roll your joint. Roll your joint normally before adding wax to the outside. Roll a thin line of wax, using the desired amount. Spiral it on to the outer surface of your joint. You can use a little wax to boost your joint if the wax consistency is not good enough for a straight line.

Smoke Wax by Adding it To A Bowl of Flower

Add a little wax to your bowl of flowers to enhance the experience. Pour smoke flower with wax, fill your bowl normally, and then place a small amount of wax in the middle of the top. Hold your lighter away for a couple of seconds before you smoke your bowl. Watch the wax melt and then continue smoking as normal. The wax melting technique ensures that the THC is not accidentally burned off before your wax can meld to your flower.

How To Make Marijuana Wax

Some cannabis products are simple to make at home, such as cannabis brownies. Cannabis wax is a form of BHO (butane hash) and it’s not easy to make for an amateur. The cannabis wax extraction can also be dangerous. The extraction process, if done wrongly, can lead to massive explosions.

It is dangerous to make marijuana wax because butane gas, which is highly unstable and flammable, must be used. A professional in an extraction laboratory uses butane to extract the cannabinoids, terpenes and other compounds from cannabis flowers. After degasifying the extract, it is purified. Then it may be processed in some manner to achieve a certain texture. After purification, the budder wax is whipped to create its characteristic texture.

The extraction process and the degasification of cannabis wax are both dangerous. In fact, in some places it is illegal to use solvents for cannabis concentrates. You should leave the making of marijuana wax to professionals who are highly-trained. Instead, you can buy your wax at your local dispensary.

You can easily create rosin at home using cured cannabis flower, parchment paper, a dabber tool, and a hair straightener (or if you prefer, specialized heaters for creating rosin). Create rosin in your home with cured cannabis flowers, parchment paper and a dabber. You could also use a hair straightener or rosin heater. The popular DIY involves putting cured cannabis between two parchment papers, heating the hair straightener and pressing it closed for up to 30 seconds. You can scrape the oily rosin off the paper after you remove the flower.

Last Thoughts about Smoking Marijuana Wax

Our guide on how to smoke marijuana wax aims to be comprehensive. If you have any more questions or need further advice on wax and other concentrates, it might be beneficial to consult a Dispensary in Maryland near you.