why glass jars, why not a plastic bag?
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You can cure the buds in the same containers you will use for long term storage if you use glass jars. They also don't have plastic chemicals that can leach into your bud or change the taste/smell/etc. Glass jars with proper lids and seals will also contain the smell (where the bag won't). I don't even know why you would ask that question with as many posts that you have 
budlover13
King Tut
If I only had this problem! No, seriously, you will be better off cutting them and using the 32oz jars. Maybe use them for the majority and the get a couple big pickle jars and clean them out for the big boys.
CONNISSUER
Well-Known Member
Get a Bucket. lyk the ones with the lids/tops on them. that'll suit u.
kingme
Active Member
good idea ill look for them.
what do u mean ? like a 5 gal home depot bucket? i have tops that weight 82 grams wetGet a Bucket. lyk the ones with the lids/tops on them. that'll suit u.
budlover13
King Tut
Holy crap! If you have very many of those you may want to contact Lawrence/Livermoore Labrotories and see if you can borrow their vacuum chamber for awhile.
A buddy went to Michaels and got a bunch of the old-fashioned jars that are hinged and have rubber seals. The seals are replaceable and the jars will EASILY hold a bud the length of your lower leg. They weren't cheap, but he's used them for over 6 years and never even had to replace the seals.
CONNISSUER
Well-Known Member
yea 5 gal i think thats it. Lyk the buckets that come with paint in them, bt do not get the 1 with the paint in it; jus get a clean empty 1. yea dont worry hw much ur tops way wet bcause u cant smok wet tops. they're gonna way about half that wait wen they dry, maybe less..
i bleed resin
Member
They make "Smelly Proof" brand bags, available in 5-6 sizes at headshops. These bags let no more particulate matter out than mason jars, and they're only a couple bucks for the largest one. These will totally work for curing as long as you burp them the same, but don't use sandwich bags after all your hard work. It would really take away from its potential texture.
solarguy
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so would plastic bags not work? right now i have it in this glass tubberware...with a plastic top of course and it is water tight.
i mean honestly i smoked a blunt off it already and i got torqued, i want to see the difference between now and a week from now when it is done...
so would plastic bags not work? right now i have it in this glass tubberware...with a plastic top of course and it is water tight.
i mean honestly i smoked a blunt off it already and i got torqued, i want to see the difference between now and a week from now when it is done...
solarguy
Active Member
explain? what was the difference?
Mr.GreenJeans
Well-Known Member
Check at your local grocery store/Target/Walmart?etc for the big 1/2 gallon mason jars. I get them at the local Kroger for $7.99 for a 6-pack. They each hold buds up to about 10 or 11" long and each jar comfortably holds 2+ ounces for curing/storing.
budlover13
King Tut
Sweet info sir, now to just be able to grow some that big! That's better than I got my quarts for!
That's better than I got my quarts for!
i bleed resin
Member
EXACTLY. The Smelly Proof bags are much cheaper than mason jars if you are near a well-stocked headshop, but jars are great to have around. Invest in a box of them and use over and over. Whatever you do though, please don't attempt to cure in regular bags. The bud will lose too much moisture too quickly, and you'll be kicking yourself for an easily avoidable mistake after the hard part's over!
racerboy71
bud bootlegger
no one else has mentioned this, so i thought i would.. plastic baggies are super static y, and they have a tendency of pulling alot of your trics off of your buds. where they just get stuck to the bottom of the bag only to be tossed in the trash with the empty bag.. glass doesn't have this quality, and you won't end up losing those precious trichomes..
solarguy
Active Member
what about the glass bake pan i showed up top?
it has a plastic top....
i let it dry with the top open for a day, i covered it over night and this morning it was pretty damp. i left the top open and blew a fan on it for a few hours and now it is bake to dry...i have the top on and plan on letting fresh air in a few times a day for a few days.
am i doing it right? i smoked some this morning and got rippped