How to Make THC Vape Juice: Step By Step Guide for Beginners

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Now that you have managed to grow your weed, it’s time to do make your favorite THC juice. This is a guide on how to make THC vape juice at home. It’s easy to make your potent weed juice at home when you have proper materials and you know the steps on how to do it.

What is THC Vape Juice?

Before we make vape juice, let’s first get to know what vape juice is and why many crave it. Vape juice is also called e-liquid or e-juice and is a combination of water, alcohol or nicotine, flavors, and vegetable glycerin or propylene glycol. This delicious concoction was first introduced in the market when the first electronic cigarettes came out to replace regular cigarettes.

Vape juice was initially referred to as a liquid that contains nicotine and was used to replace cigarettes by people who want to stop smoking. Therefore, if you want to refer to vaping as a way to stop smoking or as an alternative to smoking, use the term vape juice. But if you want to refer to vaping to get high then it’s THC vape juice.

THC vape juice is simply the same thing as vape juice. It’s made with alcohol or water, food-grade flavors, PG or VG, and the final touch: THC concentrate. This makes THC vape juice better for recreational or medicinal cannabis smokers.

Over the years, different forms of THC vape juice have sprouted in the market. But overall, these products may be classified into three: CO2 extraction, tinctures, and liquid THC. Another type of vape juice is a potent cannabis oil called Rick Simpson Oil (RSO). RSO is a very potent type of oil but you need to dilute it in water or oil before you add heat.

Why Do Smokers Vape Cannabis?

Many consumers prefer to consume THC vape juice because this is concentrated THC. THC vape juice effects are very similar to smoking a very high THC weed strain. First-time users and those with low tolerance to THC will experience the following side effects: disorientation to time and place, increased reception to stimuli, euphoria and extreme hunger, or the munchies.

Some people do not feel these effects at all or may only feel slight euphoria and hunger and can function after consumption. Also, the number of doses or takes will affect the high. A user who consumes THC vape juice for the first time may have the same effects as someone who’s taking consecutive doses.

And because you’re taking very potent THC, you can benefit from the effects therapeutically. You may use THC vape juice to deal with conditions like chronic pain, nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, depression, anxiety, and other medical and mental conditions.

Side Effects of Consuming THC Vape Juice

Before you make your THC vape juice, it’s important to learn about the possible side effects of taking THC vape juice. Because this is potent cannabis you will experience the following adverse effects

Worst kind of anxiety
Paranoia
Unconsciousness
Vomiting

Never take THC vape juice or any other THC product unless you are in a safe place. Be sure to take a moderate dose and never go over your prescribed dose. And always have your finished product tested to determine the accurate amount of THC in your vape juice.

There are Three Ways to Make THC Vape Juice:

Now that you know the advantages and some disadvantages of using THC vape juice and THC products, we can now focus on how to make vape juice. Here are the three different methods explained in great detail.

1. Long Term THC Extraction Method

This THC vape juice extraction method makes use of Propylene Glycol or PG as well as Vegetable Glycerine or VG. This is the most time-consuming way to make vape juice but it’s one of the easiest to do. Most aspiring THC extracts makers prefer to use this extraction method because it’s a very straightforward process and guarantees you won’t make any mistakes.

This process simply requires grinding your buds, “baking them” and mixing with the VG or PG. Let his mixture sit for at least three months. You may need to mix it now and then. Here are detailed instructions.

What You Need to Make THC Vape Juice

¼ ounce or 7 grams of cannabis flowers for 80ml of liquid
Vegetable Glycerin and Propylene Glycol mix
Pyrex tray or any regular baking tray
A roll of aluminum foil
Glass jar with a secure airtight cover
Weed grinder
Cheesecloth
Freezer
Oven
Spatula
Syringe
A small bottle

Instructions

First, decarb your weed. Set the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit or 121 degrees Celsius
Grind your cannabis buds. Grind it coarsely but the bits should be even in size and shape.
Spread the ground buds evenly in the tray. This allows cannabis buds to dry evenly.
Cover the tray with foil. Fold the edges of the foil to the sides of the baking tray.
Once the oven is ready, put the baking tray inside the oven.
Take the PG and VG and mix these two ingredients in a jar or container. Mix these according to the percentage you like but we recommend half and half (50% VG and 50% PG). You may also increase PG slightly at 60% PG and make VG 40% because PG can bring out the natural flavor of weed.
Remove the tray of cannabis from the oven and let this cool down on the counter. Cooling down of the “baked” cannabis is very important in transforming a non-psychoactive THCa to the psychoactive THC.
When the buds are cool, place these in the jar and add the PG and AG mixture until the ground buds have saturated. Ensure that there is enough mixture to cover all the ground cannabis.
Stir the mixture and then cover.
Place this jar in a cool and dark cabinet or cupboard. This will sit for 3 months. Take the jar out and stir every 2 weeks. Add more PG and VG mixture if needed.
In the third month, take out the mixture and stir.
Put the rice press over a glass jar. Place a few pieces of cheesecloth over the mouth of the rice press.
Pour the mixture in the rice press. Cover this with another cheesecloth and then squeeze. the mixture will pour in the jar and will produce clean juice.
Test the potency of your mixture by vaping it. Use a syringe and take a small amount, enough to fill a bottle. Add a small amount inside the electronic cigarette and smoke it. Label the bottle accordingly.

2. Short Term THC Extraction Method

This THC vape juice recipe also contains VG and PG but you can make this in just 3 hours. This is faster than the first method because heat is used to extract THC from the PG and VG mixture. People who can’t wait three months and won’t buy expensive rosin presses often use this short term THC extraction process.

Things You’ll Need for this Method

¼ ounce or 7 grams of cannabis flowers for 80ml of liquid
Vegetable Glycerin and Propylene Glycol mix
Pyrex tray or any regular baking tray
A roll of aluminum foil
Glass jar with a secure airtight cover
Weed grinder
Cheesecloth
Water
Freezer
Oven
Stovetop
2 pots or a double-broiler
Spatula
Syringe
Cooking thermometer
A small bottle

Instructions

Decarb your weed by baking it slowly in 250 degrees Fahrenheit or 121 degrees Celsius. After decarbing, let the tray of cannabis on your counter.
Take the PG and VG and place these two ingredients in a container. Mix these according to the percentage you like or a half and half (50% VG and 50% PG). Try PG at 60% PG and VG 40% because PG can enhance the natural flavor of weed.
When the buds are cool, place these in the jar and add the PG and AG mixture until the ground buds have saturated. Make sure that there is enough mixture to cover all the ground cannabis.
Place water in the bigger pot. The water must be at least 1-inch deep.
Place water in the second pot and place this inside the smaller pot.
Place the pot on the stove and heat it until you reach 220 degrees Fahrenheit. Use your thermometer to monitor the temperature accurately. Maintain a constant temperature of 220 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place the jar of cannabis and PG-AG mixture in the small jar. Let the mixture heat up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit or 85 degrees Celsius.
Once you have achieved this temperature, maintain this using your thermometer. Do not let this go over or else it may destroy all the THC. Take note that this is a very important step to help the THC bind with the PG and VG without degrading its quality.
Once the temperature of the mixture has reached 180 degrees Fahrenheit, allow the jar to remain cooking for an hour. Some concentrate makers recommend extending this for two, three, or four hours for enhanced potency. But as long as you’re able to keep the mixture at a safe temperature, you can extend up to many hours if you wish.
Use a spatula to mix the contents of the jar. You may add more PG and VG mixture in the cannabis if it seems dry. But add just the right amount, not too much because this can make your mixture weaker.
Once you are satisfied with the consistency of the mixture, remove the jar from the pot and place it on a cool counter or tabletop. Let the mixture cool completely.
Use the rice press and line this with layers of cheesecloth.
Place the cheesecloth over a jar or container and pour the weed and PG-VG mixture in the press. Let this pass through the cloth to strain the liquid.
Let the juice pass through. When the liquid has stopped flowing, take another piece of cheesecloth and place it over the rest and remove it from the bowl and squeeze it hard to get all the concentrate into the container.
Take a syringe and take a small amount of the concentrate to fill a small glass jar. Cover and label the jar.
Test the THC vape juice you just made. Fill your electronic cigarette with your homemade THC vape juice and smoke it. Note the flavor, aroma, effects, and any adverse effects.

3. Rosin Extraction Method

Making THC vape oil using a rosin press is one of the most effective. It is also the quickest especially when you’re ready with the needed concentrates. If you don’t you need to use a Rosin Press or you can use homemade equipment like a pair of straighteners you use to tame hair.

The goal is to extract Rosin wax that can be added to an electronic cigarette juice to create THC vape juice. With this method, you will extract rosin wax most efficiently and quickly.

Materials You Need

Cannabis flowers or rosin. Select only compact nugs as these work well with rosin presses.
A rosin press or an updated hair straightener
Pyrex glass or beaker
A few pieces of parchment paper
Non-GMO wax liquidizer 100% Natural Organic Food Grade Medical Terpenes
A tool to stir the mixture

Instructions

If you don’t have a rosin press, consider these steps

Hold the cannabis buds and pack these in small bundles. The size must be enough to place in the rosin press or inside a hair straightener.
Once the packed weed is ready, power on the press or the straighteners.

The best temperature to press the nugs is from 250 to 280 degrees Fahrenheit or around 120 to 140 degrees Celsius. It’s hard to determine if you have the correct temperature when you’re using hair straighteners so use a thermometer.

To press your weed properly. Place the weed inside a piece of parchment paper and fold the paper over. Place the piece of paper in the center part of the hot plate. Press and squeeze with the straightener for approximately five seconds. After the allotted time, remove from the plates and let the rosin and paper remain in a cool and dry area. Repeat the process until you get up to 0.5 grams of rosin.
Place the rosin inside the parchment paper in a cold area like in your freezer for just a minute. When the rosin is hard, you can easily remove this from the parchment paper. Use a dab tool or chopsticks to remove the rosin. This is easy to do because when you have a small amount on your tool, the rest will easily follow or collect easily.
Place one ml Medical Terpenes in the glass vial and add the 0.5 grams of rosin. But if you want to make more just follow the formula: 1 ml for every 0.5 grams of rosin.
Heat the Medical Terpenes and rosin mixture by using a hot water bath.

Boil a small kettle of water. Add hot water in a bowl and place the glass container in the middle. The rosin will slowly mix with the Medical Terpenes to create a liquid with a golden color and smooth texture.

Collect a small amount and place it in your e-cigarette. Smoke this to test your homemade THC vape juice. When all’s good, fill a small bottle with the precious oil.

Some Ways to Preserve Freshly-made THC Vape Juice

You can keep your freshly-made juice in a small glass preferably in small amber glasses with a tight lid. This will protect the contents from degradation. Commercially-prepared vape oils are mostly inside amber or dark glass bottles, the kind used in keeping medicines and supplements. A medicine dropper cap will allow you to conveniently dose up when you’re ready to vape.

Remember the following when storing your precious vape juice

Avoid keeping your vape juice near hot surfaces. Concentrate makers agree that 70 degrees Fahrenheit is the best temperature to keep vape oil bottles and cartridges. Keeping these in high temperatures will only degrade the liquid and affect the taste, aroma, and potency. Also, some cartridges may leak because of the high heat.

Never keep oils and vape juices near sunlight or in an area where there’s direct sunlight like near a window or ledge. Sunlight can degrade liquid and oil quality. This has the same effect on flower quality. When oils are exposed to light, it turns darker and will reduce its potency. It won’t be too long when the oils become no more than just regular oil.

You can keep vape liquids in a cold room but not inside the fridge or freezer. Moisture can accumulate inside the cartridge or bottle and this can cause mold and mildew. Keep vape juice in a dark cupboard or cabinet away from light and moisture to preserve the oil’s natural properties.

Store bottles and vape cartridges upright and never on the side because oils tend to leak. Can you still smoke dark vape juice oils? Yes, you can still smoke oils and vape juices that have turned darker because the darkening is simply the effects of oxidation. However, you’ll notice that the juice is less potent and the taste and aroma will not be as good as fresh oil. The potency may not be as high but is not too low as to have no effects. However, this oil remains good for consumption.

As long as THC vape juice is properly preserved, this can last for many years. It will retain its potency, color, taste, and flavor, just like the day you made it.

Ways to Smoke THC Vape Juice

The only way to smoke THC vape juice is by using a vaporizer or a vape pen. You can buy one from a local vaping store or an online supplier. Avoid improvising to stay safe.

Is it Legal to Consume THC Vape Juice?

It’s hard to tell if THC vape juice is legal or not especially when you’re from the US. The best way to find out is to access marijuana laws in your area. Some states allow the use of medical marijuana only while some regulate the use of recreational and medicinal cannabis.

If you’re in a state where recreational cannabis is legal and you are old enough to buy cannabis then you may purchase vape juice from a dispensary or online shop. If you live in a state where only medical marijuana is regulated then you need to visit a doctor to get a prescription before you can buy THC vape juice products and vaping equipment.

It is also possible that in states and countries where marijuana is legal, residents can make their THC vape juice at home. But to be on the safe side, check local marijuana laws before cooking bottles of vape juices in your kitchen.

All About Safety When Making THC Vape Juice

Whenever you’re working with heat or flame, be sure to have a fire extinguisher ready. Use a rosin press, hair straightener, and stoves in a well-ventilated room. Always wear appropriate attire when “cooking” your THC vape juice.

Use safety equipment. Don’t rely on faulty and questionable equipment in making vape juice. Always, wash equipment and utensils before use. Bottles used to store vape juice should be cleaned and sterilized before placing oil or vape juice in.

If you’re purchasing new equipment like a rosin press or a vaporizer, buy only from reputable dealers and suppliers. Check for safety and always read reviews. If you have a vape pen or e-cigarette, you may use this as long as the device is working properly.

Now that you know how to make THC vape juice, you may want to consider making concentrates and oils using different strains. The process is the same for all types and strains of cannabis. And of course, the quality of the flower you’re using matters a lot. Buy only well-preserved, high-quality weed from experts. You may also grow your weed to ensure you’re using safe and organic cannabis.