Firstly, I am not a pro but...once you've determined they are ready to cut leave a small branch at the base of the cola to serve as a hanger. Hang and expose to flowing air the colas so they begin the drying process. Hog wire is a great hanging device, string or rope will work, dowels too. Here is where I maybe going off the rails a bit. I begin trimming as soon as its all hung. Place the freshly trimmed buds in a receptacle that will allow air to flow through it, you may want to get a dehumidifier and fans. How many is determined by the mass you have acquired and how soon you want them dried and numerous other factors. Always turn your buds while in the receptacle to evenly dry them. I am sure there is a cut off point as to when they are at perfection. That may take a device to determine or good old know how by squeezing the bud , trying it out, that's always fun. Avoid MOLD by making damn sure the buds are dry. If some are the least bit moist you will run the risk of mold when bagged by comingling damp with dry. That's all I got. Good luck.