Making tincture & coffee filter using a lot of liquid!

[Susanne]

This is my first attempt at tincture. It all looks really great.... I'm using a coffee filter as suggested to filter out the last of the cannabis as I funnel into the bottles.... but it's 1) taking a LONG time, and 2) the filters are using a LOT of the liquid! I'm having to change filters since they get clogged, so more filters, more liquid used. I'm re-using the filters as much as possible, but it's still wasteful.
My question is: can I do it without the coffee filters? the cheesecloth left some stuff behind, but, it will come through the droppers......
??
thanks.... I'm trying to figure it all out.

 

[chemphlegm]

yes, use cheescloth, then coffee filters to further clarify if desired.

 

[macsnax]

Give it more time, the coffee filters shouldn't clog. Just a slow process. He careful trying to squeeze it all out of the filters, they will blow out and your back to square one.

 

[Susanne]

I used cheesecloth first, but it still left a lot. I also just emptied out the first filter, and it has a bunch of junk in the bottom. I think I'll just go ahead, keep using the filters and lose some of the liquid .
thanks!
also, mac, thanks for the heads up on the filters busting!

 

[chemphlegm]

I used to use a one of those filter water pitchers to clarify, sludge in the top, walk away, stuff comes out near clear.

 

[macsnax]

I used to use a one of those filter water pitchers to clarify, sludge in the top, walk away, stuff comes out near clear.

Never thought of that. That's a good idea.

 

[chemphlegm]

I've run my wine, and shine/juniper berries(gin) through it too with good results.

 

[Indacouch]

Give it more time, the coffee filters shouldn't clog. Just a slow process. He careful trying to squeeze it all out of the filters, they will blow out and your back to square one.

Read my mind

 

[Susanne]

Well, after 3 1/2 hours, they finally dripped. I used several filters as they clogged....but didn't squeeze any of them! I got 23 1/2, 1/2 oz bottles! (used 1 pint everclear w/1 1/2 oz cannabis). I tried it, but can't tell the effects of helping the nausea....wasn't nauseous today! It's also from a plant I grew 2 years ago, and don't know what kind it was, so don't know if it's Indica, Sativa or what. It's the last of that years' plants. This year I bought seeds and grew AK47 & Afghan. Can't wait to try making tincture out of those! This will probably last awhile, though.
First was cannabutter (but made my cholesterol go up too high). Next is learning to make hash! fun, fun fun!!! I grew my first 'name brand' plants this year! YIPPEEE

 

[macsnax]

Well, after 3 1/2 hours, they finally dripped. I used several filters as they clogged....but didn't squeeze any of them! I got 23 1/2, 1/2 oz bottles! (used 1 pint everclear w/1 1/2 oz cannabis). I tried it, but can't tell the effects of helping the nausea....wasn't nauseous today! It's also from a plant I grew 2 years ago, and don't know what kind it was, so don't know if it's Indica, Sativa or what. It's the last of that years' plants. This year I bought seeds and grew AK47 & Afghan. Can't wait to try making tincture out of those! This will probably last awhile, though.
First was cannabutter (but made my cholesterol go up too high). Next is learning to make hash! fun, fun fun!!! I grew my first 'name brand' plants this year! YIPPEEE

That's awesome that your having fun doing this. There are lots of ways to make hash or dabs. Go solvent-less if you're concerned about what you out in your body.