I just take a pair of scissors and cut clones. I stick them in a cup of water while taking them. Small container of moist coco. Sometimes rooting powder sometimes not. I always have roots in 7-10 days. For rooting powder just the cheap Miracle-Gro Fastroot powder. They're all just IBA anyway so brand doesn't matter. I've used honey as well. Always roots.
Taking clones and getting them to root successfully is an extremely simple process. It's not complicated at all. As with everything related to growing cannabis there are always going to be those that fail at such a basic task regardless of how simple or complicated they make the process.
I keep it simple too, I just cut them, I don't use any special angle or method to cut them, iso sterilized scissors.. They all root the same, I have been using no rooting hormones for almost a year now without problems in Root Riots. Big key is keeping domes/trays properly moist and everything will work out, always take a few extras just in case some wilt or fail.
Cut desirable branch > clean off excess foliage > stick into root riot > put into 10x20" propogation tray with humidity dome (always closed) and mist daily with plain water. I always get viable healthy clones within 14 days with no special tricks or techniques beyond what I mentioned. Cut Branch > Stick into Root Riot (any medium should work that stays wet), mist daily and viola.
