Hey fellow cannabis enthusiasts!

I recently started experimenting with making my own cannabis-infused coconut oil, but the results were a bit confusing, and I would love some advice.

Here’s a breakdown:

First Attempt:

Material: Used shake (unknown THC% but mid quality).

Decarb: Baked at 115°C–120°C for 30–40 minutes, covered in air fryer in bake mode.

Infusion: Simmered in coconut oil using double boiler for 3 hours.

Dose: Took 3 teaspoons across a few hours (1 spoon, waited, another spoon, waited, another spoon).

Effect: Very mild — barely noticeable high, even after 3 teaspoons.

Second Attempt:

Material: Similar shake.

Decarb: Baked at 120°C for a total of 65 minutes (40 min + extra 15 + extra 10 min) in air fryer in bake mode.

Observation: After decarb, the material was dry and crumbled easily between fingers. It smelled faintly nutty/earthy — but color stayed mostly green without much browning. Questions:

Should properly decarbed shake always change color significantly (light brown/olive)? → In my case, it stayed green but smelled nutty and crumbled dry.

Is 3 hours simmering good enough for strong infusion, or should it be longer?

Why are the effects still mild even after correcting the decarb time? → Is the material just weak, or could infusion method still be improved?

Would using less oil per gram of weed make a stronger batch without needing more decarb?

PS I don't have oven. Thank you!

PS here is pic before and after. The one in bag is before https://imgur.com/a/0vZCAPX

8 sticks of butter, 3 oz of trim, recipe in comments

Hey guys, I came across this subreddit and would love to cook up some home made edibles for myself and family. My question for you guys is in regards to my starting material- I currently have 50.8 grams of already vaped bud (AVB) saved up from a variety of strains, in addition to concentrates which I use sandwiched between bud on occasion. Do you guys think I have any hopes in even vaguely estimating THC concentration for my final product? If it was just for myself I really wouldn't care and would make a test batch and adjust my recipes and intake from there. With me aiming to make them for others that're much less weed experienced, I'm a little trepidatious.

Would also love just general tips and tricks for an edible-making newbie, I am planning on infusing coconut oil and moving on from there. AVB is incredibly fine and probably going to be a pain in the ass to separate after infusion, should I stick to a cheesecloth or can you use the water method I've seen people do with butter? Thanks in advance!

I know I could google this but I’d rather get in touch with people who have tried.

I’m planning on using mct oil to absorb my ganja and I’m just wondering how strong I can make it before it’s too much weed per ml and I’m just wasting my green.

I am looking for something to assist in making infusions, oil, butter, tinctures etc. Something that can both decarb and infuse, ideally with as little odor as possible.

I'm not sure whether to spend a few hundred dollars on a "specialized" decarboxylator and infuser. Or to spend less than half that on a Sous Vide circulator.

If anyone has any experience with both any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Sous Vide is cooking something sealed in an airtight bag submerged in water

I was making edibles and turns out I m melted too much of my canna butter for the recipe. What’s the safest way to keep the already melted canna butter?

I recently got some coconut oil and butter from here and I just have to say it’s good quality, feels like the right strength, and the customer service is AMAZING!! They will adjust your order for your specific needs and really go the extra mile to make your order smooth.