How to make QWISO extracts?

QWISO is one of the most versatile and powerful cannabis extraction techniques that can be done at home in a simple way. This fast and efficient method, allows you to enjoy cannabinoid-rich concentrates, which you can do with tools from home. In this post, we will tell you everything you need to know about QWISO.

What is QWISO?

QWISO is a new method of making cannabis extracts that is easier to extract than other types of concentrates. Its acronym refers to its name “Quick Wash Isopropyl“, as it is obtained by washing the buds with this type of alcohol; this allows the trichomes to be separated from plant matter.

This extraction dtands out for its purity and a much stronger taste, as it retains a large amount of terpenes. It is also easy to do at home with only a few tools. The result is a concentrate with a characteristic golden colour, similar to honey.

How to prepare a QWISO extraction?

To prepare a QWISO concentrate at home, you will need various tools to carry out the process in order to obtain the best quality in a simple way. This is a type of extraction that avoids wasting cannabis flowers, and can also be done with manicure waste.

Tools needed for QWISO extraction

• 10 g or more of cannabis flowers or plant matter.
• 100-200 ml of 99% pure isopropyl alcohol per 10 g of cannabis
• A grinder
• Coffee filters
• Rubber bands
• Use sieves to separate the remains from the plant matter
• A 0.5 L and 1 L jar
• Pyrex tray
• A scraper or blade
• Use an airtight container for storage.
• Optional: fan

The QWISO technique in steps

Before preparing for the concentrate

• Clean and dry all the tools you will need carefully to avoid dust, water or any previous substances; this way the isopropyl alcohol evaporates properly at room temperature.
• Grind the flowers with a grinder and put the herb in the jar
• Place the cannabis and the isopropyl alcohol in the freezer separately and leave them for a few hours until they cool down well. This favours trichomes’ extraction
• Meanwhile, prepare the large jar by placing a coffee filter over the opening and folding the excess paper around the outer rim, then secure with the rubber bands. Make sure it has a concave shape inside the jar. If you have more than 10 grams of flowers, place the sieve on top.

Preparation of the concentrate

• Find a well-ventilated place, as isopropyl alcohol is flammable and toxic.
• Take the buds and alcohol out of the freezer and put them in a jar, fill the jar until the flowers are submerged and close the lid.
• Shake it for about 30 seconds, as doing it too long or too short will result in too much chlorophyll, which will reduce the taste and smell.
• Pour the mixture through the sieve and coffee filter into the large jar, allowing all the liquid to drain out. This process can take up to an hour.
• You can repeat the process to try to capture more trichomes or discard the herb. Separate each concentrate, as the next ones will be of lower quality.

Drying

• Pour the liquid onto a Pyrex tray together with alcohol and leave it in a cool place to evaporate safely. In addition, a fan can help.
• Evaporation will be complete when all the liquid is gone, approximately 12-24 hours. To collect the result, use a blade or scraper and store it.

How do I store a QWISO concentrate?

As with other types of concentrate, an airtight, and if possible opaque, container is essential. Moreover, the place should also be dark and cool; exposure to light and oxygen, as well as excessive heat, can affect the quality of the concentrates.

Is QWISO safe?

Although it is difficult to calculate the exact potency of this concentrate, it is important to bear in mind that with 10 grams of flowers, the most experienced can generate 1 gram of concentrate. In fact, this is because the cannabinoids and terpenes are concentrated there. It is therefore advisable to start with a small amount.

As for the extraction method, it is a little safer, as it does not use heat. But isopropyl alcohol is highly flammable, so care should be taken and always be done in well ventilated areas.

Obtaining a quality QWISO can be done easily and efficiently by obtaining a concentrate at home, with which you can get the most out of the plant material. The quantity and quality of the yield obtained will depend on the variety chosen and the experience of the individual.