STEP 1: Decarboxylating Live Rosin Extracts

Ampersand
Written By Tony Verzura

STEP 1 For Infusing Ampersand™ Carrier Oil w/ Extracts

What This Does

Decarboxylation activates compounds so live extracts work properly in oral and absorbable formats.

Goal: Full activation with minimal terpene loss.

What You’ll Need

  • 5 grams live rosin (not included in Ampersand™ kit)

  • 1 oz straight-sided glass jar with lid (Amazon) or 4oz Ball Jar (Amazon)

  • Digital scale

  • Oven

  • Dab tool or stir tool

  • Ampersand™ Carrier Oil (pre-measured)

⚠️ Always use glass jars, never plastic or silicone.

Step 1: Weigh Before Heating

  1. Weigh empty jar + lid → record

  2. Add 5.00 g Fresh Press or Cold Cured extract

  3. Weigh jar + lid + extract → record
    (This is your starting weight)

Step 2: Decarb the Extract

  • Preheat oven to 240°F.*

  • Place jar in oven with lid tightly on

  • Total time: 90 -120 minutes

Every 15 minutes for 90-120min:

  • Use heat rated gloves or equivalent

  • Remove jar from oven

  • “Burp” lid by slightly opening the lid to release carbon, then quickly tighten immediately

  • Secure lid

  • Weight Check ( Goal = 13% Loss)

  • Gently stir or roll jar with lid secure

  • Return to oven

Visual cue: Bubbling slows and oil smooths out over time.

* Try experimenting with a 3 step decarboxylation method (240f | 30min : 210f | 30min : 175f | 4 hrs) using the same burping method to preserve better flavor.

Step 3: Confirm Decarb Is Complete

  1. Remove jar and let cool slightly

  2. Tighten lid and weigh again

✅ Target: ~13% total weight loss

If under 13%, return to oven for 10–15 more minutes and recheck.

✔️ Weight loss = proof of activation

Step 4: Add Ampersand™ Carrier Oil

  • While extract is still warm (150°F-200°F) and fluid:

    • Remove insert in Carrier Oil Glass Vial

    • Add pre-measured Ampersand™ Carrier Oil

    • Stir thoroughly (should become less sticky)

    • Secure cap jar

Step 5: Final Blend

  • Return jar to oven at 200°F

  • Heat for 15 minutes

  • Remove jar and lid

  • Rapidly stir with dab tool until the oil is not sticky and runs off the tool

  • Oil should look smooth and uniform.

Step 6: Cool & Proceed

  • Allow oil to cool naturally to room temperature

  • Once cooled, it’s ready for adding the Ampersand™ Mix in next stage of this DIY project

Key Tips

  • Weight confirmation beats guessing

  • Lower temps preserve flavor

  • Don’t rush cooling

  • Every strain behaves differently—measurements keep results consistent

Tony Verzura

I am an extremely passionate individual working hard on patient care programs, product development, industry wide education, and the applied science of medical cannabis. A 75x High Times winner, including the world’s first 1st CBD award, 2x Legend of Hash 2013, and has received 13 THC Championships in Colorado. Mr. Verzura developed the world’s first comprehensive pure plant phytocannabinoid / cannabinoid sequencing program called the A.C.T Now Program (Advanced Cannabinoid Therapy Guide). Mr. Verzura is also the lead inventor for the United Cannabis patent-pending Prana Bio Nutrient Medicinals, and recently known for his terpene extraction methodologies. Tony Verzura has been featured on CNBC Money Talk, Syeriges Radio (Swedish Broadcast), and publications in the Washington Post, Culture Magazine, THC Magazine, High Times, Sensi Seeds, and Frank 451.

www.tonyverzura.com
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