How to Season Your Dab Nail
So you’ve just purchased a sparkling new nail, and you’ve decided to look into how to season a it. Here at Cream of the Crop, we’ve got you covered with the crucial information and necessary steps to properly season your brand-new nail. Before diving into the step-by-step guide, we’ve compiled some background information on the process for a better understanding of what you’ll be looking to accomplish by seasoning your nail.
What Is Seasoning a Dab Nail?
Before we get into how to season a dab nail, let us help you understand what seasoning a dab nail means. Similar to how chefs would season a cast iron pan or other cooking surfaces, some dabbers like to season their nails or bangers similarly with the hopes of increasing flavor. Applying a layer of cannabis concentrate slowly before taking a dab helps to ensure better-tasting dabs going forward. Tasting cannabis is part of the true pleasure of the experience so why not make it as enjoyable as possible!
Benefits of Seasoning Your Dab Nail
The main benefit of learning how to season a dab nail is the potential for better flavor production when dabbing. The layer of applied concentrate will help to create a barrier between your dabs and the nail itself. This process helps to increase terpene enjoyment when taking dabs going forward. Another benefit of seasoning a nail is the removal of any residual impurities leftover from the manufacturing process.
Do You Have to Season the Nail?
Actually, no, you do not have to season a nail before taking dabs. In fact, most dabbers Q-tip their bangers after each dab, never leaving behind any residue that would build up a seasoning on the nail. When using a quartz banger, a material that doesn’t produce much of an aftertaste, seasoning wouldn’t be necessary.
Quartz is an excellent material for providing a consistent temperature when looking for flavorful vaporization of cannabis concentrates. It really boils down to personal taste. If you’d like your quartz to stay crystal clear, do not season it. However, if you’re looking for any possible edge in the flavor department and don’t care about the clarity of your quartz, seasoning might be the option for your rig. It’s definitely a pro dabbing tip you might want to try out.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Season a Dab Nail
Once you get the hang of it, seasoning your dab nail will become second nature and a part of your routine, much like cleaning your dab rig.
Step 1
Put the nail in your dab rig of choice to begin the process.
Step 2
Heat the nail with a torch until it is glowing hot to remove any potential residual impurities leftover from the manufacturing process.
Step 3
Wait for the nail to cool; while it is slightly warm still, wipe the inside with a Q-tip to remove any remaining microscopic impurities.
Step 4
Gather enough cannabis concentrate or reclaim on a dab tool to coat the inside of your nail.
Step 5
Begin to heat it up until the temperature reaches about 600-700 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the nail is at the proper temperature range, apply the oil coating to the interior of the banger without inhaling the vapor that is created.
Step 6
Let the concentrate vaporize and bind with the microscopic pores in your nail, and you’re done!
Frequently Asked Questions About Seasoning Your Nail
Can You Season a Ceramic Nail?
Yes, ceramic is similar to quartz in the seasoning process. We recommend not heating to an overly hot temperature to avoid cracking the ceramic nail. Seasoning a ceramic nail will help break it in faster, allowing for a more flavorful dabbing experience.
Can You Season a Quartz Banger?
Yes, this is the most commonly used type of nail for dabbing today. Our step-by-step directions listed above are perfect for seasoning any quartz banger. Quartz doesn’t necessarily need to be seasoned as it doesn’t have much of an aftertaste, if any at all. However, if you do choose to season your quartz banger, it will also help speed up the break-in process, similar to ceramics. This faster break-in period leads to some pretty flavorful dabs in the future.
Can You Season a Titanium Nail?
Absolutely, seasoning titanium nails is probably the most important material to break in properly. Using cannabis concentrate or reclaim to coat the titanium will help to remove the metallic aftertaste, allowing for a more flavorful dabbing experience.
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