Badder is a cannabis concentrate with a soft, whipped texture that looks like cake batter. You do not smoke it like flower in a joint. You vaporize it, most often by dabbing it on a heated quartz banger or by loading it into a concentrate vaporizer. Direct flame burns the oil and strips the terpenes, so the goal is controlled heat, a small dose, and a clean nail.
What You Need
- A dab rig (glass water pipe with a banger) or a concentrate vaporizer
- A quartz, titanium, or ceramic banger
- A butane torch or an electric nail
- A carb cap
- A stainless steel or titanium dab tool
- Isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs
- A ventilated room and a stable surface
How to Dab Badder Step by Step
- Let the jar of badder sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes so it softens and scoops cleanly.
- Fill the rig with water to the level marked on the glass.
- Scoop a piece the size of a grain of rice onto the dab tool.
- Heat the banger with the torch until it just starts to glow, about 30 seconds.
- Wait 30 to 45 seconds for the banger to cool. If you have an infrared thermometer, aim for 500 to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Drop the badder into the banger and place the carb cap on top.
- Inhale with a slow, steady pull while you keep the cap in place.
- Exhale and wait 10 to 15 minutes before you take another dab.
- Swab the warm banger with a dry cotton swab.
- Swab it again with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
How to Vape Badder in a Portable Device
- Choose a vaporizer with a concentrate setting or a dedicated coil chamber.
- Set the temperature between 400 and 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Load a rice-sized amount into the chamber with the dab tool.
- Press the fire button and inhale at a slow, even pace.
- Empty and wipe the chamber once it cools.
Other Ways to Use Badder
You can top a bowl of flower with a small piece of badder and light the flower as usual. The oil melts into the ember and vaporizes with the smoke. You can also sandwich badder between two layers of ground flower inside a joint. Both methods waste some oil, so they are a practical option when you have no rig.
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Dose and Safety
Concentrates often test between 60 and 80 percent THC, which is far stronger than flower. Start with 2 to 5 milligrams and wait at least 15 minutes before you decide to take more. Dabbing too much at once can bring on anxiety, racing heart, and heavy couch lock. Keep a glass of water nearby, avoid driving, and store the jar away from heat and direct light so the texture holds.