I use a couple of methods:
(keep in mind, I grow for wife and self only)
If out of smoke, I'll break-down a plant to popcorn-sized buds, lay 'em out on a cookie sheet, and bake at 145 degrees f. (thc melts at around 170, so keep well below that) Set timer for an hour, and after it goes off, I check on progress, mix it a tad, and in for about 30 minutes to 45 minutes. (varies)
Works fine, but a tad harsher than slow-dry.

But for a slow cure I'll lay out the branches on a sheet of shade cloth (the green stuff...allows air circulation under the buds) for about two days. Remove buds from branches, stack 'em in a brown unwaxed grocery sack (white ones are usually waxed, and don't breathe) ...fold the top over to loosely close the bag. Check on the buds a couple of times daily, rotating the buds within the bag to avoid wet spots.

If your cannabis collects any odors while being in the bag...clean your friggin house.

Once your secondary (smaller) buds feel pretty dry, semi-pack in a glass jar for curing. (not too lose, not crammed-in) Give fresh air daily. (open jar, and leave open for 10 to 15 minutes per day, or remove from jar daily for a few minutes) If you forget to add fresh air daily...buds will mold and be unsmokable.
Rusty Trichome Reviewed by Rusty Trichome on . After harvest, what next Buds have been drying for 2 days now, what next? Few more days of drying, then 4-5 days in a paper bag? Then how long to cure? Rating: 5