Both very good answers, thank you.

Next time I was planning to make the hash with fresh trimmings unless the hash would be better with cured trim. Sounds like I just need to use fresh trimmings, then set the hash aside for some time.

Is this why people press the finished hash; to finish off the isomerization of THC? I've put a small quantity of hash into a vice and squeezed the bejeepers out of it, but I didn't really notice a difference.

Interesting tip about the paint mixer. That's how I did it last time, so next time I'll use a big assed spoon. I need the work out anyway!

Thanks!