Watch the last part of this video

YouTube - how to grow cannabis mr green #8

and the first min or two of this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnhfV6EPxTY

....He dries his out in a box, that will give you some ideas at least.....I would definitely cut off whatever leaves you dont need just leave all the buds on for hang drying...you dont wanna develop any mold