Do u snatch buds from your plants early??

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But won't the damp paper towells be just one more thing to dry out? I don't get it.

No. The paper towels remain wet and provide the steam for the dry. Moisture in the weed is dryed much slower than in a microwave normally, resulting in a pretty smooth smoke.

I also would never put any drying bud near heat; I can wait a couple days for a truer taste test.

I agree but sometimes you need to do a quick tester for whatever reason.

A damp paper towel in the bottom of a cup with the weed on top. Then cover the cup with some clingfilm, pop a few holes in the film, then nuke on lowest setting checking often untill dry.

Yes, same principle. How are your results compared to other quick dry methods? Personally, I think this is the next best thing to a regular dry and cure.