Quote Originally Posted by snow owl
I would say cure, then dry. Sweat the buds until a partial loss of chlorophyl, increase ventilation to slow process(tin foil top w/ holes) and prevent mold, then increase ventilation more until you want a full on dry. Jars are risky though because buds are touching. best if you build a cure/dry cabinet with vent slats and screen trays that slide out when you want to dry. place buds on racks close but not touching.
You dry out the moisture either using the paper bag method, hanging methoid (upside down if only for convince and has nothing to do with the process) or you can make a dry cabinet that maintains a constant temperature of 85 degrees F with very gentle air movement.
You don't put them into jars until they are dry or you run a big risk of mold.
The curing process is when the chlorophyll breaks down and the plant will use the stored energy. This is how you mellow-out the buds.