I use a hand clamp like TaNg had a few pics back and get a good hard squeeze on the iron and all will press away from the bud patty @Truu . I use the raw parchment. I saw on hash church, that slick sheets work well too. You will certainly see your weed smoking drop off, with going to this. I'm not a daily smoker/dabber myself, but I dont go to the flowers much anymore, because of the clean, flavorful hits and high I get.