Ok guys, so I found this thread because I was told to try this method, I used it on about a half ounce and left it submerged in a bowl of jasmine/brown rice jars for about 5 days. The weed lost its potency to some degree, it is dry and tasteless. So I wish I would have read here first, the paper towel layer would have been much less wasteful.l
It did take completely wet weed and dry it nearly 70% overnight though, just don't leave it for more than a day or two, might have better results.
Now however my next experiment is to cook this fully plumped up weed rice. Hrm, we'll see what happens. Just joined the forums, nice to meet you guys btw!