Natmoon, I believe that you are talking about sweating before drying, and apparently Pool is talking about sweating after some drying.
I don't recall ever hearing about sealing up fresh buds like you say. I would be afraid of fungus. Everything always says to hang them or lay them so they are not touching each other, to avoid fungus.
I've always manicured, hung to dry at least somewhat, then sealed to sweat, which is in effect slowing down the drying time.
HTH
