Tagsanstuff Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I need someone who knows what they are doing to write a list of stuff I need to make my own liquid. I need to know how much pg, vg, nic, and sweetener and so on to buy. I was checking out DIY flavorshack and their prices are good.. please try and help me. I want to make my own. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Tags. Here is a e-liquid calculator that should help you with mixing juices. http://www.todmuller.com/ejuice/ejuice.php and http://www.e-cig-reviews.com/eliquid%20calculator.html . This one is really good, just a little more complicated http://ejuice.breaktru.com/ . The Juice me up application requires you to download the application. The DYI Flavorshack is a good place and so is http://www.onestopdiyshop.com/ and http://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/c-108-the-flavor-apprentice-world-of-flavors.aspx . You can buy the VG from Michaels and Walmart in the cake decorating department. I have heard some members say that they bought PG from the drug store. The drug stores in this one horse town has no idea what I am talking about! But I did buy a gallon for $25 at the local Tractor Supply Co. Here is their website in case there isn't a store in your area. http://www.tractorsupply.com/ To measure your liquids, you can use a syringe or a dropper with the ml/cc marked. I got one in the baby department at Walmart. The calculators give you the recipethe in drops and ml/cc. I find that the droppers are all different, so I like to use the ml/cc. When you buy the flavorings, buy several that sound good to you. I have several flavors of LorAnn's, Flavor Apprentice, and Flavour Art. They are all different as to how strong the flavor is and how much you will need to achieve the flavor you are looking for. On your first attempt, stick with just one flavor. Make a small batch, 3ml. Once you feel comfortable with just using one flavor, venture out into mixing different flavoring together, but stick with the small batch. From trial and error, I don't add the nic until after I drop a couple of drops of the mix on my atty to see if I like the flavor. I wasted a lot of nic before figuring this out. LOL Also, let the juice steep for a few days. Letting it set will allow the liquids to marry and it will change the taste somewhat. When buying the unflavored nic, check the different vendors that sell e-liquid and compare prices. The nic comes in different strengths. The calculator will ask you for the strength you are using and tell you how much you need to add to your pg/vg in order to get the nic mg juice you want. Unflavored nic will be in a base. Some vendors will allow you to choose if you want the base to be PG, VG, or both. If you prefer your e-liquids to be mostly PG, buy your nic in a PG base. And the same for VG. If you find a vendor that only sells it in a pg/vg mix and the prices is the best, go with that, but keep this in mind when you are mixing your juices. Also keep in mind that the higher the nic mg in the unflavored form will mean the less you will use to get your juice to the nic mg. I hope this us useful to you and welcome to the wonderful, and sometimes frustrating, world of DIY!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagsanstuff Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 Tags. Here is a e-liquid calculator that should help you with mixing juices. http://www.todmuller.com/ejuice/ejuice.php and http://www.e-cig-reviews.com/eliquid%20calculator.html . This one is really good, just a little more complicated http://ejuice.breaktru.com/ . The Juice me up application requires you to download the application. The DYI Flavorshack is a good place and so is http://www.onestopdiyshop.com/ and http://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/c-108-the-flavor-apprentice-world-of-flavors.aspx . You can buy the VG from Michaels and Walmart in the cake decorating department. I have heard some members say that they bought PG from the drug store. The drug stores in this one horse town has no idea what I am talking about! But I did buy a gallon for $25 at the local Tractor Supply Co. Here is their website in case there isn't a store in your area. http://www.tractorsupply.com/ To measure your liquids, you can use a syringe or a dropper with the ml/cc marked. I got one in the baby department at Walmart. The calculators give you the recipethe in drops and ml/cc. I find that the droppers are all different, so I like to use the ml/cc. When you buy the flavorings, buy several that sound good to you. I have several flavors of LorAnn's, Flavor Apprentice, and Flavour Art. They are all different as to how strong the flavor is and how much you will need to achieve the flavor you are looking for. On your first attempt, stick with just one flavor. Make a small batch, 3ml. Once you feel comfortable with just using one flavor, venture out into mixing different flavoring together, but stick with the small batch. From trial and error, I don't add the nic until after I drop a couple of drops of the mix on my atty to see if I like the flavor. I wasted a lot of nic before figuring this out. LOL Also, let the juice steep for a few days. Letting it set will allow the liquids to marry and it will change the taste somewhat. When buying the unflavored nic, check the different vendors that sell e-liquid and compare prices. The nic comes in different strengths. The calculator will ask you for the strength you are using and tell you how much you need to add to your pg/vg in order to get the nic mg juice you want. Unflavored nic will be in a base. Some vendors will allow you to choose if you want the base to be PG, VG, or both. If you prefer your e-liquids to be mostly PG, buy your nic in a PG base. And the same for VG. If you find a vendor that only sells it in a pg/vg mix and the prices is the best, go with that, but keep this in mind when you are mixing your juices. Also keep in mind that the higher the nic mg in the unflavored form will mean the less you will use to get your juice to the nic mg. I hope this us useful to you and welcome to the wonderful, and sometimes frustrating, world of DIY!!!!! I saw PG in the drug store this morning, but it was in the laxative section? uhhh. Can I get the flavorings from Michaels also? I would just have to order the VG and nic from online right? I downloaded “eJuice Me Up” Calculator a while back when I was checking this DIY out. I just want to be able to taste the flavors that I vape. I would order a sample bottle of an e-liquid and I would really like it, then I would buy a bigger bottle of the same kind, and it wont taste like the sample..it is strange. I just want to taste the flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) The bottle of PG that you found at the drug store, what was listed as the ingredients? PG is used in a lot of different products, laxatives are just one of the many. You can buy Vegetable Glycerine at stores that sell cake decorating supplies. It is sold as Glycerine. Also check with your drug store, a lot of them sell Gylcerine. You will have to buy your nic online, unless there is a Vaping Store in your area. I can buy LorAnn's flavorings at a local Cake and Candy supply store by my house. Do a google search and see if there is one near your home. When buying LorAnn's, check the bottle to make sure it doesn't have oil and one of the ingredients. Edited April 13, 2011 by Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAYVAPE Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 You could also just add extra flavoring to the vendor's juices that you purchase. Many of them sell the flavorings also... just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Tags, I know what you are saying about getting a sample bottle and then ordering a larger bottle and the taste is different. I don't know if you are getting the sample with zero nic or the nic mg is the same in both items? If you are sampling a juice with zero nic and then order a bottle with nic, the flavor will be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 You could also just add extra flavoring to the vendor's juices that you purchase. Many of them sell the flavorings also... just a thought. DayVape, I wish more vendors that make there own e-liquids would sell the flavorings too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAYVAPE Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I know... I do too. Another thing I do with juices that aren't very good is turn make them "menthol juice". Just add my crystals to my liking and it's all of the sudden a great/usable juice again. I then typically mix it with my other favorites for a kick. I used to hate smoking menthols, by the way, but I LOVE vaping menthol. You all might wanna try it some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I know... I do too. Another thing I do with juices that aren't very good is turn make them "menthol juice". Just add my crystals to my liking and it's all of the sudden a great/usable juice again. I then typically mix it with my other favorites for a kick. I used to hate smoking menthols, by the way, but I LOVE vaping menthol. You all might wanna try it some time. I bought a 6ml bottle of "Snow" from BlueMistvaping that I like to add a drop or two to my other juices. Menthol vaping is so much better then smoking, I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erika Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Wintergreen has saved some of mine and is great with watermelon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagsanstuff Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 Tags, I know what you are saying about getting a sample bottle and then ordering a larger bottle and the taste is different. I don't know if you are getting the sample with zero nic or the nic mg is the same in both items? If you are sampling a juice with zero nic and then order a bottle with nic, the flavor will be different. nope it was 50/50 24mg. spearmint flavor tasted really good on the sample bottle but not sure if they added double shot to that sample. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagsanstuff Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 I bought a 6ml bottle of "Snow" from BlueMistvaping that I like to add a drop or two to my other juices. Menthol vaping is so much better then smoking, I agree! Is it the snow or the Snow DIY Flavor.. they have 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Is it the snow or the Snow DIY Flavor.. they have 2 It's the "Snow" e-liquid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovie Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Wintergreen has saved some of mine and is great with watermelon. who has wintergreen i love it thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyLloyd Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 If you are in new castle county, and want to DIY ASAP, i'd say go to cannon's on Kierkwood highway to grab some lorann's. If you want to order flavors online The perfumers apprentice has some good flavors, and they are stronger than Lorann's . they also sell PG and VG. http://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/c-54-professional-diy-flavors.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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