I received my DIY kit Monday. In 48 hours, I have learned a lot about what to doand not to do when making my own flavors. Here are some of my more interesting observations:
1) Wear gloves while getting comfortable with the mixing routine.
2) Just because the flavors are tasty does not mean they are tasty in ultra-concentrated form. Your tongue will not thank you.
3) 20% of most PA flavors is approximately 4-15% too much.
4) Do not try mixing when you are already frustrated about something unless it is a recipe you already have recorded.
5) Do not over-tighten the nic juice bottle cap.
6) Since PG normally has to be ordered through the pharmacy, opt instead for 100% PG nic juice. VG is readily available OTC, and can be used to make lovely clouds of vapor while cutting the nic juice strength.
7) Make sure a flavor is very well liked before mixing even a 6 ml bottle.
8) Never, ever throw out an empty bottle or disliked mix, as it may be regretted later.
9) Keep a large pile of napkins or paper towels on hand.
10) Never do mixing while your house is a hotbed of activity. This is an activity best reserved for a very quiet time.
11) Record, record, record. Buy a book expressly for recipe calculations and observations, as well as for good vendor and website info.
12) Always give someone else a flavor you don't like. Not all flavors or taste buds are created equal.
I'm sure I will learn a lot more in the next few weeks. I have found that when mixed too strongly, coffee flavors are beyond unpalatable. Jamaican rum goes a long way. So do all the other flavors I have tried. I DO NOT like cherry. If I wanted cherry cough drops, I would have bought a bag of Luden's cherry drops. I will consider VERY carefully what flavors to order next.
I am finding that the flavors that hit the spot for me right now are all berry-related. I am digging those a lot more than I thought. My next order will include rose flavoring, as I have special plans for it. And I can't wait to make a bigger batch of the juice I made this morning and gave away to my sister!
Time to go clean bottles for reuse...
1) Wear gloves while getting comfortable with the mixing routine.
2) Just because the flavors are tasty does not mean they are tasty in ultra-concentrated form. Your tongue will not thank you.
3) 20% of most PA flavors is approximately 4-15% too much.
4) Do not try mixing when you are already frustrated about something unless it is a recipe you already have recorded.
5) Do not over-tighten the nic juice bottle cap.
6) Since PG normally has to be ordered through the pharmacy, opt instead for 100% PG nic juice. VG is readily available OTC, and can be used to make lovely clouds of vapor while cutting the nic juice strength.
7) Make sure a flavor is very well liked before mixing even a 6 ml bottle.
8) Never, ever throw out an empty bottle or disliked mix, as it may be regretted later.
9) Keep a large pile of napkins or paper towels on hand.
10) Never do mixing while your house is a hotbed of activity. This is an activity best reserved for a very quiet time.
11) Record, record, record. Buy a book expressly for recipe calculations and observations, as well as for good vendor and website info.
12) Always give someone else a flavor you don't like. Not all flavors or taste buds are created equal.
I'm sure I will learn a lot more in the next few weeks. I have found that when mixed too strongly, coffee flavors are beyond unpalatable. Jamaican rum goes a long way. So do all the other flavors I have tried. I DO NOT like cherry. If I wanted cherry cough drops, I would have bought a bag of Luden's cherry drops. I will consider VERY carefully what flavors to order next.
I am finding that the flavors that hit the spot for me right now are all berry-related. I am digging those a lot more than I thought. My next order will include rose flavoring, as I have special plans for it. And I can't wait to make a bigger batch of the juice I made this morning and gave away to my sister!
Time to go clean bottles for reuse...
