DIY base and flavor balance

**Dracor** · 08-03-2009, 04:42 AM

I want to know whats ratio of good balance between base like VG and flavoring in general. Like 9 drop of VG and 1 drop of flavoring or like whats minimum and maximum percentage/ratio of flavoring to add to base.

**lordmage** · 08-03-2009, 04:50 AM

all goes to personal taste. also if the flavoring is a pg base it will mix better with less plain pg. dont add to much vg unless you plan to make it sweeter. there is a calc misty posted in another thread that can give you something to start with. here it is http://www.todmuller.com/ejuice/ejuice.php

**Misty** · 08-03-2009, 04:54 AM

Many DIY recipes call for around 20% flavoring - 2 drops flavor/10 drops VG. It seems to be sufficient with strong Lorann type flavors but with lighter types of flavorings (ie.liquidexpress) it can go up to 40% depending on how you prefer the final taste...

**accord96** · 08-03-2009, 04:56 AM

I have had success with 20-30% flavoring, but I really want to taste the flavor I am vaping. Some people don't need it as intense but that is just my personal sweet spot.

**Dracor** · 08-03-2009, 04:58 AM

ok thanks. 2 drop flavor and 8 drop VG=100% :P

**Misty** · 08-03-2009, 05:19 AM

Originally Posted by Dracor

ok thanks. 2 drop flavor and 8 drop VG=100% :P

Right! 2 to 8

..and that's why I always need that calculator to make my recipes!!

**Dracor** · 08-03-2009, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by Misty

Right! 2 to 8

..and that's why I always need that calculator to make my recipes!!

LOL calculator jeez. if i finally get e-cig and like it then I'll order flavoring and 30ml VG base and probably make a spreadsheet for formula for each flavor suited to my taste

**accord96** · 08-03-2009, 04:28 PM

That is the best way to go as each flavor does have different intensity and if you find something you really like, why risk forgetting that exact formula.

Originally Posted by Dracor

LOL calculator jeez. if i finally get e-cig and like it then I'll order flavoring and 30ml VG base and probably make a spreadsheet for formula for each flavor suited to my taste

**DocBurN** · 08-03-2009, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by lordmage

there is a calc misty posted in another thread that can give you something to start with. here it is eJuice Recipe Calculator

So far, i'am using 36mg nic juice.. target level around 18mg, flavor 20% lorann, and stricly PG for the rest.. oh, and menthols crystals.

I've never used Water in my mix .. and im not 100% satisfied with my actual mix.. what does water will change/provide to my mix ?

As for water, i've never used vodka or another kind of alcool.. did I missed something ?