My DIY Guide for Newbies--Carts and Liquids

[sunray73]

SUPER DITTO...
i was chicken to start making some VG based juice(fear of losing my precious $). now i have a starting point... thanks

Count me in on making this a sticky!!! I spent a few days looking around here and found exactly what this guide details. The only thing I would update is 'where' in walmart to find these things...

Wilton's Glycerine
*around the cake baking area*

High Loft Quilter’s Polyester Batting
*around the sewing Dept.*

[C6Silver]

Wilton's Glycerine
*around the cake baking area*

High Loft Quilter’s Polyester Batting
*around the sewing Dept.*

I should mention that none of the Walmarts near me, including Super Walmart, carries the glycerine. They carry other Wilton items like Vanilla, but not glycerine. I have gone several times to these stores and I have never found it there so YMMV. I have found it, however, at other local craft-type stores.

You are correct on the batting. I mentioned in was in the "craft" area which is also by the sewing area. At least by me they have many many bags of the stuff taking up a pretty long shelf. Lots of choices, but the one I mention in the OP works well and has no chemicals.

[sunray73]

I should mention that none of the Walmarts near me, including Super Walmart, carries the glycerine. They carry other Wilton items like Vanilla, but not glycerine. I have gone several times to these stores and I have never found it there so YMMV. I have found it, however, at other local craft-type stores.

You are correct on the batting. I mentioned in was in the "craft" area which is also by the sewing area. At least by me they have many many bags of the stuff taking up a pretty long shelf. Lots of choices, but the one I mention in the OP works well and has no chemicals.

So I hit Walmart yesterday looking to stock up on a few supplies mentioned on the list and came back with zip... I found a couple of things but not others like the Glycerine. I think I might just buy some of the stuff online and save the headaches...

[C6Silver]

So I hit Walmart yesterday looking to stock up on a few supplies mentioned on the list and came back with zip... I found a couple of things but not others like the Glycerine. I think I might just buy some of the stuff online and save the headaches...

Yes, this is why I have mentioned a few times that the glycerine isn't at Walmart. Now they do have some in pharm, but it isn't the Wiltons stuff that I discussed.

You said you came back with "zip" but that you also found some stuff, so I am not sure what you weren't able to find that you should have at Walmart.

Anyway, none of this stuff has to be bought at Walmart. I used it as an example. Some places in the country don't have Walmart anyway.

[sunray73]

They had a few things but I ended up just going over to Michael's Craft store which had just about everything on the list. I ordered the Menthol Crystals & LORann flavors from ebay, 18 flavors of what ever flavors for $23 shipped. Pretty good deal. Amazon has an awesome deal on Now VG 16ounce (2 pack) for $16. That should last for a loooong time of vaping

[SantanzChild]

Since this thread has resurfaced, I will add one update. The syringe I purchased and linked to above doesn't work as the juice is too viscous. I will likely stick with the eye dropper approach which has worked well for me.

It works fine you just have to take your time with it.

[C6Silver]

It works fine you just have to take your time with it.

I don't know what this means. Granted I am no expert with a syringe, but either the liquid can enter through the needle or it cannot. If I fill a cup of water and test with that, it works fine.

[RenaissancePuffer]

I don't know what this means. Granted I am no expert with a syringe, but either the liquid can enter through the needle or it cannot. If I fill a cup of water and test with that, it works fine.

You more than likely need a larger gauge syringe (IMO 22 gauge recommended by the OP, are a bit small).

I use a 50/50 PG/VG mix for my liquid. The 20 gauge syringes that I have are way too small and even though it can pull the liquid up, it's not very easily done. I am thinking of getting some 18 gauge syringes to try out.

[danielwow12]

Quick question: I just picked up some distilled water + HUMCO glycerin and was wondering what a good mix of the two is if I wanted to cut down some high MG nic liquid? I've heard 10%, 15%, and some say 50%? (50% water and 50% HUMCO glycerin that is...)

What do you guys think? Thanks!

[RenaissancePuffer]

I usually use 50% PG nic juice, 40% VG and 10% flavoring. If already flavored PG and no extra flavors are needed I cut it 50/50. No issues at all, vapes great.