Guide to DIY Flavoring

[Scubabatdan]

Glad it helps. Unfortunately, I can't edit the first 3 posts anymore for some reason (EDIT: there's a 2-day time limit on editing). The chart is a bit outdated and the ** means that TW (Totally Wicked) designates that flavor (which they sell) as unsuitable for vaping. The ones that aren't marked as such but are oil-based are left unmarked in that column because they aren't sold by TW. They are still marked as NOT water soluble.

I haven't used any oil-based flavors, so my opinion isn't really worth much in that area. As for others, the ones who have used them have been fairly successful but you MUST thoroughly pre-mix it with a high proof alcohol, but they are much stronger than water-based flavors, so you won't have to add much even after mixing it. One experienced advocate of this method is Guineahill, so you might want to talk to her/him. You might also check the recipes section. Here is one of her recipes.

A note on oils, just because it says insoluble in water means just that WATER. However PG is not water and I have found if you are using 1% oils which I cannot seeing going beyond that as they are strong, mix just fine in PG with or without alcohol. I use clove and anise oil at 1% for my clove juice and they mix good without separation. That is about 4 drops of oil to 10ml of juice when using a pipette that has a ratio of 40 drops = 1ml. I do advocate dilution in a very small amount of alcohol just to thin it and allow and easier infusion process.
Hope this helps
Dan

[ddavelarsen]

Thanks a million PV! This is a fantastic resource; I haven't even begun to absorb it yet. But I will. I'll look over the flavors list closely and offer any of my limited experience that applies.

[Nikhil]

Thanks Dan, I'll work on adding more about using water insoluble flavorings. I'd rather link to another discussion of that since I don't have experience with oils.

Update: Added some information on Seedman's.

[Lilibet]

It's late here and I haven't had a chance to read everything yet but PV, I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate this information. I've been dabbling in mixing my own liquids and your guide is going to prove invaluable and will help so many of us to avoid costly and potentially dangerous mistakes.

[Nikhil]

I'm glad it helps. I made some general updates, added a few links, and did some formatting so it's easier to read. If you couldn't tell, I love links . I could use some tips on the Awards section if anyone has tried a specific flavor from multiple brands (it doesn't have to be one of the already listed flavors). A good example would be Almond. I'm getting about 10 flavors from Perfumer's Apprentice and I'll add in %'s on those when I try them.

[Ast_Isis]

Purevapor...this is awesome!

I do think that once it has been fleshed out with more feedback it should be put into a PDF. That way it can be stored on a persons phone or computer.

(Yes, I will find time to post comparisons and %'s since I mix a lot)

[supertrkre2812]

PureVapor,
This is AWESOME.
I have learned so much from reading it, as flavors really aren't my thing, LOL
And I totally agree with you on the unflavored nic juice.
If you are new to DIY mixing, start out with the 25mg or 36mg until you get used to dilution ratios and mixing percentages.
SAFETY FIRST!!!
Another good place to find supplies is Tractor Supply. They carry syringes and needles, as well as a decent PG, Walmart for a decent VG.
Thanks for all the info.
Levy

[316lvm]

Ditto on what Scubabatdan said about oils. I use Lorann's Sassafras with the Rootbeer flavoring. The Sassafras oil gives the rootbeer more of a rootbeer flavor.

For a 15ml bottle of 24mg, VG and distilled water, I'll use about 5-6 drops of the Sassafras. I use about 15 drops of the rootbeer. (The amounts aren't exact - sometimes I like a very strong flavor.)

I've noticed that at the amount that I use, I have to blow out the atty (a 901) a little more frequently. I haven't blown an atty on this yet.

Tasty Puff flavors are great and very strong. I use about 3-4 drops for a 15ml, 24mg, VG and distilled water mix. (I used 3 drops of rootbeer to a pre-mix of cola 18mg. Holy Hannah! Was it ever good!)

Just my DIY experiment.

[Nikhil]

I found somewhere else people using Tasty Puff's flavors at 15% or so, but if you use just 3 or 4 drops for 15 ml that's like 1%! That makes it stronger than any other brand, and if they taste that good with a pretty low price it seems like a winner. Can you compare the strength of specific flavors of Tasty Puff with similar flavors from other brands? That way I can update with more specific information.

I have made a PDF file just for fun since I have access to Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended but never used it. I don't know how often I'll update the PDF, but if people find it useful I will when the thread updates merit it.

[Raven1]

Just bookmarked this thread to my computer. EXCELLENT resource!