Problems DIY mixing

[Madmunky8me]

Hi. I'm new to vaping and after a couple of months decided to have a go at mixing my own ejuice. I'm mixing 40PG/60VG with 8mg Nic (vg based) and 20% flavouring. The problem I have is that the strawberry and kiwi flavours taste really bad after the steeping process - almost like they have a burnt/wierd flavour that taste like nothing they are supposed to. I've purchased the same flavours from two different vendors but they both taste bad and have the same issues. I've also vaped the pg and vg on their own (which are fine) but when mixed with a concentrate and 0nic, this once again tastes awful ! The concentrate smells really good on its own and like it should so I think I'm definitely doing something wrong!! I also have tried mixing other flavours but also have the same problem! Can anyone help cheers

 

[Wraith504]

try lowering the percentage of flavoring.

 

[Susan~S]

What brand of flavoring are you using?

 

[Madmunky8me]

Hi, thanks for your reply. I've tried the strawberry at 10 and 15% also from one vendor. The other vendor with the same flavour I've tried at 5% which was recommended but I'm still having the same probs.

 

[M3CH M0D M4DN355]

How many ml of flavour do you per 10ml bottle of juice? I usually use 1ml per 10ml (10%) in most of my juices but some flavours require less (between 5-7%).
Very rarely will I need more than 10% flavouring.

Edit: Sorry you just answered my question before I posted!

 

[Madmunky8me]

I'm using strawberry from flavour vapor and the same from totally wicked eliquid

 

[doots]

try mixing at 5% to start with and go up from there if you need more flavor.. too much will taste bad and/or even decrease your flavor.. tesing and more testing is needed to get to your sweet spot. Also try different manufacturers. They are all different..

 

[M3CH M0D M4DN355]

With all due respect to Totally Wicked, I find there juices quite disgusting myself. Of course that's just my palette.

 

[Madmunky8me]

I've tried 10, 15 and 20% of concentrate per 10 and 30ml bottles.

 

[doots]

I'm using strawberry from flavour vapor and the same from totally wicked eliquid

you might try Flavor art, or Capellas and see if that improves things. I think it will.

 

[Madmunky8me]

I will try using a lower percentage of concentrate and see how I get on. Where would people recommend getting decent concentrates from? Baring in mind I'm UK based
Thanks all for your help in advance

 

[M3CH M0D M4DN355]

I would say 15-20% is pretty high, I would certainly dial it down a bit. How long have you left your juices to steep?

 

[M3CH M0D M4DN355]

As doots said capella is a quality brand, you can buy it the UK from the alchemists cupboard

 

[Madmunky8me]

Yeah I've looked at capellas but they don't deliver to uk, will try and find a supplier or give flavour art a go - cheers

 

[Madmunky8me]

Cool will try the alchemists cupboard too. I have a 10ml sample which has been steeping for about a wk now

 

[Bob Chill]

Inawera is in Poland. Go to the DIY forum and read the Inawera thread. Very popular stuff and easy to get right.

Fruits can be the trickiest to get right with some manufacturers. It's a fine line between too little/much/just right. They also vary greatly from one manufacturer to the next. I second Capella's. They are the friendliest to mix for anyone getting started.

 

[doots]

Inawera has a pretty good strawberry

 

[M3CH M0D M4DN355]

Cool will try the alchemists cupboard too. I have a 10ml sample which has been steeping for about a wk now

You will get there, it does take trail and error to get exactly what you are looking for. Also remember to write down exactly what you do for each batch, so when you find the perfect mix you have a record of exactly how you achieved it.

 

[Madmunky8me]

That's great guys, back to the mixing board for me I'll have a go with the less concentrate and try some new ones from the vendors you suggested.

 

[Madmunky8me]

I've a huge mixing list already lol