Diyflavorshack contest-- take a peek diy tips

[Racehorse]

Understand MATH. If you don't, ask somebody who does. You want a good vape, and a safe vape.

 

[DanDC]

start with small batches, and if doesn't taste good after you shake it, no amount of steeping will help ya.

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[jj2]

Get some kind of organizer for you DIY stuff.

 

[morri]

DAwn has fantastical flavors. Some of my favorite recipes are done with her flavors. Example: Bit O Honey Rocks! lol

 

[skydragon]

As others have, I would stress safety. Goggles, gloves, something to clean up a spill quickly. No pets/kids around. Ventilation. I even put rubber bands on my shirt sleeves. lol

 

[dmdonald2]

My tips would be to get more empty bottles than what you think you need. Also start with a lower nic level untill you are comfortable with handling it.

 

[clnire]

when I purchase a quantity of unflavored NIC, I (wearing gloves, on a tray, in well ventilated area) separate it into smaller amber glass bottles and store in a well labeled brown bag in the freezer. I do not have kids to worry about, and my pets don't go into the freezer, but by putting it in smaller bottles I only expose a small amount to air at a time. The rest stays sealed and safe in my freezer. I also label each bottle with the NIC amount, pg/vg and date of purchase and date of re-bottling.

thanks for a great contest Dawn, some great recommendations here!

 

[Sandiej02]

Just a thought for you ...

Sometimes to get "ideas" for recipes ...
I look online at "food" recipes (dessert recipes for me).
I also read what the ingredients are.

This helps to give me ideas, what I might want to mix.

This has worked for me!

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[kritter]

If ya go to tha DIY section on ECF, ya will find all kinds of good tips and advice.

DNC posted already

 

[Hillbillie]

DNC (already posted)

Use a thin layer of clear nail polish to cover the measurement markings on the outside of your syringes. It'll keep the markings from wearing off so quickly with all the washing/rinsing they go through.

 

[mattiem]

Adding to much flavoring can dull the taste of your finished juice as much as adding to little. Finding the perfect amount can sometimes be daunting but is so worth it in the long run.

Thanks for the generous contest.

 

[Train2]

Not a rule, but a consideration for a new DIY-er:

You may want to select a few recipes you want to try first, and buy THOSE flavors! Otherwise, you'll order a bunch of flavors of things that sound like you might want them - but won't have a plan to use them - and they'll SIT.
Personally, I did a little of both - I bought stuff knowing what I was going to mix, and a bought some because, well, it seemed like a good idea at the time. A couple of those bottles are still unopened.

 

[Silverdove]

Always be prepared for a spill and wear gloves. I always have spillage no mater how carefull I am. LOL

 

[skydragon]

Read, read, read and ask questions.

 

[morri]

several people have said this.......... bears repeating..... several more times. Make good

NOTES.

 

[morri]

I have recently discovered that diy is a wonderful place to keep a big box of baby wipes!

haven't had babies in the house for years. lol

 

[Puff Vader]

Consistency is key, use the same measuring devices each time. Syringes or weight are always better then drops.

 

[levisdaddy]

thank you for the contest!
i am awful at DIY, ive mixed nearly 15 flavors and only a couple were good.

i would suggest taking notes, detail every addition or technique.
if i had followed my own advice, i could replicate the peach mango flair i made last month......

 

[levisdaddy]

another good tip:

keep all juice supplies in a secure and safe place. with a little 1 year old running around, all my supplies are in a locked tackle box in a locked cabinet. my nic is in the back of the fridge, but should be locked up as well.

 

[Train2]

I wouldn't try to save $1 by getting the cheapest nic, or PG or VG.
You're already saving 90% compared to the cost of "commercial juice" so why spoil a flavor by using bargain basement ingredients?
Go only to trusted, reputable vendors for PG and VG - DIYFlavorShack among the best, of course!