Any E-Liquid DIYers in the group?
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I would love to try & start mixing my own juices too. Maybe if we have a DIY mixer in the group, they could do a little teaching demo at one of the meets.
I plan on getting into DIY once a get a little more acquainted with vaping. Being a chef, it's hard for me not to want to fiddle with flavors LOL. I was thinking a french toast with bananas or a s'moores flavor would be heavenly.
Oh yay, DIY!
I'd like to have a meeting where we do DIY. Will need everyone to get supplies together first. Here are some that I know of:
Electronic Ash Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce Has PG (500ml $10.49). Their Coupon code: ecigforum for 25% off on their sale right now.
You can get it from a Pharmacy, but don't pay more than the Electronic Ash price with shipping! I bought it when I was new, and paid $27.00 for a small bottle
from Walgreens. Might want to call different pharmacies or find a compounding pharmacy near you to order it from and pick it up.
Vegetable Glycerin: 1 gallon for $16.00 or small 16oz USP $3.65 (good price). Shipping is about that, or more, so might want to place an order for other things, or find someone to split and order together.
Glycerin, Vegetable (Kosher USP) - Bulk - Wholesale
You can also find small bottles locally at Michaels, herbary shops, natural food stores, Walmart, etc.
LorAnn's extracts:
Locally: ABC Bakery, Cake Supplies (right down the road from our meeting!!)
2853 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 224-9796
or on line at Betty's Country Grocery
Bettys Country Grocery - Product Catalog
Capella's flavoring are very good:
flavored shake, water flavor drops, flavor water, fruit drops, Flavored water, coffee flavors, bottled drinking water - Testimonials
Get the discount codes here:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/22472-capella-flavor-drops-ecf-discount-sale.html If those don't work anymore, you can get the ECF discount by using ECF10 for 10% off. In June, they have a big sale and put everything at 1/2 off! (coupon codes not good then).
Download ScubaDan's DIY calculator for ease in mixing!
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/32206-ejucie-calculator-added-quantity-calculations.html
Recipes can be found in the DIY area of the Forum.
I'd like to have a meeting where we do DIY. Will need everyone to get supplies together first. Here are some that I know of:
Electronic Ash Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce Has PG (500ml $10.49). Their Coupon code: ecigforum for 25% off on their sale right now.
You can get it from a Pharmacy, but don't pay more than the Electronic Ash price with shipping! I bought it when I was new, and paid $27.00 for a small bottle
from Walgreens. Might want to call different pharmacies or find a compounding pharmacy near you to order it from and pick it up.Vegetable Glycerin: 1 gallon for $16.00 or small 16oz USP $3.65 (good price). Shipping is about that, or more, so might want to place an order for other things, or find someone to split and order together.
Glycerin, Vegetable (Kosher USP) - Bulk - Wholesale
You can also find small bottles locally at Michaels, herbary shops, natural food stores, Walmart, etc.
LorAnn's extracts:
Locally: ABC Bakery, Cake Supplies (right down the road from our meeting!!)
2853 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 224-9796
or on line at Betty's Country Grocery
Bettys Country Grocery - Product Catalog
Capella's flavoring are very good:
flavored shake, water flavor drops, flavor water, fruit drops, Flavored water, coffee flavors, bottled drinking water - Testimonials
Get the discount codes here:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/22472-capella-flavor-drops-ecf-discount-sale.html If those don't work anymore, you can get the ECF discount by using ECF10 for 10% off. In June, they have a big sale and put everything at 1/2 off! (coupon codes not good then).
Download ScubaDan's DIY calculator for ease in mixing!
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/32206-ejucie-calculator-added-quantity-calculations.html
Recipes can be found in the DIY area of the Forum.
I just bought one of the kits from ecigsmokestore.com and I'm working on simple, single flavor eliquid right now. I have a couple of mixes in mind though...
Status Update:
After a 5 hour trial run here's a few thoughts I have.
1. Using your roommate as guinea pig is invaluable...
2. Practice measuring out liquid in your syringes/droppers prior to starting.
3. 3ml bottles are awesome for experimenting.
4. Those little bottles of flavoring pack a punch. A single drop of pmegranate will rock your socks.
5. Be careful washing those syringes out...the printed lines might just wash off >.<
6. Wear your gloves, there will be dripage.
7. Your PG/VG/Nic Juice might not drip too well straight out of the bottle, a syringe with a hefty needle on the end of it will help here.
8. Different guage needles are your friends
9. It makes sense that you'll want to test out your creation before claiming success. You might want to do so with an atty that has been broken in...you also might want to have something handy to wash the current flavor out with...unless you've been dying to find out how Mint Pomegranate Cappuccino tastes
10. I transfered my flavorings from the nifty glass bottles to plastic dropper bottles, it just seemed easier that way.
11. If you are doing this without the EJucie calculator...then you are way cooler than me.
12. Don't feel too bad if you totally screw a batch up, if I've learned anything tonight...it's that there's going to be one hell of a learning curve with this. It's all trial and error, so be creative. If a flavor doesn't work out the first time don't write it off, a good imagination goes a long way...well it goes until that particular flavor runs out anyway
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Status Update:
After a 5 hour trial run here's a few thoughts I have.
1. Using your roommate as guinea pig is invaluable...
2. Practice measuring out liquid in your syringes/droppers prior to starting.
3. 3ml bottles are awesome for experimenting.
4. Those little bottles of flavoring pack a punch. A single drop of pmegranate will rock your socks.
5. Be careful washing those syringes out...the printed lines might just wash off >.<
6. Wear your gloves, there will be dripage.
7. Your PG/VG/Nic Juice might not drip too well straight out of the bottle, a syringe with a hefty needle on the end of it will help here.
8. Different guage needles are your friends
9. It makes sense that you'll want to test out your creation before claiming success. You might want to do so with an atty that has been broken in...you also might want to have something handy to wash the current flavor out with...unless you've been dying to find out how Mint Pomegranate Cappuccino tastes
10. I transfered my flavorings from the nifty glass bottles to plastic dropper bottles, it just seemed easier that way.
11. If you are doing this without the EJucie calculator...then you are way cooler than me.
12. Don't feel too bad if you totally screw a batch up, if I've learned anything tonight...it's that there's going to be one hell of a learning curve with this. It's all trial and error, so be creative. If a flavor doesn't work out the first time don't write it off, a good imagination goes a long way...well it goes until that particular flavor runs out anyway
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Good list!
I had a Nyquil or other small medicine cup here that had ml measurements on it, and it has come in quite handy.
Also, I found a large medicine measure with a squeeze bulb top for children that has ml measurements on it at the 99 Cent Only store (yeah, .99) where the children's/baby items are located. I bought one for PG, one for VG and several for flavors so there isn't a cross contamination. I found my syringe to be too clumsy (well, I'm too clumsy) and the squeeze bulb is wide enough to suck up any thickness.
I use a small glass dropper to use the LorAnn's or you can buy them made specifically for their bottles on their website (and you can put your nic liquids in them with a dropper top when they are empty, great little travel bottles).
https://www.lorannoils.com/p-8354-eye-dropper-small-threaded.aspx
Smaller medicine squeeze bulb measures can be found at Walgreen's for about .99 and last week I found 2 in a clearance bin for .50.
Mint Pomegranate Cappuccino
ewwwwwww lol
I had a Nyquil or other small medicine cup here that had ml measurements on it, and it has come in quite handy.
Also, I found a large medicine measure with a squeeze bulb top for children that has ml measurements on it at the 99 Cent Only store (yeah, .99) where the children's/baby items are located. I bought one for PG, one for VG and several for flavors so there isn't a cross contamination. I found my syringe to be too clumsy (well, I'm too clumsy) and the squeeze bulb is wide enough to suck up any thickness.
I use a small glass dropper to use the LorAnn's or you can buy them made specifically for their bottles on their website (and you can put your nic liquids in them with a dropper top when they are empty, great little travel bottles).
https://www.lorannoils.com/p-8354-eye-dropper-small-threaded.aspx
Smaller medicine squeeze bulb measures can be found at Walgreen's for about .99 and last week I found 2 in a clearance bin for .50.
Mint Pomegranate Cappuccino
ewwwwwww lol
Thanks for all the responses Guys/Gals
Juicy -- I agree!! Now I just need to be able to ATTEND a VIP meeting
miakauisan -- If you score with the s'mores..I'll buy some! I was unsuccessful trying to jam graham crackers, chocolate bars and marshmallows into my atomizer...
Hellen -- THANKS as always you've come through! I'm trying to avoid mail order (as I'm an instant gratification guy..besides being a cheap .......) but if all else fails I'll try it. I've tried the Michael's out by me (Ray and I-10 area) and the CVS on Chandler and 48th, but no success. Thanks for the discount code hookup. Speaking of which...Oh all knowing, all seeing Queen of VIP, are there any new discount codes for VIP that we should be aware of that you haven't shared already? I know some have expired. Oh..and just a side note.. I probably should have read the rest of your last post before trying to vape Nyquil...my recommendation is not to try this,..but it DID stop the sniffling, sneezing, coughing, stuffy head, fever so I could rest..
PhxR0b -- Wow! Testing on a roomate...that's a much better idea than I had of testing on my 5 and 8 year old....KIDDING! Please don't call CPS on me haha..but, it looks like (based on your post) that this will be more complicated than I thought it would be. So much for me thinking "Oh..I can just eye ball the measurements" haha. Good info! Thanks!
Juicy -- I agree!! Now I just need to be able to ATTEND a VIP meeting
miakauisan -- If you score with the s'mores..I'll buy some! I was unsuccessful trying to jam graham crackers, chocolate bars and marshmallows into my atomizer...
Hellen -- THANKS as always you've come through! I'm trying to avoid mail order (as I'm an instant gratification guy..besides being a cheap .......) but if all else fails I'll try it. I've tried the Michael's out by me (Ray and I-10 area) and the CVS on Chandler and 48th, but no success. Thanks for the discount code hookup. Speaking of which...Oh all knowing, all seeing Queen of VIP, are there any new discount codes for VIP that we should be aware of that you haven't shared already? I know some have expired. Oh..and just a side note.. I probably should have read the rest of your last post before trying to vape Nyquil...my recommendation is not to try this,..but it DID stop the sniffling, sneezing, coughing, stuffy head, fever so I could rest..
PhxR0b -- Wow! Testing on a roomate...that's a much better idea than I had of testing on my 5 and 8 year old....KIDDING! Please don't call CPS on me haha..but, it looks like (based on your post) that this will be more complicated than I thought it would be. So much for me thinking "Oh..I can just eye ball the measurements" haha. Good info! Thanks!
Pomegranate is one of those seriously in your face flavors. Now one of my darling little girls got me sick over the weekend, so my judgment of taste and throat hit is probably going to be off a little but but here's what I went with on a 3ml tester.
The below info is pasted from the EJucie Calculator. and it basically states that I'm starting out with 60mg NicJuice, I wanted to end up with 18mg, I wanted 3ml of liquid total, with 1% of the mix being flavoring.
Base Nic % 60 mg
Target Nic % 18 mg
Amount to be made 3 ml
Water (Optional) 0 %
Flavor 1 %
Here's the output!
Ingeredient.................ml drops* Percentage
PG or VG with nicotine..0.9 18 30.0%
PG or VG (no nicotine)..2.1 41 69.0%
Water....................... 0.0 0 0.0%
Flavoring(s).................0.0 1 1.0%
Now as stated above, I took one wiff of pomegranate and came out of it with a black eye. I'd read some stuff around the forums that said VG will improve vape at the cost of reducing the flavor. So I used .5ml of VG and 1.6ml of PG.
My result is a nice cloudy vapor that has a bite going in and a bite going out. I'll hold off on modifying this recipe at least until I'm not sick any more. Until then though, it tastes pretty good with Cherry Honey Ricola!
- R0b
The below info is pasted from the EJucie Calculator. and it basically states that I'm starting out with 60mg NicJuice, I wanted to end up with 18mg, I wanted 3ml of liquid total, with 1% of the mix being flavoring.
Base Nic % 60 mg
Target Nic % 18 mg
Amount to be made 3 ml
Water (Optional) 0 %
Flavor 1 %
Here's the output!
Ingeredient.................ml drops* Percentage
PG or VG with nicotine..0.9 18 30.0%
PG or VG (no nicotine)..2.1 41 69.0%
Water....................... 0.0 0 0.0%
Flavoring(s).................0.0 1 1.0%
Now as stated above, I took one wiff of pomegranate and came out of it with a black eye. I'd read some stuff around the forums that said VG will improve vape at the cost of reducing the flavor. So I used .5ml of VG and 1.6ml of PG.
My result is a nice cloudy vapor that has a bite going in and a bite going out. I'll hold off on modifying this recipe at least until I'm not sick any more. Until then though, it tastes pretty good with Cherry Honey Ricola!
- R0b
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http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/35494-johnson-creek-original-anyone.html
The above link to a thread on how to make Johnson's Creek Tennessee Cured is EXCELLENT and has info. on Tobacco Absolutes and some of the other flavorings that are found in commercial liquids (a must for good DIY).
Oh, crud, I can't remember how to multi-quote. Dang it! I'll post more later.
v.
The above link to a thread on how to make Johnson's Creek Tennessee Cured is EXCELLENT and has info. on Tobacco Absolutes and some of the other flavorings that are found in commercial liquids (a must for good DIY).
Oh, crud, I can't remember how to multi-quote. Dang it! I'll post more later.
v.
Lol, guess that makes me the Cheap B1tch
The codes that are down in the Social Group portion of the VIP (Bulletin Board) are the only ones I've received lately.http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=48
No new sales are going (yet). I'll be sure to ask the Suppliers if they have anything new. Do you need something Ratty? LMK and I'll see if I have a cheap-o source.
Where did the flavoring for that come from Rob?
Got the pom with my DIY kit. I believe they use Loranns. I don't know if they re-bottle it or if they mix flavorings to get another flavor but there's no branding on the label.
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Just started using the Loranns Pomegranate last week.
At first I was put off by it because of the "in-your-face" flavor, but...
I found that if I cut it with just a touch of capuccino or one of the Lorann "cream" flavors, that tones it down to a nice tart, not too-sweet, flavor that I really like.
I inevitably get tired of the fruit flavors fairly quickly, but I've been doing this mix exclusively for the last 4 or 5 days.
I'll bring the fixin's to the next meeting if anyone wants to give it a try.
At first I was put off by it because of the "in-your-face" flavor, but...
I found that if I cut it with just a touch of capuccino or one of the Lorann "cream" flavors, that tones it down to a nice tart, not too-sweet, flavor that I really like.
I inevitably get tired of the fruit flavors fairly quickly, but I've been doing this mix exclusively for the last 4 or 5 days.
I'll bring the fixin's to the next meeting if anyone wants to give it a try.
Excellent! Well, it's not PG, but I found a 6oz bottle of the HUMCO Glycerine (VG) at walmart ($2.98) based on some suggestions from the DIY section of the forum. Some people like this, others, not so much, but at least it's available. So far all I did was put a drop of it on my atomizer and it produces TONS of vapor..which I like. No real taste that I could discern with a new atomizer so I think I"m ok with this. If anyone is aware of any issues with this PLEASE tell me! haha Now all I need is some Lorann's, flavorless nic juice (although I may just try no-nic for now) and some stuff to mix with. Baby steps hahaha...I hear if you cut the VG with vodka it gives better throat hit. Has anyone here tried this?
Vicky - Thanks for the code updates! And I think I'm good for now and don't really need anything. I'm just toying with the DIY stuff for now and will just pick stuff up as it's convenient. I may stop by that cake supply store later today to get some flavors, it's not too far from my work...yes I DO have a job believe it or not! haha
Thanks everyone for your inputs!
Vicky - Thanks for the code updates! And I think I'm good for now and don't really need anything. I'm just toying with the DIY stuff for now and will just pick stuff up as it's convenient. I may stop by that cake supply store later today to get some flavors, it's not too far from my work...yes I DO have a job believe it or not! haha
Thanks everyone for your inputs!
Speaking of s'moores....I saw that Capella's, which is highly recommended by many, (flavored shake, water flavor drops, flavor water, fruit drops, Flavored water, coffee flavors, bottled drinking water - Testimonials) has a Graham Cracker and a Double Chocolate flavor...and Lorann's has Marshmallow....MMmmmmmm s'moores. If you don't try this I will! haha Oh.. and Capella's also has a french toast! haha
Yup! You found where I was coming from
...stupid....I'M NOT POSTING A URL IF I'M QUOTING SOMEONE... ... GAH!
Hey guys. I just posted some info. on a VIP Group Special Discount I got us with Tasty Vapor.
His Doublers are 4oz (1 ounce is equal to about 30.1 ml so this is about 118ml), zero nic. pre flavored PG/VG mix. Great value and good stuff. Perfect for a flavored base to DIY (and you can order nicotine liquids in 30mg and 45mg
Get all the discount and ordering info. here http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/vip-vaping-phoenix/40513-local-place-get-pg-other-diy-supplies-2.html#post615740
His Doublers are 4oz (1 ounce is equal to about 30.1 ml so this is about 118ml), zero nic. pre flavored PG/VG mix. Great value and good stuff. Perfect for a flavored base to DIY (and you can order nicotine liquids in 30mg and 45mg
Get all the discount and ordering info. here http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/vip-vaping-phoenix/40513-local-place-get-pg-other-diy-supplies-2.html#post615740
Woohoo, bought my first three bottles of Lorann's yesterday! Who found that shop! Such a small quaint little place. So I don't have all the fixing to make a DIY juice the correct way but what I did worked. I have some "Turkish Blend" juice and I mixed about 10 drops of that with like I don't know I would say a drop and 1/2 of the strawberry flavor and it came out pretty good. Very subtle flavor but a nice aroma! I also did my first mod yesterday! It was a cart mod using the clicky spring method and it works wonderfully! THANK-YOU all for you help! I hope to make it to the meeting!
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