damn DIY is a hard thing !

[JeremyR]

Hey junior28186 how long are you steeping those flavors.?

 

[Chiku]

Shipping from Inawera to Canada about the same price as shipping from the US (4.99 Euro). My orders have usually taken 2 weeks, had one that took three and a half weeks. They are my favourite flavour company, Dragonfruit my ADV right now. I really enjoy One on One flavours as well, they are 12.99 US for shipping.

In Canada Happy Vaper has quite a few different flavouring companies products in stock

 

[junior28186]

i let steep for a week, then if too weak, add 2% let steep for 3 days then add 2% etc

 

[knotin1]

i let steep for a week, then if too weak, add 2% let steep for 3 days then add 2% etc

I have over 80 flavors from 3 companies. Lorann, FA, and Hangsen. I am only a week into it, with tons of mixes already. There seems to be a large learning curve.

That said, I have found that the Hangsen flavoring is the most user friendly. Easy to work with, great results. My best mix, which still has plenty of room for improvement but still vapeable and actually enjoyable was a simple cream at 2% and strawberry at 3%. Next time I will bump the strawberry a percent or so.

Also, using a crockpot to heat the juice to about 145-150 seems to really help get the blending action moving forward. I found that starting out mixing just one flavor at a time, get an understanding of the flavor before mixing flavors together.

As I said, I am only a week in with about 18 hours of mixing time under the belt so I may not be the best to offer advice. But I do love the Hangsen flavoring. Maybe once I get a good understanding of the whole DIY, I will be able to have more success with some of the other brands.

 

[Shilo]

I always recommend to DIY beginners buying some of the Chinese super concentrated flavorings available at vaping Zone or ECX and without a doubt the Russian Gourmet flavorings also at Vaping Zone. Easy no fuss vape no EM or wait time needed except perhaps overnight. Everyone seems to start with TFA but not everyone is satsified with them particularly if you are into tobacco flavors. I tried well over 500 flavors allready until I decided I tasted enough new ones and stopped buying new flavors about 6 months ago. The main thing to know is we have all been there, it will get better and it always takes some trial and error figuring what flavors work for you.

 

[Heabob]

Just got a few "Flavors Express/Tobacco Express" from ECX, that are made in China.
The Almond smells like cherry, lol.
TE Parler 2.49 per 10ml, looks, smells , and tastes just like VZ Parliament, which cost me 5.99 per 10ml.

 

[Blueser]

I always recommend to DIY beginners buying some of the Chinese super concentrated flavorings available at Vaping Zone or ECX and without a doubt the Russian Gourmet flavorings also at Vaping Zone. Easy no fuss vape no EM or wait time needed except perhaps overnight. Everyone seems to start with TFA but not everyone is satsified with them particularly if you are into tobacco flavors. I tried well over 500 flavors allready until I decided I tasted enough new ones and stopped buying new flavors about 6 months ago. The main thing to know is we have all been there, it will get better and it always takes some trial and error figuring what flavors work for you.

:~》 ...with the exception of a couple flavors, I don't use TFA

 

[Bob Chill]

I vape mostly hangsen. As said multiple times, damn good right out of gate with a single flavor blend. Play a little and they get even better.

I've personally had hit and miss results with TFA. I don't like fruits or candies so I'm not a good judge there. TFA Black Honey Tobacco (not much tobacco but tastes excellent) is one that is a no fuss mix. 7-9% and let steep for 4 weeks (or speed steep). TFA caramel macchiato is really good but just 1-2 drops per 10mls or you're vaping a rubber recycling facility. I go 3 drops per 15mls and it's really good. I've started using marshmallow as a sweetener and it seems to work really well with non-tobacco vapes.

I agree with others about sweetners. I'm pretty sure most popular pre-mix fruits/candies/deserts etc have sweetener in them among other things.

 

[CryoGen]

What's the procedure for the crock pot? Fill it with water and throw your bottles in?

 

[dannyv45]

What's the procedure for the crock pot? Fill it with water and throw your bottles in?

That's good as long as your bottles don't leak. I would just fill it with enough water where it reaches the neck of the bottle. Steeping at 150F and depending on what your steeping will determine how long.

candies and fruits 1 hour
cream deserts 3 - 4 hours
tobaccos 4 - 5 hours

half way through the steep remove uncap for a few seconds then recap, shake then continue the steep.

 

[Blueser]

I prefer to CP my juice @ 170 degree

 

[dannyv45]

I prefer to CP my juice @ 170 degree

Some testing is going on right now as far as temperature range. Do you find it faster or are you finding any difference in results as far as quality at higher temps?