I've been experimenting with making my own ejuice. I understand the risks of concentrated nicotine and am very careful with it. My question is about flavoring. How much % flavoring do you think is good? I've been doing about 10-15% flavoring and it just doesn't seem to be enough. I didn't know if juice high in flavoring % could do any damage to my cartos or attys.
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A good start point is just where you started. Just begin to up it, there is not 'perfect' blend. You need to use trial and error. I would suggest getting a tank that you like and 5-6 attys and just use that specifically for testing you juices. 
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It really depends on your brand of flavoring. If you head over to the DIY section (DIY E-Liquid) here in the forum you will find that members have put together threads for each major vendor (Capellas, TFA/TPA, Loranns, Flavor West, Flavor Art etc) There are generally big lists within the thread for the manufacturer(s) you use to use as a good starting guideline.
To much flavor is as bad as not enough. If you go past a certain point it will taste weak/bland. Many flavors in the brands and categories that I like I wouldnt go near 15% on, others need to be used at 20. It varies over a decent little spectrum. Those threads are fabulous resources!
Good luck and Vape on!
It really depends on your brand of flavoring. If you head over to the DIY section (DIY E-Liquid) here in the forum you will find that members have put together threads for each major vendor (Capellas, TFA/TPA, Loranns, Flavor West, Flavor Art etc) There are generally big lists within the thread for the manufacturer(s) you use to use as a good starting guideline.
To much flavor is as bad as not enough. If you go past a certain point it will taste weak/bland. Many flavors in the brands and categories that I like I wouldnt go near 15% on, others need to be used at 20. It varies over a decent little spectrum. Those threads are fabulous resources!
Good luck and Vape on!
There is a whole sub-forum dedicated to DIY. Head over there and read since you cannot post yet. I have not ventured into DIY yet, don't have the time with my work. Would love to do it...
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BTW I have the same last name, distant cousins maybe...
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Thanks for the info. The flavors I've been using have been Loranns and TFA mostly. I do use a higher percentage of VG in my liquids because I like thick vapor but I know it doesn't carry the flavor as well. Maybe that's some of my problem.
sounds like it. I live in N. michigan so I try to keep my fluid thin so I dont have to fire alot to get it to flow right. (i work outside)
Good Luck
Good Luck
It varies greatly by flavor. Some tobaccos are recommended at 3%. I have a favorite vape I mix that's a total of 20% flavoring...
But yes, dig around in the DIY threads - somewhere there's a long list of specific flavors and recommended starting percentages!
EVERYONE says "start low, you can always add more" and "TOO much and flavor DECREASES, odd as it sounds".
But yes, dig around in the DIY threads - somewhere there's a long list of specific flavors and recommended starting percentages!
EVERYONE says "start low, you can always add more" and "TOO much and flavor DECREASES, odd as it sounds".
Hello! Welcome! I am new too!
I also DIY and i find it depends on the brand of concentrate you are using. I use mostly 10-20%.... although steeping (letting the liquid sit for a while) makes a HUGE difference in flavouring. I've had flavours i couldn't taste at all, only to taste it two weeks later and it became my new favourite!
Besides from brands needing differing %'s, WITHIN a brand the % needed may vary substantially from flavour to flavour. So i guess the right answer is there is no answer!!
I also DIY and i find it depends on the brand of concentrate you are using. I use mostly 10-20%.... although steeping (letting the liquid sit for a while) makes a HUGE difference in flavouring. I've had flavours i couldn't taste at all, only to taste it two weeks later and it became my new favourite!
Besides from brands needing differing %'s, WITHIN a brand the % needed may vary substantially from flavour to flavour. So i guess the right answer is there is no answer!!
I plan on jumping into DIY very soon and I've been wondering similar stuff about flavorings. The 1st one I wanna make is blueberry & vanilla ice-cream, and I've heard that blueberry flavoring is weak. But I saw on Wizard Labs they have a blueberry "extra" flavoring which must be stronger, and that's the one I'm probably gonna order. As far as percentages, I have no idea at this point, but I was probably gonna start somewhere around 10% total between the 2. I also wanna try and replicate a mountain dew flavor I tried that has a nice sour hit to it, and I'm wondering if this is accomplished w/ the Lorann Tart Sour flavoring. It seems like you just gotta roll your sleeves up and start experimenting, but I hope none of the stuff I end up making is unvapeable lol.
I don't see why it wouldn't be possible, I've seen cola flavors and they definitely have cherry. I don't think there's any flavoring actually trademarked w/ the name-brand, but I could be wrong. You can definitely create something along those lines tho.
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