So while I have been vaping for well over 2 years now (no analogs since), I have delved into the mystical world of DIY e-juice. I never realized the amount of challenges I would face with attempting this what seemed to be small feat. Please bear in mind I have no desire to become a manufacturer, I am just simply tired of paying for something I feel I can produce myself (the way I want it).
2 weeks ago I ordered my nic, PG, VG and ECF recommended concentrated flavors. Not to mention all the empty bottles, syringes, beakers, etc. I have also invested in a crock-pot from Goodwill for warming and a nice ultrasonic cleaner to assist in my steeping process (I am very impatient).
I have read over the forums regarding DIY (recipes, procedures) for what seems like eternity. So feeling prepared I jumped right in last Thursday mixing up my first 3 10ml bottles. Of course being impatient I tasted them right away which turned out to be worse than the juice I bought from the toothless flea market vendor 2 years ago. At that point I knew the experts were right, I needed to wait for the natural (steeping/aging) process to come to fruition. Being somewhat OCD I didn't have time to wait and was anxious to get the mixes right so I could start mass producing this stuff, document it all and be done. Into the Ultrasonic we went and what a difference it made after a little over an hour, my OCD was paying off. The juice was noticeably better, yet still harsh and left my mouth dry like drinking a bottle of extra dry red wine.
Back to the forums I went and after hours more of research I learned about the great uses of vinegar, Lemon Juice, EM, MM, sweetener, etc. etc. I started with the ACV and WOW what a difference. I have EM and Vape Wizard on order (prior to reading forums) which should be here tomorrow, and I intend to visit my local grocery today to pick up Lemon Juice. The waiting game begins again!!
I guess what this whole post boils down to is the fact that this forum is full of awesome information and awesome people who are willing to share their stories/experience for the benefit of helping others. I fully intend to do the same with a small fear of producing redundant posts. It would take a person months to read through all the pertinent posts in relation to DIY, so at this point I take my basic knowledge and build on that through trial and error as well as searching the forums when I face a challenge.
Thank you to all of the members of this forum for being so unselfish and taking the time to figure out what my OCD will not tolerate me doing. I am in hopes that one day soon I too can be a useful contributor to this wonderful community. Thank you all again!!!
Eric
2 weeks ago I ordered my nic, PG, VG and ECF recommended concentrated flavors. Not to mention all the empty bottles, syringes, beakers, etc. I have also invested in a crock-pot from Goodwill for warming and a nice ultrasonic cleaner to assist in my steeping process (I am very impatient).
I have read over the forums regarding DIY (recipes, procedures) for what seems like eternity. So feeling prepared I jumped right in last Thursday mixing up my first 3 10ml bottles. Of course being impatient I tasted them right away which turned out to be worse than the juice I bought from the toothless flea market vendor 2 years ago. At that point I knew the experts were right, I needed to wait for the natural (steeping/aging) process to come to fruition. Being somewhat OCD I didn't have time to wait and was anxious to get the mixes right so I could start mass producing this stuff, document it all and be done. Into the Ultrasonic we went and what a difference it made after a little over an hour, my OCD was paying off. The juice was noticeably better, yet still harsh and left my mouth dry like drinking a bottle of extra dry red wine.
Back to the forums I went and after hours more of research I learned about the great uses of vinegar, Lemon Juice, EM, MM, sweetener, etc. etc. I started with the ACV and WOW what a difference. I have EM and Vape Wizard on order (prior to reading forums) which should be here tomorrow, and I intend to visit my local grocery today to pick up Lemon Juice. The waiting game begins again!!
I guess what this whole post boils down to is the fact that this forum is full of awesome information and awesome people who are willing to share their stories/experience for the benefit of helping others. I fully intend to do the same with a small fear of producing redundant posts. It would take a person months to read through all the pertinent posts in relation to DIY, so at this point I take my basic knowledge and build on that through trial and error as well as searching the forums when I face a challenge.
Thank you to all of the members of this forum for being so unselfish and taking the time to figure out what my OCD will not tolerate me doing. I am in hopes that one day soon I too can be a useful contributor to this wonderful community. Thank you all again!!!
Eric
