DIY Master Techniques - Flavor Add-on's (EM, VW, BW, MTS, ACV, ect)

[micksf]

From chrismp...

Just started using EZ-sweetz and it's been working great. EZ-Sweetz® Free Sample

Here's a link for free sample if you want to try it out -

Only thing is, it's VERY sweet. You don't need much! Probably going to water it down with some PG.



From the original thread...
www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/268096-sweeteners.html

 

[micksf]

From wizard10000...


I use cotton candy flavoring, which is 10% EM in PG and for me it works great.




From the original thread...
www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/268096-sweeteners.html

 

[FriedLiverAtack]

micksf: are you pulling selected quotes from previous posts in old threads? Just want to clarify where this information is coming from.

 

[micksf]

From Hoosier's blog....

See more of his blog posts here....
E-Cigarette Forum - Hoosier - Blogs


MTS Vape Wizard, aka VW. MTS is suppose to stand for More Thicker Smoother. It can help some mixes produce more vapor. (Some flavorings actually reduce vapor production) It can smooth or help blend flavors together. I use it in the 1 drop per 10ml to 1 drop per 3ml range, but usually start closer to the middle at 1 drop per 5ml to see if it will do a darn thing to the mix. Sometimes it seems to work wonders, but I've never had it make a mix worse.

Bitter Wizard. This makes things bitter. Mostly useful for tobacco blends, but sometimes a bit of bitter will make things much more flavorful. Again 1 drop per 10ml to 1 drop per 2ml is a useful range. I usually start at the tiny 1 drop per 10ml and work up if it is needed.

Magic Mask. This is weird stuff and I find it is more likely to hurt the taste of a mix than to help it. It can take really sharp notes down and make them palatable. I usually start over if I have used this in a mix and it helps and always start over if I have used this in a mix and it makes it worse. It may work better for you than me. This is the last thing I ever try on a mix.

 

[micksf]

yes, I'm hand-selecting information that I think is helpful from old posts and compiling it here. Just realized, it might be helpful if I add the link from the original post. agreed, or not necessary?

micksf: are you pulling selected quotes from previous posts in old threads? Just want to clarify where this information is coming from.

 

[FriedLiverAtack]

yes, I'm hand-selecting information that I think is helpful from old posts and compiling it here. Just realized, it might be helpful if I add the link from the original post. agreed, or not necessary?

personally I don't really think it is necessary, but I can see where some people would like more info or see the context from which it comes

 

[Los Marauder]

I realy appreciate the blue links. I like all the other info and finding threads I didn't know of is great. A great big thanks to Micksf for all this work.

 

[micksf]

From pinellaspete... Regarding - Throat Hit

Start with adding some Vodka of at least 100 proof or above. Add 2 drops per 5ml to start with. You can always add more if needed. Don't worry, it won't taste like Vodka at these levels.


From Mr. P....

The only way to get a good TH is to go 100% PG with a mint or cinnamon type flavor. Other then that nothing will give it you without PGA.

from the original thread....

www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/272451-throat-hit-zero-nic.html

 

[GoodDog]

Actually, there are other things that will give throat hit, some flavorings. Capella's Horchata gives a hellava throat and lung hit, also want2vape's Caramel #2 has a great TH. There are others but I can't think of them at the moment. Usually the real creamy flavors have less TH.

 

[micksf]

From pinellaspete...

Use 2 drops of one of the acids per 5ml of juice. It enhances the flavor and extends the life expectancy of your juice. It really doesn't matter which acid you use, just that you do use one of them in each of your mixes. The acids are Lemon Juice (citric acid), Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid and Vinegar (acetic acid).

Nicotine in PG or VG will last for several years in the freezer. There is no need to add anything to your nicotine, PG or VG until you mix your juice.


from the original thread...
www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/273032-what-have-we-learned.html

 

[micksf]

From Str8V8ping....

Originally Posted by Jimi D.
Flavourart combines all three in the Magic Mask.. But what amounts? That is the question..
I like magic mask and do use it sometimes but a lot of times i cant tell a real difference and often think the change is all in my head . I usually use 1 drop per 5ml though so maybe im not using enough .

This is what i got from emailing FA about the 3 wizard/mask

"Unfortunatly we cannot divulge the formulas with ingredients of our flavours. We can just say that Vape Wizard Is a sweet tobacco flavour,Bitter Wizard naturally is a bitter tobacco and the Magick is a sweet flavour with a redoubt amount of PH.
Regards
Flavour Art Team (Marco)"


from the original thread...
www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/252238-vinegar-19.html#post5021641

 

[micksf]

From Str8V8ping....


Heres what i found to work for each thing best

Adding sweetness (other than sweetener) - Tart and sour (tiny bit)
Adding sourness - tart and sour ( a lot)
Removing sweetness/making bitter - FA bitter wizard
Adding moistness and feel while reducing PH- FA magic mask with tart and sour

Adding body and depth - although i dont see a big difference her but maybe with tobaccos it will work - MTS Vape wizard .



From the original thread...
www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/252238-vinegar-15.html#post5000275

 

[micksf]

From Str8V8ping....

I have been using tart and sour (citric/malic) and have been using about 3drops per 5ml or 4-5 drops per 10ml


From GoodDog...

regarding Tart and Sour, 5 drops per 30 mL seems to be the right amount on the ones I've added it to.

From the original thread....
www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/252238-vinegar-50.html#post5259358

 

[micksf]

From icebob...

Marshmallow flavoring is a great alternative (for adding moisture). I use it at a couple drops per 5ml, add that nice moisture feeling...


From Sweeney Todd...

I find Capella's Vanilla Custard works, not as moist as Marshmallow, but it does have the desired effect.


from zoiDman...

Custard is a Tool that Every DIY-er needs in their toolbox.

Great for taking an Edge of a Harsh e-Liquid with adding a huge amount of Flavor.

And Vanilla brings out the Flavor of just about Any "Brown" mix.


from the original thread...
www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/274396-add-moisture-without-using-em.html

 

[micksf]

From AzPlumber....

Some people use Stevia to sweeten their DIY, It can give an off or chemical taste that some don't care for. Splenda is sucralose along with other stuff that you don't want to vape but if you are adventurous the sucralose can be extracted using pga. If you are interested do a search as there are a number of threads on this topic.


From chrismp...

You probably want to go with sucralose as others mentioned

Splenda is a sugar alternative you might have heard of, this stuff is sucralose but has a bunch of other stuff in the powder (ie: not very good for juices)

You want liquid sucralose. Some supermarkets carry it, but no you probably don't have any in your house.


from the original thread...
www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/274336-sweetener.html

 

[micksf]

From markfm...


TA (Tobacco Absolute) adds real zest to an otherwise bland tobacco. If you have the TA diluted, try two drops per 10ml as a start. If it's the undiluted TA, very thick, try only 1 drop per 10ml, and shake it a lot (straight TA is miserably thick).


From the original thread...
www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/259254-tfa-tpa-tobacco-blend-pg.html

 

[micksf]

From Str8V8ping....

I have used msts sweetener a lot . It is a bit stronger sucrlalose then ezsweets is . I used 1 drop per 6-10ml and it has always worked . You can dilute is by adding 25% PG to it and it will be more like ezsweetz . Are you shaking the bottle up ? It does like to crystalize at the top. 1 drop per 6ml shouldnt be sickeningly sweet.


from the original thread...
www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/274060-help-mrs-ts-sweetener-please.html

 

[micksf]

From panachronic ...

When mixing EM with PG, I like to immerse the bottle in a warm water bath. It usually dissolves completely in about 20-30 minutes.


from the original thread...
www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/275430-ethyl-maltol-dillution.html

 

[micksf]

from vicsan .... regarding Menthol Crystals


I crushed mine in a mortar and pestle, filled the bottle to half with PG and filled the other half with crushed menthol crystals. Shake and let it dissolve. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, a heavy glass on a plate/bowl should work. They crush easily.

Here's the "tip" on ecigexpress.com:

TIP: To dissolve, fill a container half way with VG or PG, then the other half with menthol crystals. Shake until dissolved. Heating the VG or PG first will speed up the process. Try starting out at 5% in your recipe of that solution that you made.

www.ecigexpress.com/diy-supplies-menthol-hot-cold-additives-c-43_51/menthol-crystals-select-size-p-4


from the original thread...
www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/274683-menthol-crystals.html

 

[hiatus]

I vote for a sticky on these Master Threads.