What is everyone using to actually mix your DIY flavors, are stick mixers good to use? Currently I use a cordless drill with a paddle I made up from a chopstick and 2 zip ties.
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I've seen people mention everything from little battery powered milk frothers with a paddle type attachment to magnetic stirrers,right up to little model paint shakers and even taping the bottle to a sawzall haha.Whatever works to get it done seems like a winner to me.
Why do people make the simplest things so complicated? Just add the ingredients in a bottle and shake it up. Let it steep then DRIP IT and RIP IT!
Yes, once a day for a week, then leave it be until you want to use it, then shake it before opening..
Not everyone does it this way. I do, it works for me. 500ml bottles or smaller.
If I thought shaking was inadequate (I don't), I'd probably get a magnetic stirrer.
https://www.amazon.com/Lab-Stirrers/b?node=318023011
https://www.amazon.com/Lab-Stirrers/b?node=318023011
@crazyvape - I got 1 of these for bigger batches and mix it right in the eliquid bottle. I use the attachment that's 2nd from the far right in the picture. Approx. the bottom 1.5" flares out when you hit the power and does a great job. You just need to allow room in the bottle for it to mix well without coming out the top. I got mine for less on eBay though.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E39LY...olid=3B0VWBBEQPJU9&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E39LY...olid=3B0VWBBEQPJU9&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
I use a magic wand whilst casting a mixing spell.
I put mine in the closet with Tom Cruise. He needs something to convert to Scientology. I shake them every once in a while. Although my juices sometimes ask me if I'd like to, oh, meet Xenu in a DC-10. they TASTE fine.
I was only interested in speeding up my juices in the beginning. I got a um whatchamacallit it, oh right ultrasonic cleaner? I did not wind up using it for my juices as really, I heard bad things about heat and other steeping methods. The cleaner is very useful for other stuff however so I don't mind.
Now I have a rotation, it's a lot easier to be low tech. That's usually what I tell people "start a rotation" and you won't be so stressed about your juice being "ready right now" as well, you will have things waiting for you.
I truly believe time and the occasional shake work best.
Anna
I was only interested in speeding up my juices in the beginning. I got a um whatchamacallit it, oh right ultrasonic cleaner? I did not wind up using it for my juices as really, I heard bad things about heat and other steeping methods. The cleaner is very useful for other stuff however so I don't mind.
Now I have a rotation, it's a lot easier to be low tech. That's usually what I tell people "start a rotation" and you won't be so stressed about your juice being "ready right now" as well, you will have things waiting for you.
I truly believe time and the occasional shake work best.
Anna
I do not understand either why some people must overcomplicate something so simple as mixing liquids. A spoon is sufficient.
I, over course, cannot follow my own advice. I bought an electric drill attachment for degassing my homebrewed wine instead of using... a spoon. But only because it's 5 gallons and my arm gets tired.
Similar thread here: Couple of questions for magnetic stirrer users
I, over course, cannot follow my own advice. I bought an electric drill attachment for degassing my homebrewed wine instead of using... a spoon. But only because it's 5 gallons and my arm gets tired.
Similar thread here: Couple of questions for magnetic stirrer users
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I'm new to DIY but I thought shaking the bottle was good enough. Of course I'm only making 30 to 60ml at a time. My arm gets tired sometimes but I take a break and shake some more. I just don't know when I've shook it enough so I tend to shake it alot.
I shake for 30 seconds to a minute and call it good.
I also give a bottle a bit of a little shake before each use.
I also give a bottle a bit of a little shake before each use.
I have mixed using teaspoons! It was fantastic, way better than syringes. I still use those for the tiny thing but YEAH teaspoons.
I also make my base using cups. 2 cups nic 2 cups VG 4 cups PEG 400 so then I'm at about 19 mg (my target) and it's SO EASY as a base. LOL. 10% flavoring brings it tot 10 cups at my desired nic strength.
I am a firm believer that if you mix with love in your heart an extra microgram here or there will make little difference in the end. I have found this to be true.
Perhaps it means I am not very discerning as well, that is always possible. LOL.
Anna
I also make my base using cups. 2 cups nic 2 cups VG 4 cups PEG 400 so then I'm at about 19 mg (my target) and it's SO EASY as a base. LOL. 10% flavoring brings it tot 10 cups at my desired nic strength.
I am a firm believer that if you mix with love in your heart an extra microgram here or there will make little difference in the end. I have found this to be true.
Perhaps it means I am not very discerning as well, that is always possible. LOL.
Anna
You aint cooking rice !.
Get some measuring cylinders, they're so easy to use, and a couple of teeny weeny funnels.
How i make 80ml of 24mg juice.
First, i use a fifty ml measuring cylinder and measure approximately 26 and 1/3 ml of 50/50 PG-VG nicotine base liquid, then pour that into a 100ml bottle.
Second, I use a 10ml measuring cylinder to measure 6ml of flavourings, pour that in too.
Third, i measure 47 and 2/3 ml of VG into the 50ml measuring cylinder, then pour that in.
Screw the lid on and shake 100 times, change hands and shake for another 100 times. I shake 500 times in total and i'm done.
All equates to approimately 25% PG / 75% VG. And only takes 10 minutes. For MTL use at 11.5 watts in a K4.
First, i use a fifty ml measuring cylinder and measure approximately 26 and 1/3 ml of 50/50 PG-VG nicotine base liquid, then pour that into a 100ml bottle.
Second, I use a 10ml measuring cylinder to measure 6ml of flavourings, pour that in too.
Third, i measure 47 and 2/3 ml of VG into the 50ml measuring cylinder, then pour that in.
Screw the lid on and shake 100 times, change hands and shake for another 100 times. I shake 500 times in total and i'm done.
All equates to approimately 25% PG / 75% VG. And only takes 10 minutes. For MTL use at 11.5 watts in a K4.
I have all that stuff and I use it when I feel I need it.
I also happen to be particularly good at rice, with butter and that crazy expensive red spice thing you use. Oh right, saffron. You want some of my rice.
Me and my mixes are doing fine. Like I said, for high precision, I will use that.
With the spoons I tend to count drops so it all comes out more or less fine. It's just fun to watch all the colors and stuff swirl together.
A teaspoon ALMOST exactly measures 5 ml for your information and you also have access to all the SMALLER spoons.
Pretty much though, I am often mixing by ratio. I like ratios they work for me, they are easy to understand especially since my nic concertation happens to work with base 10 ratios. It's muy fantastic.
I did however use syringes for ALL my 7 one shots I mixed and my nic base too. No spoons for me today but ratios still HELP me.
Anna
I also happen to be particularly good at rice, with butter and that crazy expensive red spice thing you use. Oh right, saffron. You want some of my rice.
Me and my mixes are doing fine. Like I said, for high precision, I will use that.
With the spoons I tend to count drops so it all comes out more or less fine. It's just fun to watch all the colors and stuff swirl together.
A teaspoon ALMOST exactly measures 5 ml for your information and you also have access to all the SMALLER spoons.
Pretty much though, I am often mixing by ratio. I like ratios they work for me, they are easy to understand especially since my nic concertation happens to work with base 10 ratios. It's muy fantastic.
I did however use syringes for ALL my 7 one shots I mixed and my nic base too. No spoons for me today but ratios still HELP me.
Anna
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