Diyflavorshack contest-- take a peek diy tips
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This is just a personal thought but I would not jump up to 100 mg nic (probably not even 60) right away. Try a lower nic until you are adept at handling it.
Excellent point Skydragon.
I vape at 6mg ... and have never purchased my nicotine over 25mg. I get around "35" 30ml bottles of juices from 250ml's of nicotine, and I'm satisfied with that. I'd rather not worry about handling the "high nic levels", etc. ... and I still make plenty of juice from the nicotine I purchase.
I agree that newbies should definitely start with lower nic ... and some, like me - may "stay" there and be happy.
I am just starting and what I figure is less is better than more with flavorings. I guess I would rather start with less flavoring let it steep at least a few days take a wiff and add more, then steep more. I use freezer tape on the glass bottles with ingredients listed. I like Dawn's idea of separate bottles for whole flavor's and then they can be mixed and matched at whim.
And other reader's of this post don't forget to keep them away from pets too. I always make sure I wash my hands very well even after I fill a tank with juice so I do not mistakenly pet my cat and it could get on her fur.
Excellent point Skydragon.
I vape at 6mg ... and have never purchased my nicotine over 25mg. I get around "35" 30ml bottles of juices from 250ml's of nicotine, and I'm satisfied with that. I'd rather not worry about handling the "high nic levels", etc. ... and I still make plenty of juice from the nicotine I purchase.
I agree that newbies should definitely start with lower nic ... and some, like me - may "stay" there and be happy.
I remember when I was first going to buy nic. Everyone was saying get the 100 nic. I think it was tmcase who said I should probably get a lower nic to start with. I am glad I listened to her. Frankly it is nerve racking enough the first time transferring. I was happy I did not have the 100 nic.
I still haven't used it because I still don't have everything I need but it is there waiting. lol
That being said, to those who are thinking of buying nic..............don't think it isn't still dangerous if it is at a lower nic. level. It is still a poison you have to respect. But for you (not a child nor pet) getting say 24 mg on you is a huge difference than getting 100 mg on yourself.
Start low......build yourself up if you choose to. You may find you don't want the higher nic. levels and if you buy it, you are stuck with it.
Read all the stickies in the DIY section, then read the threads before you start. Make a list of what you will need before you start ordering supplies. It is hard to figure out exactly what you need to start, easy to over buy and not get a couple important items.
I have not started DIY yet, but I am reading and make my list of necessities.
I have not started DIY yet, but I am reading and make my list of necessities.
Don't keep adding flavor thinking "it's too weak" because when you OVER-flavor your liquids you end up vaping chemically/perfumey mess or even better, no flavor at all! Start at low percentages, sample taste, adjust up if necessary.
Thanks for the contest Dawn!
Thanks for the contest Dawn!
For Me, LEAVE DIY TO THE PROS! It's the easier DIY tip for me. Thought about doing it but shrugged it off. ;o)
DNC Get a cheap dripping atty or RBA for trying out your mixes.Dont want to get a flavor in your delivery system that you dont like .
Adding too much flavor is worse than not adding enough. You can always add more, but if you add too much, it can become liquid garbage.
cover the graduations on your measuring syringes. clear tape will do, clear nail polish is a better way to keep the markings from wearing off
Whenever I'm going to mix juice, I decide ahead of time what I'm making - pull out all the flavors for one juice and make it. Recap everything as it's used. Then I pull the flavors for the next juice - recap everything when it's used. Less chance to spill.
And usually, I make a couple juices I know I like, plus one "experiment".
And usually, I make a couple juices I know I like, plus one "experiment".
My tip is when mixing more than one flavoring in a juice ,use about 1% ethal malto to smooth and blend flavors .1% won't add noticable sweetness but will blend your flavors.
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My tip is to use as exact measurements as possible in the smallest fractional amounts possible. When I am testing a new flavor I make 1ml. of the juice to test, I vape all of it and take notes while vaping. This gives me information on the direction I may want to take and what to add to it to get the desired effect from the juice.
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