Diyflavorshack contest-- take a peek diy tips

[Hillbillie]

Congrats winners!!!

Another tip:

I mix 6-12 different juices at a time (mostly new recipes to try). I label each bottle before beginning to match the recipe or abbreviated name (that way, I know what flavs go in which bottle)...then start with the flavors multiple recipes have in common (like EM, AP, etc.) and mark it off on each recipe as I add the flav to each. This knocks out the need to keep cleaning syringes and also makes the mixing a lot faster than simply doing one recipe at a time.

 

[morri]

Grats to the winners............. so far!!!


another tip,

One of the biggest problems I have is with bottles and the labels. I tend to use bottles over and over and one thing that I really really hate........ is when the friggen label won't come off.

Here is what I do. Start with sparkling clean, sterilized bottles to put your mixes in.

I put clear tape under where I put the paper label. It peels off very easily, along with the paper label on top of it. Then after I put on the paper label, I put clear tape (scotch tape) over that. The juice that spills out, will not bleed out the writing.

It seems like extra work, but it really saves me work in the long run.

hugs,
morri

 

[tmcase]

Congrats to the winners.

 

[Striker911]

My tip is to never take notes. This makes my juice different every time. I have made some juice that I wish I could make again. But then I make something else and feel the same way again. Makes it fun IMO.

 

[Sandiej02]

Here's a little something to help you. I really like it.

It's a "turntable" that's great for holding your juice, DIY flavors, misc.

Lipper International Bamboo 2-Tier 10-Inch Turntable : Amazon.com : Kitchen & Dining



(It's much "cuter" in person, and very handy.)​

 

[souleaterzer0]

My advice... be creative! If you think flavors will go together, try them out!

 

[wishnibfishn]

If you are using vodka or everclear to thin your juice wait till after your done mixing to start drinking the leftovers. Not the other way around.

 

[whodat2112]

CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS (so far!)

 

[acd2008]

My DIY tip...Don't let your other half out of your sight (Or anyone else for that matter) with your mod until they have learned how to properly use it (Especially if they like to play with everything!), because it may come back broke!

 

[wishnibfishn]

I cut up a 2x4 and drilled holes in it with a Forstner drill bit (you can use a hole saw also) and made my own racks to hold ejuice bottles.

 

[tmcase]

After I mixed up my sample batches at various percentages of flavoring and have the flavor where I want it, I then mix all the other sample batches together and tweak it until I get what I like. That way I don't have to throw it all away.

 

[ohh EPiC FAiL]

I just got started in DIY a couple weeks ago but I can say, use an ultrasonic cleaner to help steep your fresh juice for 30-60 minutes minimum. It helps the flavor mix thoroughly and tastes like it's been steeping for a week! Even the $30 harbor freight one will work, although it only runs for 3 minutes at a time so set it next to your couch and hit the start button while you're watching tv!

 

[rbeckys8]

wash your hands before and after doing DIY juices!

 

[liblue1]

Congrats to the winners (so far)....
My tip is to keep your working area clean & clear.

 

[Sandiej02]

For BOTTLE LABELS,

I order "return address labels" (customized).

I simply hand-write the info (juice name, etc.) on them.

They're the perfect size, stick well, and WORK GREAT!

Here's my labels:




P.S. A piece of scotch or clear tape over the finished label will protect it.​

 

[rbeckys8]

try all VG and see if you like it...smoother

 

[djezewski]

I have to wait until I can smell and taste right now with this darn cold my son's friend passed on to me

 

[skydragon]

If you are using vodka or everclear to thin your juice wait till after your done mixing to start drinking the leftovers. Not the other way around.

Ohhhh.............I had that one backwards.

 

[Sdh]

I will share a tip on mixing industrial grade Sucrolose. First off buy a powder that is pure and free from fillers.

I have found a nice mixing table and tried this last night. I plan on using just one drop per 30mL to my SIL diy sweet mixes. I use this for my own personal use as well. It saves a ton of money. If using purified water one has to refrigerate. However, PG or VG can be used. I would steep the vg/pg in hot water/or warm then add the splenda powder and mix. The vg or pg does not have to be refrigerated.

Actual Cups of Sugar Equivalence for Teaspoon Values:

….Teaspoons …… = Grams……..Requires…….Requires........Cups
….Sucralose……..Sucralose….….Milliliters…...Teaspoo ns......Sugar
…..Powder…….….Powder…..……Water……….Water.........Equivalence
….(13.7t/oz)….....(28.35g/oz)……………………………….
……..1/4t...…..….…0.5g…….……….1.9ml…………0.4t............... 3.13
……..1/3t...…..…….0.7g...…………...2.7ml…………0.6t............ ....4.17
……..1/2t……..……..1g……………...3.8ml…………0.8t................6 .25
……..2/3t……..…….1.4g..…………...5.4ml…………1.1t............... .8.33
……..3/4t……..…….1.6g..…………...6.2ml…………1.3t............... ..9.39
………1t.……..…….2.1g...…………...8.1ml...………1.6t........ .......12.5
………2t.……..…….4.1g...…………..15.8ml..………3.2t......... ......25.0
………3t.……..…….6.2g...…………..23.8ml..………4.8t......... .......37.

 

[Train2]

My completely cheap, easy, crappy looking labeling system:
Had some of these post-it strips lying around.
I write the juice name on it, then scotch tape over it.
Use a new color each time I make juice so at a glance, I know which ones have been steeping longer.