forced to mix my own and looking forward to any advice**

[HollywoodLA]

Hi not new to vaping but first time wanting to mix my own i need some pointers... been researching the mixing calculators and such.... annd places to purchase all i need to mix my own but could use some advice

places to get flavoring, ect pg,vg.nicotine
supplies needed to mix
best flavoring sites
and how much flavor to add to the vg/pg mix
i have vaped murica which is a apple strawberry blueberry vape almost daily
looking to replicate my own
please help me!!!!!!

 

[HigherStateD]

Stock up on nic, asap

use a scale to mix, make sure it is accurate to the 0.01g or in other words, the hundredth of a gram, taking AAA batteries is a big plus, they as well as good PG/VG are available on Amazon.

As for flavors, try the recipe sites for either similar sounding recipes, or find a popular apple or such and see what flavors others have used with it... Sorry, can't be more helpful than that.

 

[DavidOck]

Yes, get the nic first, and NOW. As the crackdown continues, it's becoming harder to find and the price is going up. Get 100 mg/ml, in PG or VG, whichever is closer to what you want your final to be. (IF you're comfortable with higher percentages, with the knowledge of how to handle the higher strength stuff, that's fine.)

PG, VG and flavors should be ok for the long haul, as they're used in lots of industries, so no real rush on them. Random shortages will happen, especially now with the world wide supply issues on lots of stuff.

Many here get flavors from

Bull City Flavors - Largest Selection & Best Prices on Flavoring
and
Gremberry Farms

And come join us over here, a whole host of mixed up mixers.

Amount to add varies, a lot, per personal preference, so noone can really tell you what to use. I like to keep mine to about 10%, others more, others less. What counts is how it tastes to you.

Random DIY mixing and More

 

[Territoo]

You will find this helpful.

List of US Retailers Still Shipping 100mg Nicotine Base | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[Train2]

I'll toss in a few tips, in no particular order.

1) People are saying "get Nicotine NOW" with good reason. The "Build Back Better" legislation has a tax buried in it that's intended to add $5 to a 30ml bottle of 6mg juice. But it's defined by mg of nicotine, and adds $2700 (yes - that's correct - I checked) to a liter of 100mg nicotine. Which up until recently, cost like $50. Yes, it's insane. But also yes - it means our Nic suppliers may not be able to sell to us anymore. It's already become tricky to get it SHIPPED because of the "we won't ship vaping products" bull..... So yes - get some nic, decide if you intend to mix ongoing, then maybe get a bunch. Personally, I have 15 years worth of nicotine in a little freezer.

2) Mixing is SIMPLE. Don't go nuts. All you need is some PG, VG, nic, and flavoring.
It's a GREAT idea to start by trying to replicate a juice you like. You MIGHT find someone with a "clone recipe".
That's where I started: trying to make a clone of Tribeca, from Halo, because it was expensive, lol.

3) I like ejuicemeup. It's a little program for PC, not an app - but that suits me. I mix on my desk, where I have....a desktop PC. It's got a bunch of recipes built-in, lets you add or edit a recipe and "save as"...for me it's nice and simple.

4) You need to decide if you'd prefer to mix "by weight" or "by volume".
If by weight - you need a scale. If by volume, you need syringes. Me, I've gotten to the point where I make BIG batches, so I also use some graduated glass thingies to measure.

5) Someone else posted the link to the list of "companies still shipping Nicotine". That's a GREAT link - I'd use that for nicotine.
6) Then FIND A RECIPE you want to make - and THAT will define where you go to get Flavorings. The flavoring vendor or Nic vendor might also be a good source for VG and PG. If not - come back again and ask where people get that.

FINALLY - it's really pretty easy. Some people get crazy - but you don't have to. If you can make cookies from scratch, you can make e-liquid.

Hi not new to vaping but first time wanting to mix my own i need some pointers... been researching the mixing calculators and such.... annd places to purchase all i need to mix my own but could use some advice

places to get flavoring, ect pg,vg.nicotine
supplies needed to mix
best flavoring sites
and how much flavor to add to the vg/pg mix
i have vaped murica which is a apple strawberry blueberry vape almost daily
looking to replicate my own
please help me!!!!!!

 

[Daniel Forsyth]

Welcome to ECF

 

[Superuser187]

Welcome to ecf....I see u already got great advice and i only want to say that making your own juice when u get used to it u gonna see how great it is...enjoy

 

[smacuser]

Welcome to ecf @HollywoodLA

Where're you from?

 

[BrotherBob]

Hi

Welcome and glad you joined.
Suggest start small and find out what best suits you. Might like to read through:
vape:Single flavor testing - Google Search

 

[somdcomputerguy]

Welcome to ECF, HollywoodLA.

 

[Z-Lee]

As others have mentioned, nic should be your first purchase if you are even considering mixing at all. That choice will not likely be around for very long, and even if it is, not likely at a reasonable price.

That being said, there are nic calculators out there that will tell you how long a nic supply will last at your current rate of juice consumption per day based on what strength of nic you plan on vaping at.

For example, a gallon (3875 mL) of 100 mg/mL nic solution will last me about 23 years vaping 15 mL per day of 3 mg/mL nic juice. I'm considering reducing that down to 1.5 mg/mL nic strength which would double the supply and longevity. If you vape more than that, or at higher nic potency, then you're going to want to purchase accordingly.

 

[HollywoodLA]

so where is the best place to buy the nicotine? or where most diy'ers buy online?

 

[Z-Lee]

so where is the best place to buy the nicotine? or where most diy'ers buy online?

List of US Retailers Still Shipping 100mg Nicotine Base | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[HollywoodLA]

Welcome to ecf @HollywoodLA

Where're you from?

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As others have mentioned, nic should be your first purchase if you are even considering mixing at all. That choice will not likely be around for very long, and even if it is, not likely at a reasonable price.

That being said, there are nic calculators out there that will tell you how long a nic supply will last at your current rate of juice consumption per day based on what strength of nic you plan on vaping at.

For example, a gallon (3875 mL) of 100 mg/mL nic solution will last me about 23 years vaping 15 mL per day of 3 mg/mL nic juice. I'm considering reducing that down to 1.5 mg/mL nic strength which would double the supply and longevity. If you vape more than that, or at higher nic potency, then you're going to want to purchase accordingly.

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thanks very informative!!

 

[HollywoodLA]

what about a good apple, blueberry, strawberry concentrate place... i know there is a wide variety but hoping to get some insite to which ones are better so i dont end up wasting a ton of mix...i am not one who likes it sweet and coils to burn up quickly..so i prefer a lighter, smooth clean vape

 

[Letitia]

ELRECIPES is a great site for diy beginners and in their resource section they have a useful flavor list with notes/reviews. We can't link to them from ecf (don't ask). The site has 2 sides; the forum and mixing.

 

[smacuser]

Isn't Murica by Vape Wild a delicious cherry limeade Popsicle with an extra shot of freedom in every bottle, flavors being of lemon lime, raspberry, and cherry?

 

[Ed Brown]

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

List of Flavor Concentrate Retailers - USA, CA, UK, EU, AU, NZ | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[Z-Lee]

Isn't Murica by Vape Wild a delicious cherry limeade Popsicle with an extra shot of freedom in every bottle, flavors being of lemon lime, raspberry, and cherry?

Freedom costs a buck o' five. -Team America

I'd reckon that bottle of juice would probably cost $1.05 more.