Frustrated DIYer

[Saltraker]

OK, I thought DIYing would be a great way to try new flavors (and save a little cash), so I got all the stuff to do it...nic, PG, VG, bottles, flavorings, syrs, etc., etc., etc. I searched for recipes on various websites (including ECF) and started in. Three weeks later, I'm about to give it up. No matter the flavor, no matter the concentrations, I get very muted, sometimes even zero, juice flavors. Right after mixing or after steeping for a couple of weeks....nada. Obviously, I seem to be doing something wrong. I'm very frustrated that I can't seem to even mix a simple one-ingredient fruit flavor! What am I doing wrong?

 

[michaelsil1]

OK, I thought DIYing would be a great way to try new flavors (and save a little cash), so I got all the stuff to do it...nic, PG, VG, bottles, flavorings, syrs, etc., etc., etc. I searched for recipes on various websites (including ECF) and started in. Three weeks later, I'm about to give it up. No matter the flavor, no matter the concentrations, I get very muted, sometimes even zero, juice flavors. Right after mixing or after steeping for a couple of weeks....nada. Obviously, I seem to be doing something wrong. I'm very frustrated that I can't seem to even mix a simple one-ingredient fruit flavor! What am I doing wrong?

What Flavor Company are you using?

 

[erinarthur222]

OK, I thought DIYing would be a great way to try new flavors (and save a little cash), so I got all the stuff to do it...nic, PG, VG, bottles, flavorings, syrs, etc., etc., etc. I searched for recipes on various websites (including ECF) and started in. Three weeks later, I'm about to give it up. No matter the flavor, no matter the concentrations, I get very muted, sometimes even zero, juice flavors. Right after mixing or after steeping for a couple of weeks....nada. Obviously, I seem to be doing something wrong. I'm very frustrated that I can't seem to even mix a simple one-ingredient fruit flavor! What am I doing wrong?

I 2 am just learning ..the best I have found so far is Lorann Bavarian creme and Banana creme .I also use flavored stevia .have not had much luck with other flavors . Capellas are so-so . also u can use cotton candy for sweetener.I also do a 50/50 nicotine with 100% VG cause I like a lot of vapor and less throat .still trying others but the bAV.cREME IS REALLY THE BEST SO FAR.i'M TRYING TO GET A GOOD CHOCOLATE 2.

 

[dannyv45]

Maybe share some recipes your trying to workout and details of what you are actually doing. Also read my blog and hoosiers blog.

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then read hoosier's blogs.

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then read the stickies at the top of the page.

this will explain a lot of the how's and why's.

 

[Cool_Breeze]

Flavoring concentration can vary quite a bit. Some flavorings are best at a couple of percent of the total mix. Others may go as high as 20%. Different lines of flavorings can vary quite a bit in their concentration.

Check around for lists (threads) that show suggested percentages for various flavorings...there are quite a few. Use them as a general guide and fine tune to your liking.

 

[Hoosier]

What does your stuff taste like without any flavoring?

I always wonder that whenever someone says ALL their stuff does or doesn't taste like...

My grandmother used to say that even a blind pig finds an acorn once in awhile, but I always thought that if the pig were in the ocean or in a desert, it wouldn't find any acorns. If the bases have something wrong with them, then flavoring is kinda' pointless. Like my pig in the ocean...

 

[Harlen]

Some flavors I use just never go right I use a high Vg so a lot of them are light flavor but as time goes by they get a bit better and if I use too much flavor they seam bland .
Try this - I mix my base Vg nic and Vg at 8mg/ml you can mix as you like then I add 7% flavor apprentice peach
Let it stand two days and it's very good .
I shake it before each time I fill .
You can go up too 12% if you like it real strong
Try it and let me know what you think

 

[CommaHolly]

are you using 100%vg or something?

I find that most single flavor juices work well at about 14%,,,,,,,

what are you using for a delivery device? I find that clearos typically mute flavors,,,,,,

 

[Saltraker]

I have a PG nic base. I usually try for a 50/50 mix, at 18%. I taste test them on a KP long barrel atty. I have not added any flavors above 20%. I am using LA's (which I won't buy again...too much alcohol, or candy tasting), but am also using FA. Harlan, I have an FA peach so I'll give your recipe a try. Hoosier, you have a point. I got my PG and nic base from RTSVapes. The VG I picked up at Wal-Marto. Thanks for he help.

 

[sweetpain]

Try Flavor West Mojito or Banana Bread at 17%. Both of these as single flavors are great. I make mine 65PG/ 35VG. You may need to increase the % if you go higher on the VG. BTW.... I have made these flavors for a few friends as well and they all love them.

 

[JulesXsmokr]

Do you swear on the FW Mojito??? j/k I have to get a sample of it..

 

[PaulaNG]

I'm not sure the glycerin from walmart is the same as vegetable glycerin

 

[keelalagirl55]

I'm not sure the glycerin from walmart is the same as vegetable glycerin

It is vegetable based. Produced by Humco. I personally had contacted them about 2 years ago on that very subject.

 

[PaulaNG]

It is vegetable based. Produced by Humco. I personally had contacted them about 2 years ago on that very subject.

thank you - I went back and edited my post immediately after typing