Here we go now, first DIY order placed.

[VHRB2014]

No more ifs and`s or buts.

Last month I got some juice that was not up to its normal tastiness, it was pretty damn weak. So I made the decision to take the final step in quality control.

Needless to say, I`m very excited. :?)

Here`s what I got,

Nicotine Testing Kit	6-01-0018-00-18-00	1	$6.99
100mg Unflavored Nicotine BaseSize120mlBase50/50 Mix	6-01-0003-00-17-20	1	$14.99
Propylene Glycol USPSize1 Liter	6-46-0001-00-20-00	1	$15.49
Vegetable Glycerin USPSize250ml	6-46-0002-00-18-00	1	$5.29
Perique Black tobacco by FlavourArtSize10ml	7-12-0376-00-08-99	1	$3.74
Desert Ship tobacco by FlavourArtSize10ml	7-12-0176-00-08-99	1	$3.74
Latakia Tobacco by FlavourArtSize10ml	7-12-0283-00-08-99	1	$2.99
Cheesecake by Flavor WestSize10ml	7-14-0109-00-08-99	1	$2.39
Black Cherry by FlavourArtSize10ml	7-12-0043-00-08-99	1	$2.99
Syringe with Blunt Tip NeedleSyringe Size5cc	6-29-0053-00-05-00	1	$1.29
Syringe with Blunt Tip NeedleSyringe Size10cc	6-29-0053-00-08-00	1	$1.29
Subtotal	$61.19

What did I forget? Maybe some sweetener for the two desert flavs. I guess I`m going to need that for the cheesecake and the cherry.
Any chance I can use granulated sugar for that? These two will most certainly go in the dripper, while the tobacs will go in tanks, so the dripper is easy to clean and change wicks in. Any chance I can use regular old sugar?

Looking for ward to being part of the DIY club, :?)

Edit, I might have put this in the wrong place, LOL.
Please move to DIY if required..

 

[bghill]

Sounds like you are off to a great start. Such restraint buying only 5 flavours!! Good luck.

 

[VHRB2014]

Sounds like you are off to a great start. Such restraint buying only 5 flavours!! Good luck.

Thanks BG,

I`m going to be very tickled buying two or three new flavors for what I used to spend on 30ml of juice.

 

[Train2]

No go on sugar - it'll KILL the coil...
Throw some sweet in on your next order.
You can use "Cotton Candy" flavoring, which is AKA "Ethyl Maltol" as a sweetener.
You can also get something like "Bavarian Cream" to sweeten - I do that, using The Flavor Apprentice flavors - adds a sweet and creamy to either a fruit or tobacco mix. They have a new Diacetyl-free version - i bought some but haven't tried it yet. I'm not so worried that I'm gonna dump the old stuff...

Have fun!!

 

[Wolfenstark]

I have read that sweeteners , vanillas & creams can help a lot.
Keep those in mind if you feel a mix is missing something.

 

[Rat2chat2]

A big congrats on the beginning of your DIY journey. I will tell you right now, I so enjoy my juice better than any I ever bought. I think that is the best reason in the world to DIY. Of course the savings is #1 reason. But you know what? It is also fun and rewarding. If you have any questions, there are lots of people around here who can help. Have fun and happy mixing to you.

 

[Strangebrew]

What did I forget?
Doctor!? What is your method for mixing?

 

[VHRB2014]

What did I forget?
Doctor!? What is your method for mixing?

LOL. Well, my wife hates the way I cook. While she measures everything, I pretty much do everything by sight. So I`ll go with 30ml bottles, add "about" 10% VG, add another 60%-70% PG, add nic (100mg/ml) to almost full, then add flavoring. Shake vigorously, maybe use some of the quick steeping methods Iv read about (warm water), and drip drip drip to taste.

That`s plan A, :?)

I should note I was a professional cook for a few years and my eye sight is about good enough. :?)

Edit; Seriously, Im going to use the calculator found on egic express and the syringes and droppers to make it a little better then "by eye".

 

[GT86]

I would suggest starting small with like 5 or 10 ml batches at first until you find what you really like...no sense making 30 ml's of something you can't stand and throwing it away. For small batches like that you will probably want some 1cc and 3cc syringes, you can find them on Amazon for real cheap. You also might want to break down that liter of PG into smaller jars and put them in the freezer, 4oz Mason jars work great and just keep one in the fridge for mixing.

Look up Dannyv45 and Hoosiers blogs, there is some great info in there to get you started.
Also a lot more info in the DIY E-Liquid forum.

 

[Strangebrew]

The shaking, wives do better. I stop the steep process; the thought of barrel aging sounds awesome! There was a diy person posted of making a bottle shaker, like the paint shakers, lol.. a single guy most likely.

 

[WillyZee]

congrats on starting DIY ... you might need more VG soon.

 

[Mr. Buttflakes]

DIY is the way to go imo. It's so much fun but don't get discouraged if your first couple mixes don't sit right with ya. I still mix up garbage juice every once in a while trying to find that perfect juice, but I have a ton of flavorings. Best of luck and Let the mad science begin ^^