Interested in DIY

[WhiskeyTango]

I've been vaping for some time now and just started kicking the tires on the idea of DIY. I tried looking for a good introduction thread but didn't really find one on here (could quite possibly be my fault). Essentially, for my first project that is, I'm looking to duplicate mount baker Vapors Hawk Sauce in 9mg nicotine and 80vg/20pg. I'd really like to be able to fully switch to vaping as I am still a dual user and I feel like this might be the final step. Can someone send me in the direction of how to do this in the most cost effective way or direct me to a thread on how to get started/achieve this? Thank you in advance.

 

[Sir2fyablyNutz]

Hi Whiskey. I have a lot of links to threads and such you might find helpful. First I'd recommend watching a few you tube's about mixing e liquids. Secondly I'd suggest looking for recipes you think you might enjoy, writing down the ingredients so you'll know what you have to buy, and the manufacturer, to start. Then it's read read read...

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[MiamiMom63]

Definitely watch some you tubes because you will learn a lot. And if you want to make Hawk Sauce and save a lot, you can start out by buying the flavoring of Hawk Sause from Mt. Baker Vapor way cheaper than their premade and make it yourself. It's an easy way to get your feet wet in diy'ing because the flavoring is already there for you. But their flavors do tend to take a high percentage like 25-35% flavoring a lot of times. I love their vanilla butternut, and mix it at 35%. No need in wasting a lot of money on premade when you can do it yourself way way cheaper. I could never afford to Vape all premade juices.

 

[Steamer861]

I make my own Hawk Sauce I mix it @ 17% plus 5% sweetener. I love it, it's 1 of my ADV's
it cost Me about 4.00 per 30 mils to make my own

 

[WhiskeyTango]

Thank you for all of your advice. Is there a good mobile calculator that will tell me how much PG/VG/nicotine/flavoring I'll need to purchase to make a certain amount such as 500ml and equal 80VG/20PG at about 9mg nicotine along with the proper amounts to mix?

 

[Steamer861]

I use a web base calculator it's real easy to use DIY E-Liquid Calculator Ten Flavors With Nic. - PG/VG Adjust

 

[Sir2fyablyNutz]

eJuice Me Up - Best eJuice Calculator

 

[DingerCPA]

@WhiskeyTango - I would STRONGLY suggest NOT mixing up that large of a batch to start with. Try a 10 or 15mL batch. There would be nothing that would suck more hugely than a half a liter of nastiness!!!!!

I started with 10mL batches, and I have yet to make anything over 30mL.

 

[MiamiMom63]

I agree with Dinger. I used to think some recipes sounded so good, and would make a big bottle and hate it. I've been diy'ing a long time and I still actually make like 5 ml batches when I am testing out a new recipe. I've poured way too much juice down my sink before. Lol.

 

[dannyv45]

I've been vaping for some time now and just started kicking the tires on the idea of DIY. I tried looking for a good introduction thread but didn't really find one on here (could quite possibly be my fault). Essentially, for my first project that is, I'm looking to duplicate Mount Baker Vapors Hawk Sauce in 9mg nicotine and 80vg/20pg. I'd really like to be able to fully switch to vaping as I am still a dual user and I feel like this might be the final step. Can someone send me in the direction of how to do this in the most cost effective way or direct me to a thread on how to get started/achieve this? Thank you in advance.

Here's a good starting point for you.

My blogs will give insight into all aspects of DYI, from steeping to what supplies to have on hand to a basic walk through mixing your first E-juice.

E-Cigarette Forum - dannyv45 - Blogs

Then read hoosier's blogs. These blogs concentrate on fine tuning your mix and give insight on additives.

E-Cigarette Forum - Hoosier - Blogs

Then read Boletus's blog's. These blogs concentrate on formulation of nicotine bases regarding proper calculations methods for figuring Nicotine concentration as well as safety.

E-Cigarette Forum - Boletus - Blogs

Then read Ginger's book "E-Cigarettes 102: DIY E-Liquid". It is a book which I've contributed to that delivers an in depth easy to follow guide in the art of DYI.

E-Cigarettes 102: DIY E-Liquid

I recommend viewing VPLive Vape Team Episode #82: DIY Safety and bookmark it for future reference. It explains safety in all aspects of DYI.

VPLive Vape Team Episode #82: DIY Safety

then read the stickies at the top of the page.

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

 

[WhiskeyTango]

Thank you all again for all of your help. I definitely have some reading to do! I wasn't planning on making such a large batch right off the bat...I want to be able to do that once I get the recipe down so I can vape away for a few weeks. Go big or go home, right?