just a beginner here, need some advice

[cavemanlefancy]

I was wondering if anybody knows any good DIY starter kits? I don't need bells and whistles just something to get me started, or if anyone can give me any good reasons to get everything separately, where would I buy nicotine, PG/VG and what are some good flavor companys?

Please and thankyou

 

[DingerCPA]

I didn't opt for a "starter kit" But check out WizardLabs or ecigexpress. I've purchased flavors and nic from each. Re: specific flavor bases, I have LorAnn, Capella, FlavourArt, and TFA/TPA. I've not been displeased with any of my options.

I'd saved my bottles from previously purchased juices, so those just get washed and reused. I did order some graduated pipettes from a supplier on Amazon. The CAP and FA bottles all had drip tops. I don't do super-precises measurements - I get as close as I feel appropriate with the flavors and then top with my 50/50 mix. I went with the disposable pipettes because I'm "cheap" and lazy (I didn't want to have to constantly be washing syringes when I sit down to mix.)

I think it's quite a bit of fun - good luck!

 

[r77r7r]

heres some-
DIY Artisan Kits - One Stop DIY Shop Store

 

[PaulBHC]

DIY Flavorshack in Las Vegas has plenty of choices. I mostly use syringes and stuff from around the house.

I get nic pg and vg from Wizard Labs.

Read danny and Hoosier's blogs and then for comic relief read mine.

 

[smkfree]

Just started making my own also. Got my supplies from mount baker Vapor. Very happy with them.

 

[chopdoc]

I got a DIY starter kit and it came with some nicotine, PG and VG.

Good places for PG/VG and nicotine is Wizard Labs, My Freedom Smokes, RTSvapes places like that. People bought from them and didnt have any problems. And EcigExpress is good for flavors. I heard a lot of good about Bullcity but have yet to order from them myself.

I wrote this blog last night for the brand new DIYer to help them avoid the pit falls I encountered. See if it helps you.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/chopdoc/6904-i-want-do-diy-what-do-i-need.html

 

[Rat2chat2]

to ecf cavemanlefancy. So glad you are here. DIY can be a lot of fun and there are some great threads on ecf to help. I'm proof that anyone can mix their own.

I am a pretty thrifty gal so I buy larger quantities because they are usually less expensive.

Nic - https://www.myfreedomsmokes.com/nicotine-base-flavorings/nicotine-solutions/unflavored-nicotine-smoke-juice-e-liquid-liter-sale.html

PG and VG - http://www.essentialdepot.com/servlet/the-218/1-Gallon-Veg-Glycerin/Detail

Flavorings - I have used everything from Watkins found at Walmart to several vendors on ecf but I have found that I like the Vaping Zone Gourmet and Super Concentrated flavors because you use drops instead of ml's and it just seems less expensive. I have also been very pleased with the 5 or 6 flavors I have tried so far.

Calculator - I used Do It Yourself E-Liquid (E-Juice) Recipe Mixing Station! when I was first mixing. I have gotten to be more of a mixing sloth so now I just add drops to unflavored nic juice I make. Works for me and has for a good while. Just depends on what you are wanting to make. There are some really good sites to get recipes.

EcigExpress Archive Cookbook | Your favorite e-liquid recipes

E-Liquid Recipes | DIY E-Juice | e cig Liquids

e-Liquid Calculator

Like I said there are some good threads on ecf and some wonderful people that have helped me all the way. Good luck to you and happy mixing.

 

[Boletus]

Starter kit for skinflints, like me:
VG
Distilled water
Used bottles from pre-made e-juice
One each 1 ml and 10 ml syringe
A roll of paper towels

Recommended, especially if using high strength nicotine: disposable gloves and eye protection
Optional: nicotine base solution, PG, flavorings

 

[KC1BLE]

I recently ordered all the supplies plus some from MFS. VG, PG, 100mg nic, several flavors, syringes, beaker, flask, plastic bottles, glass bottles and more for under $100. I'm sure I have enough to make a years supply of juice, now to come up with a recipie...