Looking to start getting into diy

[jeffreyace]

Got a bunch of nic, pg, and vg from mfs. vaping unflavored at work throughout the day, but I'd like a flavor when I'm home.

Need some suggestions for what flavorings to buy.
I enjoy a fruits and cream, fruit custards, sweet/bakery tobaccos, rum, and bourbon type liquids.
Not looking to break the bank but just get my feet wet and enjoy juice cheap since I no longer can afford buying liquid. Thank you

 

[wheelie]

Best to find a recipe that has good reviews from people and make that. Some good ones on the TFA/TPA thread. A lot more to it than just getting single flavor mixes but you can start there. Good luck to you. I am sure glad I learned how to DIY. CHEERS!

 

[dannyv45]

The following resources will help you find what you need and how to get started

My blogs will give insight into all aspects of DIY, 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.

 

[JD1]

I'd suggest trying some TFA Koolada, even if you're not into menthol type vapes (I'm not). Just a drop or so per 5ml can make unflavored much more interesting.

 

[jeffreyace]

Thank you guys.
But I was more so looking for must have flavorings and maybe a few recipes similar to what I enjoy.

 

[Sir2fyablyNutz]

I'd suggest looking for recipes before ordering flavors, so you might look here :

https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/forums/diy-e-liquid.38/
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/forums/e-liquid-recipes.349/
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/threads/for-recipes-only.10224
http://www.ecigexpress.com/cookbook/
http://www.kritikalmass.net/products.asp?cat=Clone+Recipes
http://dot1ml.com/recipes
http://www.diyrecipebook.com/
http://www.reddit.com/r/DIY_eJuice/comments/1ivjog/mega_tfa_tpa_recipe_thread/ (TFA/TPA)
http://www.reddit.com/r/DIY_eJuice/comments/350kul/solid_list_of_diy_clones/
http://www.reddit.com/r/cerealkillaclone/comments/37kinx/hic/ (FA)
http://ejuicerecipeforum.com/ejuice/community/
e-liquid-recipes <----google search
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lwfucwpfm1cxagj/AADTcC2CaNPhBvn5W1gn-hV1a?dl=0
http://eliquid-recipes.co.uk/
http://makemyvape.co.uk/pages/e-liquid-mixing-recipes
http://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/e-liquid-recipes
http://99juices.com/recipes/popular
https://creator.zoho.com/ushatten/juice#
http://ukvapers.org/Forum-Juice-Recipes
http://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/forums/advanced-pv-mod-making-and-diy-discussion/mixology/70266

-recipe-mega-thread.html#post773289
http://www.lediypourlesnuls.com/ <--great French site in English
http://bakeitright.com/flavor-charts
http://nouveauraw.com/raw-recipe-templates-and-development/flavor-prfiles-that-pair-well-in-recipes/
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/threads/favorite-tobacco-flavoring-discussion-tobacco-

flavoring-discussion-only.667055

 

[jeffreyace]

Yeah I don't have three weeks to read all those.
Maybe someone else has a recommendation

 

[Jugband]

Yeah I don't have three weeks to read all those.
Maybe someone else has a recommendation

Just MO
These people know what they're talking about. You would do well to take the time to research the info they took the time to share with you. Listen to the seasoned pros and don't waste your time and money. Or take off in a rush, if you have the time and money to burn

 

[Train2]

No one knows what you like!
But as you said, you don't want to spend a ton -
I'd think of 3 or 4 juices you'd like to make. Say "Stawberry Banana" and "Banana Nut Bread".
Then google for "Ejuice recipe banana nut bread" and if you want, add in "ECF" or "TFA" to narrow your results. Then when you see a recipe that SOUNDS good, buy the flavors it calls for...

That's it - start with simple 2 flavor mixes, and buy a half dozen flavorings, and get started.

 

[AzPlumber]

Yeah I don't have three weeks to read all those.
Maybe someone else has a recommendation

Yeah you could just jump right in, promptly sink up to eyeballs and then come back and read it.

 

[Hans Wermhat]

I agree with everybody else about reading up on the recipes here. There are tons of good ones. But here are a couple of examples from my regular mixes:

Note: I like strong flavors, so you may want to start with less flavor and add if needed.

Easy one flavor mix to get your feet wet:
One Stop DIY Shop's Blue Raspberry Slushy - 10% of total volume.

or

All TFA flavors- 100 ml batch:
4 ml Juicy peach
8 ml Pear
8 ml Ripe Strawberry
Add nic
Add PG/VG to your preferred ratio

or

Bourbon tobacco with a menthol-ish kick
30 ml Batch
FA Royal 1.5 ml
FA 7 Leaves 1.5 ml
TFA Kentucky Bourbon 15 drops from the 15 ml bottle it comes in from MFS

I would not suggest starting off with 30 - 100 ml batches. Start small, like 10 ml batches. Do the math and scale down the recipes above if you want to try them.

 

[jeffreyace]

Thanks hans. I'll eventually read more into it, but yeah I'd just like to get my feet wet first and try a few so I know what I'm doing.
So ideally I'd like a few recipes with the flavors listed so I know what to order.

Maybe a nice recipe for a strawberry or blueberry and cream/custard. And maybe one for a bourbon tobacco (non menthol) would be ideal. Thank you

 

[Hans Wermhat]

OSDIY has a whole line of flavors and "blends" that are very tasty. Most of them are simple to use as stand alones. They are great for beginners and are shake and vape (no steeping needed). The only one I didn't like was the Baked Cinnamon Roll. You can do a bourbon tobacco with any tobacco flavor(s) with the recipe above. TFA Ripe Strawberry is very versatile. Use it at 5 - 10% with any cream/custard/vanilla/cheesecake flavor at 5 - 10% for a nice vape. TFA Vanilla Cupcake also goes well with peach and strawberry, and I would imagine blueberry as well. I've tried a couple of blueberry favors and they seem to be coil killers though. Blueberry Extra from TFA will kill a coil in less than 5 ml. I highly suggest the OSDIY flavors to wet the feet though.

 

[jeffreyace]

OSDIY has a whole line of flavors and "blends" that are very tasty. Most of them are simple to use as stand alones. They are great for beginners and are shake and vape (no steeping needed). The only one I didn't like was the Baked Cinnamon Roll. You can do a bourbon tobacco with any tobacco flavor(s) with the recipe above. TFA Ripe Strawberry is very versatile. Use it at 5 - 10% with any cream/custard/vanilla/cheesecake flavor at 5 - 10% for a nice vape. TFA Vanilla Cupcake also goes well with peach and strawberry, and I would imagine blueberry as well. I've tried a couple of blueberry favors and they seem to be coil killers though. Blueberry Extra from TFA will kill a coil in less than 5 ml. I highly suggest the OSDIY flavors to wet the feet though.

Will look into those. Thanks man