making the jump

[ddy611]

and making my own liquids. ive been reading a lot about this topic, still confuse about it. but i know that im gonna try faerie's finest flavoring and xtreme vaping PG/VG liquids. got a couple of questions, please bare with me:
1.) PG/VG, which is the "best" in DIY liquids?
2.) lets say im making 30ml 0mg of coffee, how many milliliters do i need for VG/PG and how many milliliters of coffee flavoring?
3.) how do you find out the nic strength?
4.) 15ml VG/PG and 15ml 24mg nic juice, does that come out to 12mg level???

 

[GoodDog]

Hi ddy611! DIY is very addicting so be forewarned! LOL The best thing to do before you get started is read all the "Sticky" threads in this forum. Most of your questions will be answered and then you'll know what you don't know. LOL If you're like me, though, you'll have to ask anyway because it takes reading something several different ways before it sticks.

You'll also find a juice calculator that's great for giving you the % and even a recipe thread! Be sure to start with small batches and let your creation sit for a day or so before thinking it needs more flavor. It takes some time for it to "ripen" and some flavors almost double in strength after a few days.

Good luck and have fun!!!

Since I'm also new to DIY I'll let the pros answer your questions.

 

[martha1014]

(mg1 x ml 1)+ (mg 2 x ml 2) divided by (ml 1 + ml 2)= Total ML and Total mg.

This is the way I figure out my mg and ml. You can also use the ejuice calculator which you can find on this forum.

 

[GoodDog]

LOL I squirt some 36mg in the bottle, look at it then squirt 1/4 as much of the PG and 1/4 as much of the VG and have 18mg before flavorings. I figure I want to vape between 12-16mg of 50/50 so this will get me in the range. LOL Am I right?

 

[ddy611]

thanks for the advice guys. i think i get it

 

[Switched]

LOL I squirt some 36mg in the bottle, look at it then squirt 1/4 as much of the PG and 1/4 as much of the VG and have 18mg before flavorings. I figure I want to vape between 12-16mg of 50/50 so this will get me in the range. LOL Am I right?

... sure beats algebra doesn't it?

 

[Hoosier]

... sure beats algebra doesn't it?

You mean my notebook, calculator, and Dan's excel spreadsheet on my table while mixing is too much?

Shucks

Seriously, you can do it anyway you want. Just have to be mindful of the nic content and you'll be fine.

I really do have all those things going on my table when I am mixing...

 

[Switched]

You mean my notebook, calculator, and Dan's excel spreadsheet on my table while mixing is too much?

Shucks

Seriously, you can do it anyway you want. Just have to be mindful of the nic content and you'll be fine.

I really do have all those things going on my table when I am mixing...

I start with 50mg and cut it down to 25mg at various concentrations of PG/VG. I vape at 18-24 mg so even if I would add 20% flavouring to my "base" mix, my nic will be around 20mg.

Pay attention class
(mg1x%)=X (mg1-X)=mg2 or
25x0.20=5 25-5=20mg

Saves in a lot of farting around, for nothing IMHO. BTW I don't have a problem mixing liquids as I do it @ my computer desk and Dan's spreadsheet is up on the PC for the complicated stuff. Like replicating a 3ml recipe into a large one, with 4-5 flavours in it.

 

[ddy611]

can i do a 50/50 mix of VG and PG???

 

[garyd]

can i do a 50/50 mix of VG and PG???

Yes, you can do whatever you like, I use 70% VG 30% PG most of the time. You can use 100% PG or 100% VG also. I get a little heartburn for some reason if I use too much PG, that's why I do 70/30, plus I like the vapor produced at this ratio.

 

[ddy611]

Yes, you can do whatever you like, I use 70% VG 30% PG most of the time. You can use 100% PG or 100% VG also. I get a little heartburn for some reason if I use too much PG, that's why I do 70/30, plus I like the vapor produced at this ratio.

thanks garyd. so 70/30 produces a lot of vapor8-o i like that

 

[ddy611]

should i go with VG or PG base nicotine liquid im going with a 50/50 VG/PG base liquid but i have no idea what base nicotine liquid should i order so from what i gathered, VG produces monster vapor and its a thick liquid. what base nic liquid gives me good amount of vapor and good flavor...

 

[mwa102464]

I use PG base and find I like it way better buying my 100mg Nic this way then mixing in my pg to the % I wanr

 

[ddy611]

Africare 100% Glycerin | Walgreens

can i use this product??? it said people use this for their hair?

 

[ddy611]

or this one
Buy CVS Pure Glycerin USP online at CVS.com

 

[Ast_Isis]

If you are new to DIY and chemistry in general, I would suggest nothing over 60mg/ml nic liquid. I also suggest you get it mixed in PG not VG. VG is thick and rather difficult to work with.

I take my 60mg/ml then cut it to 10mg/ml in a 30/70 VG/PG mix.

30mls of 60mg/ml cut to 18mg/ml makes 100mls of liquid (minus flavoring)

 

[ddy611]

using a VG base and nic+pg 25mg/ml. 10% chocolate and 10% creme de cafe flavorings. i like coffee/chocolate juices.

 

[Jules22871]

Ok, you all are math wizards and I suck at it. I have a 6mg liquid that I want to up the nic level to 12mg. I have 24mg unflavored. How much would I use to make 15ml of 6 mg into 12mg/ml?

 

[ddy611]

Ok, you all are math wizards and I suck at it. I have a 6mg liquid that I want to up the nic level to 12mg. I have 24mg unflavored. How much would I use to make 15ml of 6 mg into 12mg/ml?

so you have 6mg nic and 24mg nic. and you want to cut down the nic level to 12. is that right???

 

[Jules22871]

so you have 6mg nic and 24mg nic. and you want to cut down the nic level to 12. is that right???

Yup, that's what I want to do. I wasn't good in math when I was in high school and that was a looooooong time ago so I'm even worse now.