Menthol crystal and Tobacco Absolute question

[Thornak]

Whats all this alcohol talk? I just drop a couple crystals in a 10ml e-juice bottle and let it sit overnight. In the morning I shack it up and its all disssolved.
P.S. I only use 10ml size bottles or smaller for adding menthol crystals, just in case it doesnt turn out so good.

 

[Iwannaquit4good]

I just crushed the heck outta some menthol crystals and added a little bit to a 10ml of juice. The bottle I bought just didn't have enough menthol kick. So I tried adding a tiny bit, and did hot water for 2 mins. Improved. Just added more and did the same. Now perfect! Thx for the tips guys!

 

[Scubabatdan]

Whats all this alcohol talk? I just drop a couple crystals in a 10ml e-juice bottle and let it sit overnight. In the morning I shack it up and its all disssolved.
P.S. I only use 10ml size bottles or smaller for adding menthol crystals, just in case it doesnt turn out so good.

I just crushed the heck outta some menthol crystals and added a little bit to a 10ml of juice. The bottle I bought just didn't have enough menthol kick. So I tried adding a tiny bit, and did hot water for 2 mins. Improved. Just added more and did the same. Now perfect! Thx for the tips guys!

This is why you make the concentrate with the alcohol; the alcohol "Melts" the crystal into a liquid form and does not allow it to re-crystallize. Then you can add a drop at a time to your juice and find the number of drops that suits your taste. Then you can duplicate the process every time so it "doesn’t turn out good"

Using it in crystal or straight powder form does not allow you to make it the same strength every time. Making it into a liquid form gives you control on exactly how much you are putting in providing you with consistency in your mixing.

This is the best way I have found to make "Consistently tasting" menthol eJuice EVERYTIME, not to strong, not to weak, perfect every time. I typically run 5% menthol concentrate when making menthol eJuice.

Hope this helps,
Dan

 

[Iwannaquit4good]

Thx Dan I plan to do all that when I get some time, and more supplies. I have a bottle of PG, small bag of menthol crystals, but no Ever Clear or nic juice. I need to get a bottle of VG as I believe I am allergic to PG. I haven't got up to making my own anything yet. Would love love to get my own menthol down, and have lot's on hand

 

[~Jo~]

(2) what is Tobacco Absolute and where does one get some?

Answer to the "what" can be found here: Aromatic extraction methods. This page discusses various ways essential oils are obtained. Absolutes are about halfway down the page.

 

[Scubabatdan]

Answer to the "what" can be found here: Aromatic extraction methods. This page discusses various ways essential oils are obtained. Absolutes are about halfway down the page.

TA for $11.00 bucks for 2ml ouch...

Get it here for $2.00 for 2ml:
Perfumers Apprentice - Tobacco Absolute

Fast shipping, Linda is great!
Dan

ADDED: Just noticed Linda at Perfumers Apprentice is now carrying Menthol crystals!! COOL!
http://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-6668-menthol-crystals.aspx

Linda explained these do not have the wax coating other companies use to keep them looking like crystals in the heat. These are PURE.
Dan

 

[~Jo~]

TA for $11.00 bucks for 2ml ouch...

Get it here for $2.00 for 2ml:
Perfumers Apprentice - Tobacco Absolute

Fast shipping, Linda is great!
Dan

Heh. I wasn't suggesting *buying* tobacco absolute from them. But the info is still good.

 

[Scubabatdan]

Heh. I wasn't suggesting *buying* tobacco absolute from them. But the info is still good.

As was yours, good info on what an absolute is, thanks Jo.
Dan

 

[~Jo~]

They're actually an excellent company, just overpriced. I find their prices are much more competitive on really expensive items like rose essential oil.

And I know that doesn't really matter re: DIY eliquid, but I was beginning to feel like I'd bad-mouthed them by saying I wasn't suggesting people buy tobacco absolute from them, and I'm neurotic enough to feel the need to clarify.