New DIYer

[vlahmapoutras]

Hi.After one year of vaping and buying premade e-liquid I decided to switch to DIY. There are many reasons for this change and I am wondering why it took me so long. The forum member Mr.Mann was very kind to reply to several questions,especially concerning flavors.So I chose to go with Flavourart (it's also easier for me because I live in The Netherlands).So here is where I need your help.
First I have to get PG, VG and nicotine.It would really helpful if someone knew of a supplier or several suppliers in Europe. I am only interested in very high quality and purity despite the cost.
Secondly I need recommendation for the DIY arsenal. I am planning to buy several syringes, gloves, glass dropper bottles. Is there anything else that would be necessary or in general convenient? Again if someone knows any European supplier please post it here.
For calculations I am gonna use ejuicemeup.
I went through several threads and read that also members use sweeteners, vanillin crystals and other additives. Is their use crucial to achieve a nice taste?
If anyone thinks of anything else that I need and I am unaware of let me know. And if some questions are too basic or seem naive it's because I really have no experience with this part of vaping.
Thanks in advance for your replies.

 

[sparkky1]

Vapers Tek
http://www.flavourart.co.uk/
http://baker-flavors.blogspot.ru/2013/10/we-accept-orders-on-our-email.html

 

[sketchness]

If I had it to do over again I would measure by weight. Syringes are a pain at times. At some point in the next couple months I plan on buying a scale and trying measure by weight recipes. There is a rather large thread here in the DIY section about it.

get a couple different creams and Acetyl Pyrazine goes in many of my recipes. Also Ethyl Maltol. I haven't really had any luck with Vanillin crystals. But TFA Vanilla Swirl is pretty awesome if you can get it over there.

 

[RonJS]

Secondly I need recommendation for the DIY arsenal. I am planning to buy several syringes, gloves, glass dropper bottles. Is there anything else that would be necessary or in general convenient?

I find a couple of funnels (different sizes) for how I do things... more convenient. (and less messy )

Ron

 

[vlahmapoutras]

Thanks for the replies.My big questionmark is still on finding high quality PG and VG from Europe.
There are several suppliers but I would like someone to recommend one that has been tried by forum members.
As far as additives are concerned, I will start with flavors only and maybe try some later.
Moreover, should I get a 100% VG or diluted with water?

 

[sketchness]

Thanks for the replies.My big questionmark is still on finding high quality PG and VG from Europe.
There are several suppliers but I would like someone to recommend one that has been tried by forum members.
As far as additives are concerned, I will start with flavors only and maybe try some later.
Moreover, should I get a 100% VG or diluted with water?

I would at least get one cream ( Bavarian cream, sweet cream, or whipped cream ), Ethyl Maltol, Marshmallow, and Acetyl Pyrazine. These are essential to mixing successfully for me. If you are doing fruit flavors you can ditch the AP for now. But for tobacco's and deserts it really adds a lot to the mix.

 

[vlahmapoutras]

So after some searching I found some PG,VG,nic from Europe.My choices for PG,VG are

Magie in Cucina :: Fai da te e Accessori :: Glicole Propilenico USP (PG) - Dettaglio del prodotto - FlavourArt - La sartoria degli aromi

Magie in Cucina :: Fai da te e Accessori :: Glicerolo vegetale USP (VG) - Dettaglio del prodotto - FlavourArt - La sartoria degli aromi

or

Propylene Glycol & Vegetable Glycerin for E-Cig & E-Liquid DIY

For nicotine the only I found is

72mg/ml Liquid Nicotine in VG for use in E-Liquids & E-Liquid DIY - The Purest Available, UK Made

What do you think of them quality wise?Has anyone had any experience with the above?

Moreover Flavourart has the option of some extra flavoring

http://flavourartexpress.biz/index.php dispatch=categories.view&category_id=22

Are any of these worth buying?
Again thanks and excuse my many questions but I am really a novice mixer so questions are unavoidable.

 

[Randall.K]

The nicotine from The Achemists Cupboard isn't that good. I'm not too sure if I had a bad batch, but it had the infamous harsh peppery taste to it. Like I said, I'm not too sure if it was a bad, but either way, I won't be buying it from there again.

The best nicotine I've tried so far is from Totally Wicked. No peppery taste whatsoever. A bit more on the expensive side, but worth it IMO.

100ml Unflavoured Titanium Ice 72mg E Liquid | Totally Wicked

 

[Shirtbloke]

I get my DIY supplies from LTEcigs (UK) - prices are good and quality too - though the nic max strength is 54mg......
UK Nicotine Base
They also do a decent beginners mixing kit....
Mixing Set

 

[sparkky1]

So after some searching I found some PG,VG,nic from Europe.My choices for PG,VG are

Magie in Cucina :: Fai da te e Accessori :: Glicole Propilenico USP (PG) - Dettaglio del prodotto - FlavourArt - La sartoria degli aromi

Magie in Cucina :: Fai da te e Accessori :: Glicerolo vegetale USP (VG) - Dettaglio del prodotto - FlavourArt - La sartoria degli aromi

or

Propylene Glycol & Vegetable Glycerin for E-Cig & E-Liquid DIY

For nicotine the only I found is

72mg/ml Liquid Nicotine in VG for use in E-Liquids & E-Liquid DIY - The Purest Available, UK Made

What do you think of them quality wise?Has anyone had any experience with the above?

Moreover Flavourart has the option of some extra flavoring

http://flavourartexpress.biz/index.php dispatch=categories.view&category_id=22

Are any of these worth buying?
Again thanks and excuse my many questions but I am really a novice mixer so questions are unavoidable.

Try mixing 50 PG / 50 VG at first for each flavor and start with the recommended starting ratio and add more or less to your taste in 10 ml bottles that way you have an idea how strong or weak each flavor is ....

Buy your nic here : 100mg/mL Nicotine Base - Nude Nicotine
Not sure about this : Products | Everything Liquid

 

[sparkky1]

So after some searching I found some PG,VG,nic from Europe.My choices for PG,VG are

Magie in Cucina :: Fai da te e Accessori :: Glicole Propilenico USP (PG) - Dettaglio del prodotto - FlavourArt - La sartoria degli aromi

Magie in Cucina :: Fai da te e Accessori :: Glicerolo vegetale USP (VG) - Dettaglio del prodotto - FlavourArt - La sartoria degli aromi

or

Propylene Glycol & Vegetable Glycerin for E-Cig & E-Liquid DIY

For nicotine the only I found is

72mg/ml Liquid Nicotine in VG for use in E-Liquids & E-Liquid DIY - The Purest Available, UK Made

What do you think of them quality wise?Has anyone had any experience with the above?

Moreover Flavourart has the option of some extra flavoring

http://flavourartexpress.biz/index.php dispatch=categories.view&category_id=22

Are any of these worth buying?
Again thanks and excuse my many questions but I am really a novice mixer so questions are unavoidable.

Try mixing 50 PG / 50 VG at first for each flavor and start with the recommended starting ratio and add more or less to your taste in 10 ml bottles that way you have an idea how strong or weak each flavor is ....

Buy your nic here : 100mg/mL Nicotine Base - Nude Nicotine
Not sure about this : Products | Everything Liquid

 

[sparkky1]

The bakers flavors are really good as well if you can order from Russia ?
http://baker-flavors.blogspot.ru/2013/10/we-accept-orders-on-our-email.html

 

[vlahmapoutras]

Thanks a lot sparkky1 and all the others who replied.