New to ECF and wondering about DIY eliquid flavoring tips?

[mrslloyd]

I have been mixing eliquid for a long time now but I feel like there is something I am missing. I mix 60pg/40vg with 30% flavoring usually.
When I order flavoring from Wizard Labs I can order Lorann flavoring and mix it and it seems perfect but if I order directly from lorann it is darker and seems to not be as good. I tried this with capellas as well and had the same problem. So I'm wondering what is the difference and why is it thicker and darker flavoring? So any tips on if I am supposed to dilute the flavoring before I mix it with pg and vg or what I am doing wrong would help

 

[Sthur]

30% seem high. Normally I see 10% flavor ratios. Get 5 posts and look into the DIY forums and look online for a ejuice calculator.

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Welcome to the forums btw, and hope you figure it out.

 

[LoveVanilla]

Each different flavor require mixing at different strengths i.e. they are all different. And this also varies based on the manufacturer and, of course, individual preference. But 30% seems very high -- high enough that you may actually be muting your flavors. Not enough info to give you better feedback but hopefully this helps. And yes, you will learn plenty in the DIY forums. Your first stop should be to search for suggested mixing percentages on your current flavors. Good luck and enjoy!

 

[mrslloyd]

thanks for the feedback. I will try to lower the percentage. I like 30% on fruit flavors but when I have tried cake batter or popcorn the 30% was way to strong.

 

[RoseB]

It depends on the flavoring Sometimes you need a lot others not so much. Burn up your 5 posts and head to the DIY forum. There's lots of good advice, and people who can answer questions.

 

[mrslloyd]

thanks, yes I really need to be in the diy forum

 

[mrslloyd]

im still wondering if companies buy lorann flavoring and dilute it. do you know anything about that?

 

[Harlen]

Looks like your getting a cut down version ?

 

[LoveVanilla]

im still wondering if companies buy lorann flavoring and dilute it. do you know anything about that?

Congratulations on reaching 5 posts! And welcome.

 

[LazarusX]

Sounds like the Lorann you are getting from Wizard labs may be diluted. Ordering straight for Lorann you are probably getting a more concentrated version and thus the color and consistency difference. Probably would account for the flavor variation too.

 

[03FXDWG]

I believe there are at least 2 different versions of Lorann's, one is more concentrated than the other. As LoveVanilla said, each flavor is unique and may be much less than the 30%. It's much easier to start low and add more or you can salvage what you've got by diluting with unflavored liquid until you reach your desired flavor level.

Keep notes and sample as you go. Also be aware that some flavors need to age/steep to reach their full potential--tobacco, coffee, chocolate and multi-flavor mixes, especially. Fruits are usually good to go unless the flavoring is an alcohol base--then they probably need to sit with the cap off for a day or 2.

 

[mrslloyd]

yes I noticed that and now I mixed 10% straight from lorann and it is great. I will order from them directly from now on so I don't have to use 30% flavoring.

 

[Shane1989]

A lot of people have reccomended ecblends I might try them out