New to making Juice

[M0rbeus]

Hi there,
I want to start making my own juice, and I see some good recipies to start.
But where can i get the components to start?
Any specific places that I could go to order stuff to get started?
Also What do I need to get?

Thanks

 

[raddiver]

Hi there,
I want to start making my own juice, and I see some good recipies to start.
But where can i get the components to start?
Any specific places that I could go to order stuff to get started?
Also What do I need to get?

Thanks

Continue to read through these posts.

Wal-mart can probably get 90% of your needs.
Glycerin in the skin care isle, PG at the pharmacy, loranns flavorings in the crafts or cooking areas, etc.

The only thing you will need then, is nic juice.
Numerous places online that sell flavorless nic juice in different nicotine strengths.

 

[desrtrat]

raddiver pretty much summed it up. If you have a local Hobby Lobby hobby shop, you can also find glycerine and flavorings there. Bakery supply stores are another good place to look if you're looking for a local retailer. Other than that, you can get pretty much everything online. Good Luck!

 

[BriDog67]

I found some helpful info in The Laboratory but haven't really put any of that knowledge to use yet.

 

[Scottes]

It might be worth finding a vendor that carries everything you need: PG, VG, bottles, flavorings, measuring devices (eye-droppers and disposable pipettes), nic-juice, etc.

I haven't used any of these places, so I'm not recommending any one over the other, but here's a list (which may be missing some vendors):

DIY Flavor Shack by E-Cig Smoke Store
Happy Vaper
Juicy Liquid
Liquidxpress
Midwest Vapor
One Stop DIY Shop

 

[M0rbeus]

awesome thanks guys.

 

[M0rbeus]

k now i have more questions lol.
whats the glycerin for?
also why use vg over pg?
isn't it just pg/nic/flavoring to make the e-juice?

Thanks

 

[MickiO]

k now i have more questions lol.
whats the glycerin for?
also why use vg over pg?
isn't it just pg/nic/flavoring to make the e-juice?

Thanks

Some ppl, like myself, prefer VG (Vegetable Glycerin) to PG (Propylene glycol), which can sometime irritate the throat. VG produces much, much more vapor than PG, another reason, and is a smoother vape, less hydration issues, Some ppl are allergic, others say they just prefer it. VG has a sweeter taste and is more natural product.

 

[johnboyjb]

pg delivers more flavor, and vg creates more vapor. I believe this is what I've read. If not someone please correct me.

 

[M0rbeus]

and whats the vodka for? just saw some people using it in their mixes. and some people adding distilled water.

 

[raddiver]

Vodka or everclear(or some other form of pure grain alcohol PGA) is generally used to thin VG if the mix is too thick. Too thick a juice will not wick so well.
Some also claim that it gives a better throat hit, but i think VG on its own does that well enough for me. This of course is a personal preference as everyones throat and tastebuds are different.

It's alot to take in if you're new to vaping. Ive been on the bandwagon for about a month now and i'm just now getting to the point where i'm feeling comfortable with making juice.
Read read and read some more. Then go make some flavors, note what you liked, what you didnt like, and enhance from there.
Use Dans e-juice excel spreadsheet. Its a great starting point.

Thats about the best advice i can give ya.

Have fun with mixing your own flavors. (who'da thunk a rasberry cocunut cream pie would be good to vape. )

-=RAD=-

 

[Scottes]

Vg ... is more natural product.

I'd agree with this if you're talking about 100% Vegetable Glycerin, which I prefer over the synthetic stuff. Heritage and Now brands are 100% vegetable glycerin, and others I'm sure. The bottle will state this - if not, then it's probably synthetic glycerin. The synthetic stuff is just as usable, and a little cheaper ($1 a bottle maybe).

pg delivers more flavor, and vg creates more vapor. I believe this is what I've read. If not someone please correct me.

You are correct John.

 

[impostor71]

So the VG or PG is used to deliver the flavor and create vapor?

Tom <- Another n00b thinking about trying his hands at mixing juices...

 

[Scottes]

Yes. They're "base" liquids for e-juice. Nearly flavorless, nearly odorless,

 

[M0rbeus]

Great!
Now to order some nicotine. then get some flavors and fillers. I'll probably get vg and pg to try them both. Time to be the mad scientist!

 

[Xiphion]

So you can get all the ingredients from wal mart? except the nicotine juice?

Can you make the e liquid with everything but the nic juice? I want to try out different flavorings/recipes before I go and spend money ordering some nicotine

 

[Scottes]

So you can get all the ingredients from wal mart? except the nicotine juice?

Can you make the e liquid with everything but the nic juice? I want to try out different flavorings/recipes before I go and spend money ordering some nicotine

"Yes" to all your questions.

 

[desrtrat]

So you can get all the ingredients from wal mart? except the nicotine juice?

Can you make the e liquid with everything but the nic juice? I want to try out different flavorings/recipes before I go and spend money ordering some nicotine

Absolutely you can make a 0 nic juice (you'll save a TON of money that way too). The first time I tried DIY I used only VG, Flavoring and Vodka. It tasted great and wicked great once I got the mix right. You'll need to add distilled water or some type of grain alcohol to thin the VG. Most people still have that nicotine addiction so it's mentioned all the time, but it's not required.

 

[MickiO]

So you can get all the ingredients from wal mart? except the nicotine juice?

Can you make the e liquid with everything but the nic juice? I want to try out different flavorings/recipes before I go and spend money ordering some nicotine

Warning about Humco brand http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...table-glycerin-vs-humco-glycerin-warning.html Some ppl say it makes them feel nauseous, others say it doesn't bother them at all.

 

[MickiO]

Here's a link for those who want natural brand, derived from Palm and you can buy it in bulk. I bought a gallon, for $33 plus $13 shipping ($47 total, waaaay cheaper than anything you can buy in smaller bottles and will last me for a lonnnng time. It's at Botanical.com Miscellaneous Bulk Ingredients

Or you can read about pure VG here http://www.botanical.com/products/learn/vegetable-glycerine.html